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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 · Jul 7, 2022

“Friendly educated leaders in the industry. Very memorable first time for me.”

Judy T. · Norman, OK
Verified · Jul 7, 2022

“This has been an awesome experience - amazed at how professional and kind everyone has been. We are so in love with our little Frenchie!”

Janna R. · Prior Lake, MN
Verified · Jul 7, 2022

“Pawrade did such a wonderful job at all the communications that needed to happen from beginning to end. They connected with me several times throughout the process to see if I had any further questions and ensured that we had all the documents signed and delivered. The transport system was on time and very caring of our sweet little puppy. Thanks to all for a wonderful experience!”

Traci L. · Paramus, NJ
Verified · Jul 7, 2022

“The Pawrade people and delivery company were great at updating me and answering questions. My shihpoo puppy is a different story. He had a severe yeast infection in both ears and he shows no interest in food. I have to get very creative to get him to eat. However, he is a sweet, playful boy who loves everyone. ”

Susan R. · University Place, WA
Verified · Jul 7, 2022

“Everyone was extremely friendly, courteous, and took time to explain the entire process. Everything, including the delivery process was streamlined and went great!! Thank you to everyone that made this happen! It takes a village!”

Breck J. · New Castle, CO
Verified · Jul 7, 2022

“Percy arrived in the middle of the night last night. He is absolutely adorable. He trembled in my arms for two minutes and then began to cuddle. He's bright and beautiful. Percy is our fourth cocker spaniel (two litter mates were put down last fall at age 16 1/2) and he is a great competitor to our other splendid cockers. He's bright and already bonded with us both. He is charming, intelligent, funny and like all cockers extra sweet. We are delighted. ”

Karen M. · Brooklyn, NY
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 · Jul 6, 2022

“Thank you so much. We appreciate all the good attention. The puppy is beautiful and healthy. It was an amazing experience ”

Catalina J. · Chicago, IL
Verified · Jul 6, 2022

“Most interactions have been positive except for two complaints. 1.) I was seconds away from purchasing the puppy I had my heart set on... I had filled out all the paperwork, read through the agreements, created an account, entered my credit card information... and literally a few seconds before I clicked submit, I got a message saying that someone else had just purchased that puppy! I cried all evening. 2.) After I purchased a puppy, Cindy gave me info on the wrong puppy twice! The first time she told me I would have to pay extra to pick up the puppy a couple weeks later, even after the salesman had told me it would be completely fine... then she realized she was talking to the wrong person about the wrong dog. Then once again, when it was time for me to arrange pick up details, I was told that she would send me the breeder's contact info 3 days before my pick up date. She did not. Later she gave the the number for the wrong breeder which wasn't corrected until the day before pickup.”

Jessica M. · Tulsa, OK
Verified · Jul 6, 2022

“Excellent service in helping us bring our new baby dachshund home! This was my first time using pawrade but I would recommend it to anyone. ”

Eric M. · Blue Grass, IA
Verified · Jul 6, 2022

“We are in love with our new family member. The process was smooth and the communication was A+! Thank you! ”

Melissa D. · San Clemente, CA
Verified · Jul 6, 2022

“Everything went good except when I got him he had a cut on his head it was done bleeding and it scabbed up I take him to vet tommorow ”

William B. · Gridley, CA
Verified · Jul 5, 2022

“I can't say how well your service is. After all my research hen my wife and I decided to get a new puppy, let me say our new Shellie is fabulous. However your service was very helpful and answered all our questions and were very helpful in navigating through the entire process. If there is any negativity was how long our pup had to endure traveling. Nothing bad about the dog transporting company, in fact Stephen the driver was nice and answered all our questions and did t rush the transfer. Other than that your service was awesome and will likely use again when we are ready to purchase our next dog. So thank you again for your service. ”

Tom O. · My Sinai, NY
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 · Jul 5, 2022

“I love my new puppy Minnie Mae! And I love how organized and thorough Pawrade was throughout the entire adoption process. I was surprised at every corner of the process. And so happy to be back home with Minnie Mae! ”

Max G. · Seattle, WA
Verified · Jul 5, 2022

“I gave the company 5 stars - I almost went 4 but in the end you delivered exactly what you promised to deliver and that was a happy and healthy puppy. It was not Pawrade's fault that Sparky had two bouts with worms so the time frame was delayed quite a bit but again the promise to deliver a healthy puppy is more important then delivering a sick puppy ! I would like to thank Lois for going above and beyond when I was not understanding the delay's and it was her calming and informative communication that bumped a 4 star to a 5 star, rightfully so. I am more than happy with Sparky and I would recommend Pawrade and the travel service to anyone looking for a puppy or dog.”

Ronald B. · Norton, MA
Verified · Jul 5, 2022

“Everyone at Pawrade was delightful and knowledgeable and helpful. It seemed an odd way to acquire a new family member, sight unseen, but we are so very happy with our little piranha, er, I mean, puppy! JK! She's everything we had hoped for and our entire family (including our older dog) thank all of you at Pawrade!”

Carol D. · Aiken, SC
Verified · Jul 5, 2022

“Happy as can be, only thing i may do different is to pick up or fly puppy. Being on southwest coast i was one of the last deliveries on delivery. No fault to delivery service it was a very traumatic 5 day drive. ”

Jeff R. · San Diego, CA
Verified · Jul 5, 2022

“Pawrade was awesome. Very responsive and timely with paperwork. Overall great experience. ”

Tera W. · Clayton, NC
Verified · Jul 4, 2022

“Everyone at Pawrade was great. There was always someone to talk to if I had questions and they kept me informed of what was happening thru text and email. I love my new puppy and I am very happy with Pawrade.”

Kelli H. · Austin, TX
Verified · Jul 4, 2022

“I don't know of anything more to say we're completely happy. Couldn't ask for more. Thank you! ”

Wayne S. · Langhorne, PA
Verified · Jul 4, 2022

“We are absolutely over the moon about our new puppy and thank Pawrade for making the connection. The process was simple and had easy steps. We would recommend Pawrade to be a third party between owner and breeder. ”

Cassidy K. · Laguna, CA
Verified · Jul 4, 2022

“He's so adorable - we named him Hachiko, Hachi for short”

Beverly R. · Vail, AZ
Verified · Jul 3, 2022

“We had an excellent experience and love our new beagle puppy Blue (previously named Banks). Everyone was great from customer service, to transportation! ”

Daniel Z. · Santa Barbara, CA
Verified · Jul 3, 2022

“An enjoyable experience 🥰”

Stella W. · Los Angeles, CA
Verified · Jul 2, 2022

“The process was fairly easy all throughout.”

Alzen A. · Charleston, SC
Verified · Jul 2, 2022

“Way to many people and messages. Stating similar if not same information. ”

Tommy W. · Nokesville, VA
Verified · Jul 2, 2022

“Landon is perfect. A bundle of joy. The breeder was so kind. She was great explaining everything about Landon. She brought all his papers, toys, food etc. She made the transition a wonderful experience. ”

Pauletta J. · Owasso, OK
Verified · Jul 2, 2022

“Wow everyone, I couldn't be happier! I was a bit worried about buying a puppy on line. I'm not good with the computer, the wonderful people in the office walked me through it. They even put up with my very slow and nonexistent internet. I wanted to fly my puppy l was excited to get her and I thought it would be less traumatic as she would be traveling pretty far. However, I couldn't get a flight very soon. So nerves and all I opted for ground delivery. I was able to track the puppy on her way. The guys texted me as well! The puppy arrived not only safe and sound, but they had given her a bath! GREAT WAY AND SERVICE TO BUY A PUPPY!”

Yvonne D. · Elk, WA
Verified · Jul 2, 2022

“Our puppy could not be sweeter or cuter and more loving and loved! We feel so fortunate to have gotten him! He was obviously well cared for! Tony our puppy concierge was outstanding and so helpful in every way. He had to assist me many times especially with technology and was alway pleasant and and kind. He always got back to me immediately if had a question. They also provided so much helpful information! It could not have been a better experience! ”

Elaine P. · Grayslake, IL
Verified · Jul 2, 2022

“I felt the communication with all of the parties involved was very satisfactory. I received prompt replies to all my inquiries. I especially want to comment the transport company and its driver Suze. They kept me aware at all times of how the trip was going, and it took only 4 days, amazing considering how many stops they made before they got to me. Ace (now Scruffy) was in excellent condition and had obviously been well cared for on the trip. ”

Sylvia S. · Fairfax CA 94939

*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.