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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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PawradeVerified reviews Grade A+ · 96.6% satisfactory19,144 Pawrade customer reviews, collected after delivery
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Verified · Sep 27, 2021

“She's a sweetie. Thank you ”

Andrea S. · Old Saybrook, CT
Verified · Sep 26, 2021

“Excellent. Recommend more contact between buyer and owner closer to when pick-up date is.”

Kelly H. · Lexington, KY
Verified · Sep 26, 2021

“Transaction was smooth enough... we're waiting to see how the puppy matures. Mixed breeds are risky. This Maltipoo seems to be much more poodle than Maltese, but so far, great disposition...”

Steve C. · Depoe Bay, OR
Verified · Sep 26, 2021

“I was almost scammed and gave up on getting a puppy. Pawrade made the transaction simple and besides the cough my puppycame home with, she is very healthy and happy and... Somehow showed up potty trained🤯. Thank you for connecting my family and Coco pups.”

Ashley V. · Murrieta, CA
Verified · Sep 26, 2021

“The whole transaction went wonderfully. We are so happy yo have our sweet baby home with us. ”

Michelle D. · North Branford, CT
Verified · Sep 26, 2021

“Great experience from start to finish. Our little guy came to us fully socialized, playful, loving and with a great personality. The folks at pawrade made the health, happiness and safety of him their number one priority and it shows in their choice of this breeder. ”

Lisa H. · Kansas City,KS
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 · Sep 26, 2021

“I was nervous and skeptical at first as anyone would be purchasing a puppy online but WOW! We got our beautiful puppy today and we are so in love. I am very impressed with everything Pawrade helped us with. It was so easy. I would suggest them as well as use them in the future as well. Thank you!”

Emma C. · Leominster, MA
Verified · Sep 26, 2021

“We love our Australian Shephard! You all were great to work with and she is so sweet.”

Jaclynn P. · Austin, TX
Verified · Sep 26, 2021

“Our lil girl arrived healthy, happy, and has already within 24 hours of arrival quickly adjusted to our home and eating, sleeping and playing !”

Debra B. · Pinetop, AZ
Verified · Sep 26, 2021

“I got a puppy with a campylobacter infection and spent two days in the hospital. Very unhappy. Almost lost my job. I expect some kind of refund ”

Response from PawradeColson - We are really sorry to learn that your puppy Smokey arrived not feeling well, especially because he was given a clean bill of health shortly before traveling home to you. A member of our team has reached out to request his medical records for review. We always stand behind our health guarantee with proper documentation and will continue to be here for both you and Smokey until he is feeling better, and throughout your puppy parent journey!
Colson T. · Arlington, VA
Verified · Sep 25, 2021

“Our experience was awesome! They took of our little shorkie and got her her healthy and happy in 5 days. Communication was good and so was the tracking.”

Vicki R. · Littleton, CO
Verified · Sep 25, 2021

“Great experience beginning to end. ”

Mark M. · Weeki Wachee, FL
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 · Sep 25, 2021

“Excellent service prompt efficient and delightful to work with Only glitch was I thought I bought nanny delivery Turned out the breeder did not offer Although I was nervous about ground transportation The Steve and Leonard delivered our sweet Max in great shape and bathed Excellent recommendation for Steve's transport tooo good referral pawrade”

Tricia D. · Long Beach, NY
Verified · Sep 25, 2021

“I want to thank you for being such a nice, professional reliable, company, you have made choosing a part of my family a great experience. Everyone involve in each step of the purchase was so nice I just can't thank you enough. I give all of you 5 stars”

Christella B. · Fredericksburg, TX
Verified · Sep 24, 2021

“It's been 2 weeks since we got our 4 month old puppy and while the service provided by pawrade was excellent, I'm fairly certain our new puppy was abused. I don't know exactly where she came from but she doesn't know how to play with humans, still isn't potty trained, and is extremely skittish if you're holding an object in your hand or raise your voice. It's worse with males. I love her and want to give her the safe, happy home she deserves, but I don't know if she will ever completely trust me or my fiancé. It's sad because she is so sweet. ”

Response from PawradeHayley, your puppy came from a Blue Ribbon breeder, so we are confident in the quality and socialization of your puppy. We will be in contact with some helpful tips on to ease her anxiety. We are sorry you are experiencing this adjustment period but hopefully it won't last long!
Hayley D. · Suffolk, VA
Verified · Sep 24, 2021

“We love Lilly! The process was really easy - pick your puppy, pay for your puppy and receive your puppy. When I was able to reach someone - they provided answers to my questions, But, the proactive communication was not great. I had to initiate almost all conversations. And, while I knew when Lilly was being picked up, I didn't get confirmation that she had been picked up until a day later. I would recommend Pawrade to others - just set your expectation that you will need to initiate communications.”

Renata R. · Los Angeles, CA
Verified · Sep 24, 2021

“Everything went smoothly! Everyone that was involved was awesome. Would definitely recommend to friends and family. ”

Walter G. · Simi Valley, CA
Verified · Sep 24, 2021

“Bentley is home and she is the most precious! I am exploding with love - she is so perfect!!! ”

Jamie V. · Ventura, CA
Verified · Sep 23, 2021

“Wonderful experience all around. They were great at helping me answer any questions I had and all of their departments were very organized. The process of purchasing my puppy and having him delivered was quick. I would recommend pawrade to everyone.”

Haley W. · Knoxville, TN
Verified · Sep 23, 2021

“This is by far the best customer service I have ever experienced. My puppy is safe and sound in his new home and we are so pleased with the flight nanny for her patience and TLC. Our puppy had a little accident during his travel and she was able to get him all cleaned up, delivered him with a smile. We are also very happy with the breeder and appreciate the constant communication throughout this process. Thank you all soooo very much.”

Leonor C. · Pembroke Pines, FL
Verified · Sep 23, 2021

“I can not say enough wonderful things about Pawrade. From beginning to end, the communication was outstanding! On top of getting a new puppy, I was also dealing with the sudden loss of my little doggie and the team at Pawrade was compassionate and extremely helpful. I would highly recommend Pawrade to anyone thinking of getting a new addition to their family!”

Lindsay K. · Baltimore, MD
Verified · Sep 23, 2021

“In the beginning it was great! The communication was there and I got all my questions answered. When it came to transport which is the most important part for the new puppy owner but I was left in the dark. I just feel like it was more reactive then it was proactive. Now I've have the puppy and I take him for his wellness visit and he has an underbite (which is uncommon in Labrador's). Went to 2 different pet visits and both DVM's said it was a genetic defect. I am very upset to know I spent top dollar to get a dog that was born with a defect that was ignored by the breeder. I except for this to be made right because that is the reason when I used your service so I didn't have to worry about theses things. ”

Response from PawradeTimothy, we are sorry to hear about Zeus. Please submit your vet paperwork to PetPay so we can review the information. We will work with you to ensure you are covered under our comprehensive health guarantee.
Timothy E. · Somerville, NJ
Verified · Sep 22, 2021

“Pawrade was a great experience! Found the best golden ever with Payton! They communicated fantastic with every step! I would use them again!”

Jennifer J. · Phoenix, AZ
Verified · Sep 22, 2021

“Staff were very patient walking us through the mechanics of their online purchase procedure. They were very good about keeping us up to date with current status of our puppy purchase. They answered numerous questions within reasonable time periods. Puppy care information was comprehensive and helped us prepare ahead of the puppy's arrival.”

Charles D. · Lawrenceville, NJ
Verified · Sep 22, 2021

“I had a wonderful experience working with Pawrade in getting our new Maltese puppy! From my initial contact with TJ, to Kayce and Shannon, I had all good experiences! I worked with another puppy site and found that their prices were very high, so when I found Pawrade, I was thrilled! I would recommend this site to any of my friends! We have our new puppy at home now and we are so happy! Thank you, Pawrade for bringing us so much joy!”

Patty M. · Orange County, CA
Verified · Sep 22, 2021

“We LOVE Mocha! She is the cutest little ball of fur! She is super smart and loves attention! She gets into everything. Very curious little soul. Her favorite toy so far if an empty plastic water bottle that crumpled up and put in a sock.”

Sherri B. · Antioch, CA
Verified · Sep 22, 2021

“Flash is doing good, Everything with fine. Thank you”

Sharon B. · Pittsburgh, PA
Verified · Sep 22, 2021

“Absolutely amazing staff & service! ”

Rashawna R. · Graniteville, SC

*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.