BusterBox

BusterBox, monthly boxes of toys and treats for dogs

BusterBox is a subscription service based in Ireland that sends its customers a themed box of toys and treats for dogs every month. The company operates in Ireland and the UK and sells its boxes through its own website, with free shipping.

What each box includes

According to information published by the company, each shipment contains five toys and six treats, with a stated value of over £35. The treats are healthy and the toys, according to the company, are free from harmful materials or substances. The items are presented grouped under a different theme each month, so the contents vary from one delivery to the next.

The company states that the products it distributes come from Ireland, the UK, the European Union and the United States, with the stated aim of guaranteeing the safety of the items.

How the subscription works

The process described by BusterBox consists of three steps: the customer takes out the subscription, the company ships the first box within a few days and subsequent boxes are sent on the 15th of each month. The starting price shown on the site is £28.99 or €29.99, and shipping is free.

The catalogue also showed a launch promotion consisting of 50% off the first box, a dog bed valued at £60 and a premium toy, applicable to the best-value multi-month plans. The company also offered the option of giving the subscription as a gift.

Vet support for subscribers

BusterBox members can enrol at no cost in Vidivet, a 24/7 video vet consultation service. The service allows you to chat or have video calls with experienced UK-based vets, with fast response times and continuous support.

Origins and charitable work

The company was founded by people with previous experience as dog owners who found it difficult to find varied toys and treats. Its management includes Liam Brennan, one of the founders, Paul Carrick and Gary Redmond, content editor of the company's dog blog.

BusterBox claims to have shipped over a million dog items in Ireland and the UK. The company states that it works with dog charities and mentions a specific initiative: in December, together with Dell Team Ireland, it delivered boxes to homeless dogs in the care of the DSPCA. Its stated intention is to gradually expand this work in Ireland and the UK.

Pets and quality control

Ben, a seven-year-old golden retriever, and Milly, a four-year-old jack russell terrier rescued in 2011, are the brand's pets and, according to the company, serve as quality control managers. Both live in Dublin and take part in selecting the toys and products included in the boxes.

Corporate status

On 5 November 2025, a process adviser was appointed for the company under section 558E of the Companies (Rescue Process for Small and Micro Companies) Act 2021, an Irish restructuring law for small and micro companies.