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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 · Mar 24, 2022

“The service and responsiveness of the support team was excellent. I would say that some of the electronic communication confuses the situation somewhat, but all-in-all everything was great.”

Charles H. · Edwardsville, IL
Verified · Mar 24, 2022

“Such a pleasure working with all the staff and her delivery went off without a hitch!”

Tim A. · Chattanooga, TN
Verified · Mar 24, 2022

“Our puppy arrived happy and healthy. He is adorable and fitting right into our family so well. We just love him. I would say the whole experience with Pawrade went well and communication was pretty quick when I had questions. ”

Jill H. · Ocoee, FL
Verified · Mar 24, 2022

“Excellent puppy service and help”

Christine C. · Peabody, MA
Verified · Mar 24, 2022

“Love my new puppy! Pawrade did everything they promised and my puppy arrived happy and healthy!”

Diane T. · Riverside, CA
Verified · Mar 24, 2022

“We had a great experience with Pawrade. The breeder was great and we love our new puppy, Tula. She's a mini-assuie and couldn't be cuter. Descriptions were very accurate, and we loved the weekly updates until we surprised our kiddos with a road trip to pick up the little lady. Highly recommend Pawrade. Only recommendation would be to publish where the breeder is located on the original post for the puppy.”

Nathan P. · Tualatin, OR
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 · Mar 24, 2022

“Everything was just wonderful. I was referred to your company by my sister. Now I just referred someone. The communication is effective with good customer. They inform you of everything that is going on timely. Thank you!!”

Shinina C. · Glen Burnie, MD
Verified · Mar 23, 2022

“Very thorough and thoughtful process with lots of great information for how to welcome a new puppy and properly take care of it. ”

Jack H. · Modesro, CA
Verified · Mar 23, 2022

“Our experience was overall pretty smooth.. I think the anxiety comes with having to wait to get the puppy after all the paperwork and payment is taken care of.......... We did change his name to Yoda Sims-Thomas....lol ”

Curt & Matthew S. · Long Beach, CA
Verified · Mar 23, 2022

“The process of going through Pawrade to get our new puppy was excellent. I would definitely recommend Pawrade if you're looking to get a new puppy. We love our new pug she is adorable and brings us so much happiness.”

Mary G. · Palatine, IL
Verified · Mar 23, 2022

“I was scared to death to trust you guys but everyone I dealt with was great! The puppies got excellent reviews at the vet. The drivers were wonderful when they got here. The hardest part was waiting for the pups to arrive. ”

Karen D. · Malaga, NJ
Verified · Mar 23, 2022

“Thank you so much Pawrade! We have decided on Sir Lando for Caleb's forever name! He loves his home, his human sister, his cat sister, and mom and dad! ”

Andrea B. · Jeffersonville, VT
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 · Mar 23, 2022

“Pawrade has been simple, convenient and amazing! I'm so in love with my new puppy. Pawrade made it easy to find the one that caught my eye (difficult choice because they have such great options!), speaking with a representative was breezy and everyone was extremely friendly. Very happy and very lucky to have found my furever baby!!”

Shannon N. · Los Angeles, CA
Verified · Mar 22, 2022

“I have waited 22 years for another pug. Leia aka frizzle price was very responsible. I will purchase another pug or animal from you. I even recommend you to someone. Everything was easy to shipping to communication. Yes we were afraid of scams. Because we were being scammed before. Again I am happy and I will purchase from Pawrade again. Thank you and I and so in love with her. ”

Joanne B. · Romeoville, IL
Verified · Mar 22, 2022

“I would like to thank Pawrade for making it possible find such a wonderful puppy. Thanks again.”

Joseph S. · Las Vegas, NV
Verified · Mar 22, 2022

“Overall my experience with Pawrade was excellent. From the initial phone call discussing my many puppies with Pete, who was so patient with my many questions, to Lois who was extremely helpful with providing information to my beautiful puppy Layla (now Sasha) arriving healthy and perfect! My only complaint was with the scheduling of her flight to us. I received very little information (much only provided after many messages) on her flight which made scheduling her post arrival vet visit very difficult and the information I did receive was from a stressed-out coordinator which lacked the same friendliness that I had experienced when purchasing my puppy. I would look at improving this side of the service by providing more information even if it is only a message that they are waiting for the breeder to get back to them on the flight time. I am only taking one star off for this and would recommend Pawrade to others as long as they go in knowing this one frustration going in. ”

Beth C. · Mukilteo, WA
Verified · Mar 22, 2022

“Very happy with Teeter! We changed her name to Tassy:)”

Katharine C. · Osterville, MA
Verified · Mar 22, 2022

“Working with Paredes exceeded all our expectations. We have never used a pet broker service prior to this. We will definitely use Powerade in the future basically to add another furry friend to our family mix. We also so great with the results at the transportation service for a little puppy. Are Nico puppy arrived healthy and loving in with a great disposition. Do you know for sure the breeder take great care of this puppy”

Liz K. · Oro Valley, AZ
Verified · Mar 21, 2022

“This was our second experience with Pawrade both were absolutely amazing! ”

Rachel S. · Amherst, NH
Verified · Mar 21, 2022

“Puppy Krissy, exceeded our expectations. Everyone with Pawgrade were very attentive with helping me. Phone calls answered ior returned promptly. Breeders were the best ever ❤️ the flight nanny was so kind to the pup and very informative. I cant say enough about how happy I am. Would highly recommend.”

Judy O. · East Stroudsburg, PA
Verified · Mar 21, 2022

“I can't say enough good things. My girl Ruby is absolutely perfect. Everything I could dream of and more. I was scammed online prior to this and it broke my heart. This process was so smooth and everyone was so helpful and understanding. Thank you so much for giving me my dream puppy. Ruby is perfect!!!!!!”

Jennifer J. · Memphis, TN
Verified · Mar 21, 2022

“Very friendly staff. Instructions on steps were very well distributed. All phone conversations were documented to be able to reference once needed. Our puppy was very happy and healthy.”

Tony G. · Jackson, WY
Verified · Mar 21, 2022

“Very Happy with my new friend. Transaction done very smoothly.”

Robin W. · Upper Marlboro, MD
Verified · Mar 21, 2022

“You could tell that the puppy was well cared for. She was happy and energetic. She immediately fit in with her siblings.”

Rebecca C. · Sewell, NJ
Verified · Mar 21, 2022

“Every person I dealt with was friendly, well trained, knowledgeable and well matched to their positions. The responses were beyond timely. I felt quite taken care off and we are in love with our new puppy. ”

Maureen L. · Marlbrough, MA
Verified · Mar 21, 2022

“Our new little girl is amazing! It was quite evident that the breeder and PawRade operate well above board for both the customer and the pet.”

Russell J. · Tucson, AZ
Verified · Mar 21, 2022

“What a wonderful process to getting our sweet fur baby Zoey!!!! Five star recommendation ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Thank you so much Pawrade!”

JoAnne N. · Haymarket, VA
Verified · Mar 21, 2022

“I would like to take this time to give a Fantastic High Five ***** to these outstanding people from Pawrade. I can't say enough good things about these people. I've waited over 20 years to purchase the perfect puppy. With the help of the Pawrade's staff that has happened!!!They are very safe and very informative on the info about the pet you are searching for. The travel agent staff was outstanding on the puppy delivery also. All of their staff ,take time to help you in everyway. Again PAWRADE IS THE WAY TO GO !!!!! ”

Wanda L. · Gonzales, LA
Verified · Mar 21, 2022

“You all awesome 👏 thank you”

Susan A. · Denver, CO
Verified · Mar 21, 2022

“jerome is a little doll ! so far he has fit in with my other dogs like he has lived here forever and they seem to like him and the way they all lick each other like they have known each other forever ! and is he smart!, he without coaching learned himself to climb the puppy stairs , simply by watching my other dogs! ”

Dennis B. · Weymouth, MA

*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.