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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 · Oct 19, 2021

“Had a problem that was promptly taken care of with a pup that had died. Berkley (now Bentley) is a wonderful replacement.”

Brian S. · Austin, TX
Verified · Oct 19, 2021

“Once connected to the puppy's owner with texting and puppy videos, I felt very safe with the transaction. The happy, healthy puppy came from a very well loving home.”

Raymond P. · Cincinnati, OH
Verified · Oct 18, 2021

“My wife and I had an excellent experience with Pawrade. Communication was very thorough and timely, both with Pawrade and our puppy's breeder. We were very pleased to be kept informed throughout the process, and now have a beautiful addition to our family!”

Adam R. · Minneapolis, MN
Verified · Oct 18, 2021

“Wonderful dedicated service from start to finish. Can't thank you enough for connecting us with our wonderful pup. Thank you!”

Yi L. · Brooklyn, NY
Verified · Oct 18, 2021

“PUPPY WAS EXACTLY AS PICTURED SO MUCH ENERGY AND SO CUTE YOU CANNOT NOT LOVE HER!”

Carolyn S. · Matthews, NC
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 · Oct 18, 2021

“Absolutely love our new puppy formerly Toby now Oakley. The process was smooth and Pawrade was very helpful when I had any questions or Concerns”

Helene B. · Swampscott, MA
Verified · Oct 17, 2021

“Way too complicated. Transfer from Breeder was poor. There were 2 20 yr old girls who made the transfer who were 1 hr late. Did not supply 6 lb of dog food. But the puppy is fine”

Richard J. · Indianapolis, IN
Verified · Oct 17, 2021

“First class service they made the purchase easier for me and we were able to obtain a healthy and beautiful puppy, they were always aware of the journey and the details so that he would arrive safely at his new home definitely the best place to buy your puppy”

Jeancarlos R. · Maitland, FL
Verified · Oct 17, 2021

“I am so happy with my Yorkie, Mindi. I renamed her Noelle. Process was smooth except for a less than 24 hour notice of flight arrival. Communication between the breeder and nanny was excellent. I would highly recommend this company to anyone who is looking to adopt a puppy.”

Lucy Melikian · Conway, SC
Verified · Oct 16, 2021

“This was our first time purchasing a pet over the internet and YES we definitely had a lot of questions. They were super nice and reassured us that they were there to guide us every step of the way. The process was so easy and now we are so happy to have our little girl with us!! ”

Kimberly C. · Leesburg Virginia
Verified · Oct 16, 2021

“Pawrade was so friendly and professional. They followed up multiple times and kept me updated every step of the way. We received our puppy and couldnt be happier. He's settelng in great and is already a member of our family! I highly recommend Pawrade! ”

Donna B. · Glen Burnie, MD
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 · Oct 16, 2021

“Everything was very smooth and easy! So happy I went with pawrade for my new fur baby. ”

Michele R. · Reading, PA
Verified · Oct 16, 2021

“The first star is because I received the dog, the second star is because customer service was helpful but other than that I was disappointed. A day before I was supposed to pick my dog up it was canceled because he tested positive for a parasite. I had already called off work and had his well visit check scheduled,smh. Four days later when he was cleared to travel we picked him up. As soon as we got home we noticed his fur was matted, he stunk and had to be treated for fleas. He is 5months old and should have been fully vaccinated , he only had one shot and rabies vaccine. I don't blame pawrade but I think they should make sure the breeders are following procedure and taking good care of the pups.”

Response from PawradeDanicca - At Pawrade, we are committed to being transparent and we take pride in screening and vetting all breeders who apply to be part of our program. We are delighted you had a great experience with our staff but concerned to learn your puppy wasn't fully vaccinated. Since your puppy was delivered our team has been in communication with you and working towards a resolution to ensure your puppy receives the best care under your watch and is covered by our comprehensive health guarantee.
Danicca Carpenter · Pitcairn, Pa
Verified · Oct 16, 2021

“Thank you ”

Jie L. · Andover, MA
Verified · Oct 15, 2021

“Very helpful staff and wonderful breeder. Thanks for doing such a great job for us! Only complaint is that sometimes the emails weren't answered right away, so perhaps that just needs to be tweaked.”

Libby W. & Julia T. · Philadelphia, PA
Verified · Oct 15, 2021

“Amazing! Super helpful, honest and friendly, willing to answer all my questions! I'm so grateful! Thank you! ”

Fernanda P. · Los Angeles, CA
Verified · Oct 15, 2021

“We had a great experience with pawrade. The two people we worked with primarily were Lindsey and Lisa. Both were responsive and helpful throughout the process and did all they could to make Frankies transition to his new home as seamless and anxiety free as possible. Frank is a good pup and we already love him too much. This review could have been a 5 star but there was a lack of communication regarding Frank's arrival and that created unnecessary concern…all turned out well in the end but it could have been less stressful with a couple of text messages from the transportation company. Frank arrived in good health and good spirits although he did have infections in both ears when we took him to the vet the next morning. All he needed was a good cleaning and some antibiotic drops and he is all better. Overall a good experience. ”

Chip S. · Laguna Hills, CA
Verified · Oct 15, 2021

“We love our new puppy, she is doing well with her big brother (2 year old Coltriever) There were no problems with the transaction or the delivery. Thank you.”

William K. · Bellevue, WA
Verified · Oct 15, 2021

“All the ladies helping me along the way were great and extremely helpful and timely in their responses!”

Tim O. · Lake Balboa, CA
Verified · Oct 15, 2021

“I went through Pawrade to get my new puppy. He is just gorgeous. I was hesitant at first. But the proved me wrong. I would recommend Pawrade to anyone & everyone. Transaction was smooth and Tina kept in contact with me the whole time. Delivery service was excellent as well. Thank Pawrade for my beautiful new puppy! ”

Richard O. · Markleeville, CA
Verified · Oct 15, 2021

“I found this process easy, but felt disconnected. While the people at Pawrade are friendly, they are clearly busy. It seemed the breeder of my pup was hard to get in contact with and slow with information. I know that my Pawrade rep was trying but it was stressful to have so little information ahead of time. Also, the extra money for transport was worth it but I definitely had to accommodate the third party, not the other way around. Who really wants to get their puppy in the middle of the night? Believe me, we are very happy with our puppy, who is healthy and happy, but I'm not sure I'd do this process again. ”

Jessie D. · Jasper, IN
Verified · Oct 15, 2021

“Pawrade was great to work with. Everyone was friendly, professional and helpful. They got me a wonderful puppy!”

Laura H. · Bloomington, IL
Verified · Oct 14, 2021

“We are quite pleased with our new puppy. We were hoping she would be a bit smaller, but she will be fine. We got her to be a playmate for our other small Minpin and they are getting along well.”

Doug B. · Cortland, NY
Verified · Oct 14, 2021

“Let me start with the Pros. My pup is AMAZING! Super healthy, intelligent, sweet and gorgeous. The process itself was very easy and the transport company was amazing. They kept me updated and arrived right on time. My pup was clean and happy as could be when she arrived. The cons would be communication. I have to agree with others when it comes to lack of communication after the puppy is paid for. There was also internal communication issues & I had to repeatedly ask for the same information. Overall I would definitely use Pawrade again for the final product. My puppy is a 10/10 & I'm so in love!! I could tell this breeder truly cares for her pups.”

Danielle V. · Mesa, AZ
Verified · Oct 14, 2021

“I love the Pawrade team. I definitely will use them again for our next pet. Fantastic customer support. Wonderful puppy! 5 stars!”

Jess T. · Pottstown, PA
Verified · Oct 14, 2021

“What a great experience. My calls were always answered. Instructions were very simple to follow, you have to be a complete moron if you can't understand the instructions. Over the top friendly service. Would recommend your service to anyone ”

Andy G. · Tarpon Springs, FL
Verified · Oct 14, 2021

“Buddy is an awesome puppy. I'm so happy to have him. He has a great demeanor. The rate charged for delivery is excessive; especially since there was a 3 week delay, initially, for delivery even though he was available. If the logistics and communication were planned better, after the purchase, I would rate 5 stars. ”

Danielle C. · Fullerton, CA
Verified · Oct 13, 2021

“What a wonderful experience! It was so easy for us to find and connect with our dog and the concierge service from selection to meeting him was beyond compare. Our dog is super sweet, almost completely trained and housebroken and just an immediate beloved member of our household. Honestly, the best experience we could have asked for!”

Liimu M. · Elkins Park, 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 →

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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.