Meet Our Staff Pawrade Puppies

11 minute read By Lucy Hughes
Reviewed by: Pawrade Team
April 22, 2023

A Pembroke Welsh Corgi holds a frisbee in a fenced-in backyard

When buying a puppy for sale online, you may be hesitant to use the internet to search for your puppy. Maybe you got scammed in the past. Perhaps the dog you were promised is not, in fact, the puppy that was given to you, and maybe it was even the wrong dog breed! Or perhaps you didn’t receive any puppy contract or relevant paperwork regarding the health and well-being of your puppy, their lineage, or anything specific to the litter a responsible breeder should share in a professional way. 

We are mad on your behalf! No puppy-buying experience should be fraught with scams, problems, or even the wrong dog! We do not tolerate puppy scams and abhor puppy mills. We want to reassure you that adopting a puppy through Pawrade is such a rewarding, safe, and secure experience that several of our own team members have Pawrade puppies!

Why Buy a Puppy From Pawrade? 

No one has to worry about any of those unfortunate occurrences happening at Pawrade. We’ve done all the heavy lifting for you. We work with an extensive network of responsible, trustworthy breeders selected only after a rigorous vetting process. 

Our breeders love their puppies as their own. New pawrents and breeders agree to a puppy-first approach to put their well-being first. Every puppy comes with a 3-year comprehensive health guarantee to protect you as the buyer, your breeder, and most importantly – the health of your puppy. 

Unfortunately, sometimes an owner is not quite ready for a puppy and does not wish to seek out resources to help acclimate the puppy to its new home. Perhaps they didn’t ask themselves, “Am I ready for a puppy?” When this happens, our contract states an owner will return their puppy to the breeder. 

Pawrade Team Members Love Puppies Just Like You Do

Depending on the situation, Pawrade employee team members will step up in a major way. That's right, we are real people! In addition, our team members work with breeders across several departments and will often fall in love with Pawrade puppies just like you do! We are excited to share with you the love we have for Pawrade puppies – just like you have when you sign the adoption paperwork.  

If you are hesitant to work with an online company, doesn’t it speak volumes that our very own employees all over America also adopt puppies from Pawrade? We see how dedicated our breeders are to raising amazing puppies every day by working with them closely, and we want in on that love, too! 

Find out how Pawrade employees have welcomed Pawrade puppies for sale into their loving arms to provide forever homes. 

Pawrade Staff Puppy Roll Call

All of these sweet puppies are from Pawrade. Read about our team members’ precious puppies and what they love about their Pawrade puppies.

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Destiny Freeman, Customer Concierge, Nox & Eevee, Australian Shepherds 

My name’s Destiny, and I am one of the Customer Concierges for Pawrade! I have two Miniature Australian Shepherd pups named Nox (1-year-old) and Eevee (6 months old).  As someone who’s been obsessed with this particular breed for as long as I can remember, they’ve been everything I could’ve ever dreamed of and more! 

In January 2022, I started my search for the perfect little Aussie to welcome into our home. I searched for about three months and found one I thought was perfect. Lo and behold, I was almost scammed out of a lot of money for a dog that’s pretty well-known on social media! 

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Nox the Australian Shepherd

Shortly after, my sister sent me to Pawrade. I worked with a Puppy Concierge to find a pup. Unfortunately, we weren't quite ready for a puppy, so we held off for a little longer. About 3-4 months later, I received a link to a listing for a puppy named Ace. It was love at first sight. Without hesitation, I adopted him the same day. It was easily the best decision I ever made. 

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Eevee the Australian Shepherd

Pawrade took the guesswork out of determining whether a listing was legitimate. Also, having an entire team around to ensure my pup made it home safe and sound took a lot of stress off my shoulders! It was such a smooth process that when I saw Eevee’s listing, it was a no-brainer! As soon as she was cleared to travel, I hopped on the next flight to California and picked her up right away! I can’t imagine my life without my fur babies. I'm forever grateful to Pawrade for making that happen for my family and me and now also allowing me to be a part of that process for other families!

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Dolly Parton the Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Shannon Gegor, Travel Manager, Dolly Parton, Pembroke Welsh Corgi 

I’m Shannon Gegor, and I have Dolly Parton, a Pembroke Welsh Corgi. She was considered too difficult by one of our buyers. She surrendered the pup back to the breeder, so I decided to take her into our home. Dolly is as sweet as can be just like her namesake, so we had a totally opposite experience than the buyer! 

Dolly’s goofy sense of humor and affectionate personality is awesome. She is very bossy but meshes well with our laid-back Bernese Mountain Dog. 

Pawrade’s an awesome place to get a puppy for a lot of reasons, but I think it comes down to the people. Our breeders and our staff are awesome! It’s hard to put into words but I just feel “taken care of” with Pawrade. You can tell that they take pride in what they do and care about every single puppy. That’s super important to me.

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Carli Rivera, Customer Concierge, Benito & Bonnie, Mini Goldendoodles 

My name is Carli, and I am a Customer Concierge here at Pawrade. I have two Mini Goldendoodles (littermates) called Benito & Bonnie. They are just AMAZING! As a pet sitter, I get to bond and take care of many dogs, so I am happy to finally have two babies of my own. My husband and I can’t have children, and we have been wanting a puppy of our own for a while now. 

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Benito the Mini Goldendoodle

I got my puppies from a breeder who was amazing in every way. I bought both puppies directly from the breeder when he did an offer for employees. Puzzle Pieces delivered them from Ohio to Florida. The driver Christien was very nice, always in touch and he even had both puppies sharing a crate so they could be close to each other.

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Bonnie the Goldendoodle

Pawrade is a great place to adopt your first puppy. The team will prepare you for success by giving you information that will help get your new puppy adjusted to its new home. The best part is, you can enjoy the process without having to worry about scams or receiving an unhealthy puppy. Thanks to Pawrade, I was able to find my two Mini Goldendoodle babies and had the opportunity of going through the adoption process myself.

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Athena the Aussiedoodle

Renee Reamy, Assistant Operations Manager, Athena, Aussiedoodle

The breeder I worked with often in travel was amazing! I fell in love with her compassion for her pups and the great lengths she went to when dealing with other buyers. I knew that when the time came for us to add a pup, she was the one I wanted to buy from. I had our sales team see what pups the breeder had available or any future litters and immediately fell in love with Athena when she was only 3 weeks old. 

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While we waited anxiously for one of our trusted animal transporters to bring her home at 8 weeks, the breeder supplied me weekly with updated pictures. The kids were so thrilled! From our knowledgeable sales reps to the support concierge team, I always had constant communication. I loved that our breeder liaison team has already done all the hard work of making sure the breeder I opted to purchase from was vetted already. It gave us peace of mind to know we were in good hands! 

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Maverick the Siberian Husky

Lara Bowen, Maverick, Siberian Husky

This is Maverick, our 1-year-old Siberian Husky from Pawrade. He was surrendered to us by a previous buyer who decided they could not care for him any longer in the way he deserved. Although we were completely unprepared for a puppy at the time, Mav settled right in and became our daughter's best furry friend. He is very gentle, intelligent, and spunky. We couldn’t imagine life without our crazy puppy and are so thankful for Pawrade bringing him into our lives!

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Fitzgerald the Old English Sheepdog

Devlyn Fritz, Breeder Liaison Manager, Fitzgerald, Old English Sheepdog

My name is Devlyn, and I'm the Breeder Liaison Manager here at Pawrade. I got my Old English Sheepdog puppy, Fitzgerald, from Pawrade and honestly couldn't be more thrilled with him! Just over two years ago I was working as a salesperson for Pawrade and while working on some leads, I came across Fitz's pictures on our site. The prospective buyer that was interested in him had a lot of questions. In the course of answering those questions, I formed a really cool friendship with Fitzgerald's breeder and learned about his upbringing, the breeder's background, where he charted on puppy aptitude tests, etc. 

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Fast forward five days and my prospective buyer got cold feet and decided not to purchase Fitz. I was already in love with him at that point, so I jumped at the chance to swoop in and get him. About a week later, Fitz showed up on my birthday!

I can honestly say that Pawrade partners with some fantastic breeders that do an amazing job raising their puppies. That alone would give me the confidence needed to get my next puppy from here. And when you add in the bonus stuff, like the health guarantee, customer service, and fast travel, well, then – it becomes a no-brainer!

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Birdie the Cockapoo & Bandit the Australian Shepherd

Kelli Dean, Customer Relations Manager, Birdie, Cockapoo

I am Kelli Dean. I am our Customer Relations Manager. I found Birdie while working in our Sales Department. I was helping another puppy family select their family newest family member. They were considering my little Birdie, and I fell in love with her during a Zoom call with the breeder. They passed on our little Bird Dog. I thought about it for all of 10 minutes and then decided she was the pup for us. I did not need another dog, But I couldn't NOT get her either. She was meant for us. She lives up to her name; she reminds us of a bird. She pounces everywhere and also flies through the air. 

I love Pawrade and being a part of this family because we put your puppy first. We are transparent and honest and take the responsibility of helping you get your new family member home to you very seriously. Thank you for letting us be a part of it. In case you wondered, I no longer look at the site on a regular basis. If I did, I'd be a dog hoarder!

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Bandit the Australian Shepherd

Alyssa Dean, Customer Relations, Bandit, Australian Shepherd

Hi, I am Alyssa Dean, and I work with Customer Relations. I came across my pup Bandit through Pawrade one summer night. He was in the process of being surrendered that evening. There was a double rainbow and then I saw a cardinal fly through the backyard which must have been a sign because a few days later I drove to New Jersey to pick up my very first dog of my own! He is special to me in many ways, and I am so thankful for Pawrade making it possible for me to have him. 

Pawrade is a great place to browse for puppies, and everyone on the team is always there to answer any questions I had when I was going through the process of getting Bandit. It really is a great process – everything goes so smoothly, and it is almost as if you do not have to do anything. It reminds me of online shopping for clothes. You find something you really like and it is delivered to your door within a couple of weeks! Instead of clothes though, it’s something even better – it is a pawfect addition to your family! 

Working for Pawrade is something that I enjoy because I am able to witness many people across the United States adding a new puppy to their families. Something about dogs just brings joy to many people and I am glad to help and be a part of it.

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Lucy Hughes has been teaching and writing professionally for half her life. She has a passion for helping people choose a puppy and lead an exciting life with their new furry companion. She enjoys spending quality time with her family and her beloved Golden Retriever, Bowie.

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