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Pawrade Reviews: 19,144 verified customer reviews from real families

Happier pups. Brighter tomorrows. ♡

Real families, real puppies, real homecomings — collected after delivery from verified Pawrade customers. This is what happens when a puppy is examined by a licensed veterinarian before it travels, a named person walks you through every step, and the breeder is paid only once your puppy is home.

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Verified · Nov 7, 2024

“The communication and service were fantastic.”

Chelsea T. · Chandler, AZ
Verified · Nov 7, 2024

“Everything has gone right on schedule. The puppy is well received with 72 hour vet check set for tomorrow (48 hrs). The delivery was easy to arrange with the life 360 app I tracked the van right to my door. Kudos to the drivers Mark and Michael who handed over a freshly cleaned puppy EAGER to play and potty. Bailey (Brooks) is adjusting well and already crate training.”

Bret H. · Daly City, CA
Verified · Nov 7, 2024

“Everyone here is so in love!! I’ve named him Bentley. And he’s such a fast learner. I am totally in love and my grandson want to be here ever minute they can to play and love him❤️ His checkup with the vets is tomorrow morning! Thank you so much for this beautiful little angel 🐕”

Pamela M. · Danville, VA
Verified · Nov 7, 2024

“This experience has been amazing! Very easy to use, immediate responses to all of my questions, and we were delivered with the perfect puppy!”

Tara S. · South Lyon, MI
Verified · Nov 7, 2024

“Excellent communication from the day I showed interest until the day after the puppies arrived. I purchased 2 male pups from the same litter. What. A. Pure. Joy! Would HIGHLY RECOMMEND Pawrade to anyone who wants to adopt high quality breeds with high quality service.”

Renee J. · Jacksonville, FL
Verified · Nov 7, 2024

“Very happy with the whole process in getting Midas. Very helpful with the info given when adopting him and the steps to take after delivery. Would recommend this service when looking for your family pet. Thank you.”

Louise S. · Norfolk, NE
More reviews below · skip ahead But first — a puppy with a health care system? Ours have one. ♡ Skip to reviews ↓
Why the reviews read like this
Most people never knew a newborn puppy could have proactive health care. Ours do.
Our Process →
Screened breedersEvery one vetted and signed to the No Puppy Mill Pledge before a puppy is listed.
Vet exam before travelA licensed veterinarian examines the actual puppy; findings are shared with you before the trip.
A named advocateThe Lois, Shannon, Jason and Tara in these reviews are real people on our team.
Paid on deliveryThrough PetPay, the breeder isn't paid out until your puppy is in your arms.
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Verified · Nov 7, 2024

“Puppy arrived on time, appears healthy. Transporters were polite and answered all of the questions I had. Pleased with the way everything was handled.”

Julie H. · Granton, WI
Verified · Nov 7, 2024

“Very smooth, seamless transactions with Pawrade! We are so happy with our new puppy!”

Aja R. · Marshville, NC
Verified · Nov 6, 2024

“Amazing quick friendly process!”

Myles B. · Huntsville, AL
Verified · Nov 6, 2024

“I am very impressed with that process of purchasing a puppy through Pawrade. everyone I spoke with during the process was so helpful and friendly. I am also very impressed with the delivery people, even though they arrive in the middle of the night. It was an awesome experience. I don’t envy them with all the traveling they do and being on the road 24 hours a day. They are excellent to work with”

Lola G. · Omaha, NE
Verified · Nov 6, 2024

“My review is mixed. Most of the people I worked with at Pawrade were great. There was some back and forth though around getting any information on the pick up of the puppy. It seemed like a bit of a crazy process with a 2-4 day window. It makes it very difficult to plan for and I think it would make it a little bit easier if we at least could be told when the puppy is picked up from the breeder. Also, the puppy was delayed in coming to us because it had giardia and then was apparently cleared a few days later. When the puppy got to us, we immediately took it to the vet and they said she had giardia still and this was only a couple days later. I don't know if the right course of treatment was originally given for the giardia. At the end, the puppy did come and we are taking care of the giardia situation currently.”

Lauren O. · Katonah, NY
Verified · Nov 6, 2024

“Our puppy is perfect! The whole process was easy ☺️”

Amanda F. · Verona, NJ
More reviews below · skip ahead More below — but families keep raving about the same things. ♡ Skip to reviews ↓
What families mention most
Read the 19,144 and a few words keep coming up.
Communication Delivery updates Arrived healthy A person by name Zoom with the breeder Supply checklist On time Bonded instantly

Every review is from a verified customer and posted as written. We read each one, reply when we can, and thank the families who keep sending us their puppy’s first-day photos.

Customer Videos
Prefer to watch? Families filmed the whole thing.

Airport meets and doorstep deliveries, first nights home, Meet-a-Breeder interviews, Pawrade Live — every touchpoint of the process, told by the people who lived it.

Delivery days · Breeder interviews · Customer stories · Pawrade LiveWatch customer videos →
The word that comes up most

“Communication” — because it’s never just you and a breeder.

You, the breeder, and your named Pawrade advocate — in every conversation, on every channel. Guiding, educating, and keeping the record. You are protected.

Never alone, not for a minute. ♡
Talk to a specialist(888) 729-8812A real person · Daily 9AM – 11PM EST
You & your familyAsk anything, any time.
PawradeYour named Concierge, start to finish.Always in the room
The breederAnswers about the litter, on the record.
Recorded & retained
3-way Message Center

You, the breeder and your Concierge in one thread — every message logged.

Recorded & retained
Video call

Meet the breeder and the puppy live. Calls are recorded and kept on file.

Recorded & retained
Phone call

A real person, daily 9AM–11PM EST. Calls are recorded and retained.

Never a he-said, she-said. A live animal and high emotions on both sides — the record is what protects you, and it holds every party to their word.
More reviews below · skip ahead Proactive care for newborn puppies. Now you know. Skip to reviews ↓
Puppy first, before the review

A strict health protocol is why “arrived healthy” shows up so often.

Pawrade pioneered proactive health care for newborn puppies — analysis, prevention and intervention before a puppy ever travels. No puppy leaves for a Pawrade family until a licensed veterinarian has examined it, and if anything needs attention, the trip waits. The puppy’s health comes before anyone’s calendar.

Puppy first, every step of the way. ♡
Our Puppy First Approach →
Screened breeders only

Vetted and signed to the No Puppy Mill Pledge before a single puppy is listed.

Licensed-vet exam, 3–5 days before travel

A full physical of the actual puppy — not the parents’ paperwork.

Fecal test, vaccines, deworming

Recorded on the Veterinary Health Report and reviewed by our Health First team.

A finding pauses the trip

A positive fecal or a cough moves the date until the breeder’s vet resolves it. The sale stands; the puppy decides when.

Findings shared with you

Communicated before travel and uploaded to your PetPay account; a hard copy travels with the puppy.

Health Guarantee, independently administered

3 years included, extendable to 10 — run by PetPay, not the breeder.

“Thanks to the breeder who did such a great job raising, vaccinating and caring for our puppy. She arrived in great health and instantly bonded with our family.” — Kevin B., Loveland, CO · Olivia, Mini Dachshund
Set up to succeed

We prepare the family, not just the puppy.

A good placement is one that lasts. So the same team that screens breeders and reads the vet exam also teaches new owners what the first days, weeks and months look like — before the puppy arrives.

The Puppy Guide

Supplies, first 72 hours, potty and crate basics — sent before arrival.

72-hour vet visit

We ask every family to see their own vet within three days, and explain why.

A concierge who teaches

Your named advocate answers the “is this normal?” questions, from reserve to the first weeks.

Where not to go yet

Parks, pet stores and clinic floors wait until vaccines are done — and we tell you so.

A healthy start for a happy tomorrow. ♡

“They were in high communication — updates, checklists of supplies, and support through the full delivery process. Start to end I felt supported and clear.”

William T. · New York, NY · George, Cavapoo
The checklist William mentions is the Puppy Guide every family receives before arrival — food, crate, the 72-hour vet visit, and where not to take a puppy until its vaccines are done.
Verified · Nov 5, 2024

“I am so very appreciative of the whole process. Everyone was especially in tune with the process and answered my hundreds of questions. I feel like I won the lottery. My puppy smart and has a great personality. I have laughed more in the last few days than in the last 5 years. Thank you for your fantastic service.”

Valerie M. · Hyannis, MA
Verified · Nov 5, 2024

“Pawrade was amazing to work with from beginning to end! Thank you so much for everything.”

Tammy O. · San Antonio, TX
Verified · Nov 5, 2024

“When I first ventured into looking for a puppy, I was a little overwhelmed until I came across Pawrade. I didn’t think I would proceed with an online service, but I am extremely thankful I did. I spent several weeks looking at various breeds and trying to get a vibe for what the service was. Once we decided on a puppy, everything went really smooth! The communication was wonderful, I received updated photos of our puppy before she left the breeder, and we elected to have her ground transported from Arkansas to Nevada. The transportation service was top-notch and when we got our puppy, she was well taken care of and I have no concerns at all. We did receive her in the middle of the night, so it was a long night for us, but we are so grateful to have our little girl. She got a clean bill of health from the vet and the paperwork that came with her was clear. If anyone is on the fence about using the service, please know that our experience was wonderful, and I highly recommended!”

Allison K. · Sparks, NV
Verified · Nov 5, 2024

“Everything went well as per the purchase of our new puppy. I received a lot of information and it was all very helpful. All the transactions went well too. Only two things stand out as perhaps possible issues. One was that we were not informed that every time a financial transaction took place, we would incur a $70.00 fee. We had garnered $50 off the purchase price and saved another $200.00 from a special Pawrade was running. But, all of that was absorbed by being charged $70 per transaction as there were three. One for the downpayment, one for the transportation, and one for the final payment. Had we known about the service fee for every transaction, we might have paid in full. The second item was the health evaluation. The dog was supposed to have been fully evaluated before being sent. When I took her to the vet within 72 hours as per the Health Guarantee, her stool sample came back positive for the parasite, Giardia. I would think this should have shown up on the initial evaluation”

Barbara H. · Nesconset, NY
Verified · Nov 4, 2024

“Our family has just received out new puppy, and we couldn't be more satisfied with how Pawrade handled everything. From the very beginning, their team was incredibly helpful and knowledgeable, guiding us through the entire process with care and professionalism. The communication was excellent, and we felt supported every step of the way. I highly recommend Pawrade to anyone looking to add a furry friend to their home!”

Aleksandra G. · Westport, CT
Verified · Nov 4, 2024

“I love my puppy. They were very professional.”

Shelly C. · Buffalo, NY
Verified · Nov 4, 2024

“Ella Rae is perfect. She is beautiful, smart, sweet. Everything I could ever want in a fur baby and pawrade gave great instructions and made sure she had almost all her shots (waiting until she is 16 weeks before next one is due) micro chipped and good information on her parent dogs. Thanks RB”

Rebecca B. · Lakeland, FL
Verified · Nov 4, 2024

“We were so happy with everything Pawrade provided us.”

Zeynep H. · Boca Raton, FL
Verified · Nov 4, 2024

“We are in love with Elliott! Thank you for any easy transition!”

Jennie S. · Canal Fulton, OH
Verified · Nov 4, 2024

“We have been pleasantly surprised by the cutest pup. She is quite exceptional Has had her first vet visit today since delivery. Thanks”

David B. · Saint Cloud, FL
Verified · Nov 4, 2024

“Staff did a great job keeping us up to date and delivering us a beautiful addition to our family”

Peter P. · Ormond Beach, FL
Verified · Nov 4, 2024

“We couldn’t be happier with our new puppy!”

Kristin R. · Blythewood, SC
Verified · Nov 4, 2024

“Speed of information exchange from owners could use some work. It was said that she was kennel trained, but does not seem so. She cries, barks, and howls, in the dog pen for very long period of time.”

Gustavo F. · McAllen, TX
Verified · Nov 3, 2024

“We were very happy with pawrade they made everything safe with our 5 lb cavapoo the measures they take to ensure you and no one else gets your bundle of joy the whole process was amazing thank-you pawrade paula V”

Paula V. · Eagleville, PA
Verified · Nov 3, 2024

“The Pawrade experience was very good. I must admit, my family and I were skeptical about obtaining a puppy in this manner because we have always worked with a breeder. However, you may not always get what you want from a breeder. In this manner, we received exactly what we wanted. The puppy is doing just great and he is everything that we wanted. I know that it is very difficult to schedule pick ups and deliveries but that is about the only issue that we really think can improve. On the scheduled day of pick up I wasn't informed until very late and after I inquired about the pick up time. Delivery was 3:00 a.m. which was also a bit inconvenient. However, as I stated, we understand that this is difficult to manage. Our male yellow labrador retriever puppy, Trigger, is very comfortable as another member of our family. We treat our pets very much like royalty so he will have a long and outstanding life with us. Great success with Pawrade!!!”

Jeffrey S. · Oklahoma City, OK
Verified · Nov 3, 2024

“Shannon and Donna were so wonderful and communicative from start to finish and I knew exactly what to expect and what I needed to do before and after my very healthy and happy Farley arrived home to us completing our family! I highly recommend Pawrade! Thank you so much!”

Erin M. · Bristol, CT
Verified · Nov 3, 2024

“We love our new fur baby. Everyone was very helpful and easy to work with. Everyone I talked to and work with was very helpful. We were able to pick up our puppy at the breeder's; it was very nice to meet him.”

Carol S. · Decatur, IL

*Reviews are syndicated weekly; we request reviews from real customers after they take delivery of their puppy. Also independently reviewed on Trustpilot.

Pawrade reviews, in numbers
19,144verified customer reviews, collected after delivery
96.6%satisfactory score · Grade A+
4.7out of 5 — here and independently on Trustpilot
2003the year Pet Media, Inc. started placing puppies
Real families. Real puppies. ♡

Pawrade reviews: what customers say about finding a puppy here

Pawrade customer reviews are requested from every family after their puppy is delivered and published as written. Read enough of them and a pattern shows up: people write about the person they dealt with by name — Lois, Shannon, Jason, Tara — about drivers and flight nannies who sent photos along the way, and about a puppy that stepped out of the carrier healthy, ate, played and slept that first night. Many admit they were nervous about finding a puppy online; the reviews are largely the story of that nervousness turning into confidence.

Pawrade is also reviewed independently on Trustpilot, where it holds an Excellent rating from more than 7,500 reviewers — a second, third-party read on the same experience.

Why Pawrade reviews read the way they do

Happy homecomings are designed, not lucky. Every Pawrade breeder is screened and signed to the No Puppy Mill Pledge before a puppy is listed. Every puppy is examined by a licensed veterinarian before it travels, and the findings are shared with the family — Pawrade’s Puppy First Approach to proactive health care for newborn puppies. A named Customer Concierge stays with you from reservation to arrival, every message, call and video call is kept on record, and through PetPay the breeder isn’t paid out until your puppy is home.

Then comes the part most puppy sellers skip: preparing the family. The Puppy Guide, the 72-hour vet visit, and a concierge who answers “is this normal?” for the first weeks are why so many reviews mention feeling supported after the puppy arrived, not just before. See how our process works →

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Puppy first, every step of the way. ♡

Lois, Shannon, Jason, Tara — the names families thank are the names you'll be calling. Daily 9AM – 11PM EST.