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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 · Aug 25, 2022

“I have never had a puppy come to me with such an amazing disposition he has not stopped wagging his little tail since he got here and he's fit right in with everyone. He slept all night in my bed and we even had a nap today and he's just wonderful!”

Erin S. · Canton, CT
Verified · Aug 25, 2022

“Over the last month, my family added two new members to our family. The first puppy was purchased through a traditional brick-and-mortar pet store, and the second through Pawrade. While both experiences were great, my family and I appreciate the personal touch, step-by-step process, and selection of Pawarade. Additionally, we decided to pick our puppy up personally. Doing so allowed us to meet the breeder and have time to bond with our pet on the ride home. ”

Dave H. · Westland, MI
Verified · Aug 25, 2022

“The folks I dealt with at Parade were the friendliest and most helpful and professional people I have ever worked with. Kept me well informed all along the process. My wife and I are going to have many wonderful years with her. Thanks so much!”

Neil P. · Hudson, MA
Verified · Aug 25, 2022

“Arrival was very early in am.....didn't have any food to leave with the puppy....”

Hector M. · Burley, ID
Verified · Aug 24, 2022

“Love the service, very helpful, always in touch! ”

Iryna Y. · Wheeling, IL
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 · Aug 23, 2022

“We are so in love with him! Little Arthur ❤️❤️”

Shea M. · Edmond, OK
Verified · Aug 23, 2022

“Very exciting to meet Vito, he an amazing puppy!!!”

Jessica V. · Tampa, FL
Verified · Aug 23, 2022

“Everything was great. Thank you. ”

Christy R. · Palm Bay, FL
Verified · Aug 23, 2022

“Perfect place to find the best Dog !”

Paul S. · Richmond, VA
Verified · Aug 22, 2022

“Unbelievable experience, best customer service and support. Incredible human verbal communication from start to finish. ”

Eric J. · Broomfield, CO
Verified · Aug 22, 2022

“Kate has now been renamed Scout and she is adorable! Everyone who sees her just loves her - even the mailman stopped to play with her today. I highly recommend Pawrade. Everyone was very nice and helpful and Scout is a Real bundle of joy. My only reason for not giving five stars is because I was inundated with emails by a number of different people and didn't always understand who was asking for what. I am 72 and not a real tech person so I struggled a little with this. I would definitely recommend Pawrade and would use them again.”

Diane B. · South Portland, ME
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 · Aug 22, 2022

“Great service. Everyone was highly attentive, thoughtful and caring. I really appreciated the care they gave for our puppy.”

Hailey R. · Milwaukee, WI
Verified · Aug 22, 2022

“This was such an easy, trustworthy way to find our new boy! We are in love! ”

Emily B. · Great Neck, NY
Verified · Aug 22, 2022

“Wonderful experience Great staff in all departments Great customer service Fantastic delivery gentlemen He's a gift and apart from diarrhea has been doing great Had his first vet appointment today 👍🏼 Such a loving and joyful little boy ”

Jan D. · St Petersburg, FL
Verified · Aug 22, 2022

“We love our puppy, Winslow Arizona. He is just perfect. Thank you for adding this little, wonderful dog to our lives! ”

David R. · Pasadena, CA
Verified · Aug 21, 2022

“We had a good experience with purchasing our newest member of the family. Everyone We dealt with at Pawrade was helpful and friendly. We chose to have the puppy delivered via ground transport. The delivery service was very professional and took great care of our little one. The only complaint is with the website. The site doesn't have accounts per se. When you purchase a puppy there isn't a portal or an account section to go to on the site to see the communications. You have to save an email to be able to click on that takes you to the message section to see all communications. The website issue, while a pain, isn't a deal breaker. I have already purchased another puppy from Pawrade and would again in the future if the need should arise.”

Russell T. · Powder Springs, GA
Verified · Aug 21, 2022

“Excellent polite professional service”

Keith K. · Morgan City, LA
Verified · Aug 21, 2022

“Easy process, helpful coordinators. ”

Melissa N. · Kansas City, MO
Verified · Aug 21, 2022

“This process was so easy. Our puppy is a delight.”

Tim K. & Donna M. · Jonestown, PA
Verified · Aug 21, 2022

“Everything went smoothly according to plan. ”

Heather J. · Chicago, IL
Verified · Aug 20, 2022

“Represent that one might pay in three payments. Not true. Once you have the full Amy for puppy and once one has filler out a zillion forms . Yay! Time to ship puppy. No communication! No return calls for three days.”

Response from PawradeLinda, the pay in four installments is made available through a third-party company Klarna. This is dependent on your credit history and purchase amount and something we have no control over. We are wishing you all the very best adventures with sweet, little Laura.
Linda A. · Del Mar, CA
Verified · Aug 20, 2022

“I Love my Lollie-Bella, great personality, almost pottie trained, I could Not picked a better Puppy. sleeps all night in her Bed, without crying. Lollie is a true Gem.”

Debra N. · Oroville, CA
Verified · Aug 20, 2022

“I took a chance on Pawrade based off the reviews. I am here to add to the positive experiences people are having!! I couldn't of asked for better experience. The staff at Pawrade actually call you and you speak with a real person. They quickly responded to my questions and made sure I had all of the information I needed to be ready for my new pup! I got a golden retriever puppy and she is just perfect!! If you're looking to get a puppy quickly and want someone to oversee the process for you, Pawrade is the way to go. ”

Catherine D. · Jacksonville, FL
Verified · Aug 20, 2022

“Wonderful experience from purchase to delivery. I would absolutely purchase again and would recommend this business to others. ”

Patricia S. · Brandywine, MD
Verified · Aug 19, 2022

“Great experience. Puppy home safe and sound and adjusting well. Perfect addition to our family.”

Sheila M. · College Point, NY
Verified · Aug 19, 2022

“Kenny, now named Cooper, is a sweetheart. He and our other dog Chloe, who we adopted last August, get along great. He has only had 2 accidents in the house as the breeder mentioned he is 95% potty trained. Cooper is a great addition to our family. ”

Barbara H. · York, ME
Verified · Aug 19, 2022

“I am thrilled with Tia. She is the sweetest puppy I ever had. I will send you a picture in a few minutes. Thank you for helping me find my forever companion.”

Esther G. · Little River, SC
Verified · Aug 19, 2022

“I was very pleased with the professionalism Pawrade provided when purchasing my new puppy, and I would highly recommend them to anyone looking to purchase a new puppy of their own. They made it a smooth process from beginning to end. Thank you again, Cathy ”

Cathy M. · Yardley, PA

*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 →

You've read the reviews
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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.