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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 30, 2021

“Having Rudy join my family has been absolutely joyful. He is sweet, playful and loves all the attention he is getting. I would highly recommend Pawrade to anyone thinking about getting a puppy!”

Candice C. · New Cumberland, PA
Verified · Mar 30, 2021

“Great people and amazing service. Response to messages was incredibly prompt. Very organized operation and the breeder was fantastic!”

Patty W. · Redding, CT
Verified · Mar 30, 2021

“I found a dog I fell in love with on the internet on Wednesday and we had our new fur baby by that same Friday. The puppy was socialized, came with AKC registration papers, and is such a good gorl.”

Erika W. · Saint Louis, MO
Verified · Mar 29, 2021

“From start to finish, the decision, purchase, and transportation process to bring our pup home was nothing short of professional and informative! As new first-time dog owners, our family felt very safe picking from Pawrade's vetted breeders and the breeder we chose was wonderful. I'd recommend Pawrade to anyone looking for a new furry friend from a trustworthy source!”

Melissa A. · Long Hill, NJ
Verified · Mar 29, 2021

“I was a little nervous about dealing with an on line broker for a dog. I talked to a few and never trusted anyone and was about to give up and wait a year for a local breeder, then I came across this company after many conversations with agents that seemed to love their jobs they gained my trust. We went through each step with their help and even talked to the breeder twice. When the day came for their transportation company pick up the dog they sent me photos and updated twice a day until she arrived. On Saturday 3/27 our Wheaten baby girl showed up right to our door. we could see she was pampered along the way. Today we brought her to our vet and was told she is a perfect healthy Puppy. I would highly recommend this service, it might come with a price but well worth it”

Roger L. · Middleton, MA
Verified · Mar 29, 2021

“It was our great pleasure to work with Beth and Jillian throughout the entire adoption process from the meet and greet (via Zoom) to the coordination of vet trips and travel. This really helped to facilitate a wonderful relationship with the breeder. The payment process was also seamless! We have a wonderful new family member who is just the perfect fit and to quote our family vet, 'well it appears here that you have a perfect, happy, and healthy puppy on your hands!' Our new pup is a total joy and we couldn't be more grateful for the service Pawrade provides. ”

Colleen C. · Saint Clair Shores, MI
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 29, 2021

“I was skeptical at first but from beginning the process to the end everyone was amazing !!! We got our puppy and we're so excited for the years to come !!! Thank you so much Pawrade, we couldn't be happier. ”

Chiquita D. · Hickory, NC
Verified · Mar 29, 2021

“I am very unhappy with the breeder who sold me Slinky. I tried to register his microchip number, but got a message that there was no account for it. I texted and called the breeder. Each time I was told that there was a mistake and that they will get me my paperwork immediately. This has been going on since March 7. I don't know what to do. My last call was 3/18. I hope you can help. I don't want to rate Pawrade until this problem is resolved. ”

Response from PawradeHi Alison, we have since been in touch with you and provided you with the instructions on how to register Slinky's microchip. We apologize this was left out as the brochure from the microchip company is normally included when the puppy is delivered.
Alison H. · Whittier, CA
Verified · Mar 28, 2021

“Very happy with working with Pawrade to bring a new pug into our home. We'd been given the runaround from several other places, never able to purchase a puppy. Then I found Pawrade and the process was fast and smooth. They took extra special care to go out of their way to accommodate my young son who was newly diagnosed with cancer. The breeder even hand delivered her from out of state with special gifts. Highly recommend. ”

Ashley M. · Clyde, MI
Verified · Mar 28, 2021

“Thank you for my beautiful puppy!! you did an amazing job with all the phone calls and all the info getting her to me. I will Definitely recommend Pawrade to everyone.”

Patty M. · Calistoga, CA
Verified · Mar 27, 2021

“Good people to work with, I will recommend them to anyone looking for puppy”

Candis D. · Oxon Hill, MD
Verified · Mar 26, 2021

“We love Pawrade!!! They have extensive choices for the most popular breeds. We found our Welsh Corgi, Axel (we renamed him Brewster) on 3/19/21, messaged them on 3/20/21 and we got our puppy on 3/24/21. And now we're loving the heck out of each other! Our next pure breed will most likely be from Pawrade as well. So happy happy happy to have found our new puppy!!!”

Rana V. · Las Vegas, NV
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 25, 2021

“It was a wonderful experience. I was nervous about a scam but they helped me through the procedure. Peter was the first and last person I dealt with and he was the very best. Shannon and Jillian were wonderful also and answered all my questions. I love my puppy. What a personality he has!”

Maxine M. · North Port, FL
Verified · Mar 25, 2021

“Every detail was taken care of! I enjoyed working with the team to help me be the happiest puppy mommy!”

Tamberli R. · Nashville, TN
Verified · Mar 24, 2021

“After trying to adopt a dog for half a year we decided to go with a breeder so we could actually get a dog! It was important to us that we went with a responsible breeder not a puppy mill. It was clear that our puppy was loved before we received him and his training had already begun! It was a fairly quick and easy process and now we have a very good boy! We are very happy ! ”

Angela G. · Somers, CT
Verified · Mar 24, 2021

“The process was very simple and straightforward. Great communication throughout. We love our new puppy!”

Imani D. · Brooklyn, NY
Verified · Mar 23, 2021

“My family and I found a wonderful addition to our home. Pawrade was helpful and polite throughout the whole adoption process. ”

Ray G. · Norwich, CT
Verified · Mar 23, 2021

“Amazing service. I found my perfect dog! The breeder was awesome and very communicative which is amazing. Thanks to everyone who had a helping hand in finding my perfect dog. I would recommend and refer! No flaws ”

Stew C. · Chicago, IL
Verified · Mar 23, 2021

“River has more than exceeded my expectations as well as the driver's delivery of him to my front door at noon today. If the future presents itself to want to acquire just one more for River's companionship, then I would not hesitate to go through your agency again. The whole process has definitely left a positive impression on me and I would absolutely recommend anyone to work with y'all as well. Thanks!”

Patricia G. · Statham, GA
Verified · Mar 23, 2021

“I couldn't be happier with the process and finding my new puppy!”

Ann B. · Kansas City, MO
Verified · Mar 22, 2021

“I received paperwork for mail Mabel is a female who is now currently at Lena I have requested an updated packet left a message never received a message back on whether the breeder is going to send you paperwork or anything”

Response from PawradeHi Therese, our support staff does not operate on the weekends unless there's an emergency and handles inquiries in the order in which they were received. Our puppy concierges however are available from 9am to 10pm every day of the week to offer assistance. We have since been in contact with you regarding this issue and were able to provide the correct health certificate that resulted from human error. Our apologies for this mistake from the breeder's veterinarian, however I am glad we were able to get it straightened out for you. Additionally, we are happy to know your new puppy Athena is happy & healthy according to your vet!
Therese H. · Inglewood, CA
Verified · Mar 21, 2021

“I will say your thoroughness was much appreciated. Chance already owns our hearts!! Darren”

Darren S. · Montreal, WI
Verified · Mar 21, 2021

“My new puppy Bryce now ( Scout) is an amazing, loving little furbaby. He was a bit overwhelmed with the long drive and needed a bath. But he is very playful and happy today.”

Rochelle E. · Congress, AZ
Verified · Mar 21, 2021

“Excellent experience with both Pawrade and our breeder! Lucy is a sweet lovable little girl. My heart melted the moment I saw her!”

Cindy D. · Franklin, WI
Verified · Mar 20, 2021

“The whole process was so easy and everyone was so friendly and knowledgeable ( not to mention patient) we were so excited Our transport driver CJ kept us informed the whole time 10 stars”

Blanca M. · Midland, TX
Verified · Mar 20, 2021

“The adoption process was awesome. Very professionally handled and well organized. The communications with Peter, Renee, Ellen and the puppy Nanny as well as the person who called me to discuss nutrition needs of Annabelle were all excellent ! I have only positive comments. We love our new puppy and you can tell she came from a caring breeder who socialized her well. She is a bundle of fun and energy and we are enjoying her do much. Thank you all! ”

Christine S. · Brentwood, CA
Verified · Mar 20, 2021

“We just love Poppy. She has became a great addition to our family. The process was easy. She came healthy as promised. Thanks Pawrade. I will definately go thru you again in the near future”

Stephanie T. · Shelbyville KY
Verified · Mar 19, 2021

“The puppy is great, I named her Gracie, she's doing well. The nanny that delivers them is nice and loves her job. So your dog is in good hands!”

Judy W. · Lunenburg, VT
Verified · Mar 19, 2021

“Thank you for everything. Absolutely easy to work w/ and immediately answered any questions I had. Great experience from start to finish. ”

Gary F. · Ronkonkoma, NY

*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.