meowbox

What's in the box: A themed box with at least five cat toys and treats, or all toys if you choose the no-treats option, plus a handwritten note to your cat.

meowbox is a subscription box for cats that ships themed toys and treats monthly or every other month. Each box contains at least five items. The company says it has delivered more than 720,000 boxes, and its homepage lists plans starting at $25.95 per month. Themes are playful and specific, with examples like Kittypin Lanes, Cats with Cash and Whiskers & Windmills. meowbox says its toys are designed around natural hunting behaviors such as pouncing, chasing and scratching, and some are made by small businesses and artisans. It describes its treats as organic, small-batch, grain-free or made with simple ingredients. Owners of cats on special diets can choose a "No treats" option, which replaces the snacks with an extra toy. Each box also includes a handwritten note addressed to your cat, and the box itself is sized for a cat to climb into. The service says there is no commitment and you can skip or cancel anytime. It also runs a giving program and reports donating food to shelters in 2024. The main drawback is that the contents are chosen for you, so you cannot pick individual items, and a cat that loses interest in new toys quickly may not get full value. Prices can show in USD, so Canadian buyers should check which currency applies.