Real Voices

Reviews from the families we have helped.

Two kinds of stories from one community. Adopters who took home a puppy, and people who simply chose to recommend us.

3,248+ reviews

All reviews are from verified families and friends of Rare Paws Insider.

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Testimonials

What people say about us.

Reviews from people who chose to recommend us.

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"Came across a glowing write-up and decided to enquire. The team responded quickly, answered every question thoroughly, and never made me feel like a number. Genuinely impressive. I first heard about Rare Paws Insider through the news and decided to learn more. After going through the adoption process, I’m very grateful for the experience. Thank you for helping me welcome my puppy home!"

Luke Pemberton

Luke Pemberton

December 2025

Verified

"On the waiting list for quite a while now. The team is friendly when I reach out but proactive updates have been infrequent. Looking forward to seeing the process through."

Miriam Santos

Miriam Santos

August 2026

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"My colleague adopted last autumn and has not stopped recommending Rare Paws Insider since. After meeting with the team I can see why. They are thorough, caring, and trustworthy. My experience adopting a puppy from Rare Paws Insider was smooth and positive. I appreciated the communication and the information provided about my puppy. Thank you for everything!"

Stefan Novak

Stefan Novak

August 2026

Verified

"I brought my puppy home here three years ago and recently recommended the service to my brother. He had the same experience I did. That level of consistency over years speaks volumes."

Pippa Thornton

Pippa Thornton

September 2025

Verified

"Read about Rare Paws Insider in a community newsletter and was struck by how different their approach sounded. Mostly lives up to the description. Ethical and supportive overall."

Kevin Andrews

Kevin Andrews

October 2025

Verified

"A very close friend told me this was the only place she would trust to match her family with a puppy. After my own inquiry I completely agree. The attention to detail is remarkable."

Jessica Lowe

Jessica Lowe

November 2025

Verified

"Placed on the waiting list a few weeks ago. Still early days so hard to give a full verdict. The initial onboarding was smooth but I have not heard much since signing up."

Aaron Mitchell

Aaron Mitchell

January 2026

Verified

"Used the service once before and came back with no hesitation. Small things had been improved and the same warmth was still there. It is clear this team takes feedback seriously."

Tara Jennings

Tara Jennings

February 2026

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"Spotted a feature on Rare Paws Insider and was impressed by the founder story. Reached out the same day and received a response within the hour. The care shown from that first message never dropped."

Felix Bauer

Felix Bauer

April 2026

Adopters Testimonials

From the homes that took one of ours.

Real adopters. Real puppies. Real bonds.

Sarah Mitchell's puppy
Verified

"Adopting Biscuit was the best decision we ever made. The team walked us through every step and made sure he was a perfect fit for our home. He settled in on day one and has not stopped making us smile."

Sarah Mitchell

Adopted Biscuit

August 2025

James Thompson's puppy
Verified

"Luna came to us healthy, playful, and clearly very well loved before we even met her. Rare Paws Insider were honest and thorough throughout. We could not have asked for a better experience."

James Thompson

Adopted Luna

June 2026

Emily Kaufman's puppy
Verified

"The adoption process was transparent from start to finish. We knew exactly what to expect at every stage. Robb arrived vaccinated, happy, and ready to explore his new home."

Emily Kaufman

Adopted Charlie

August 2026

Michael Roberts's puppy
Verified

"I was nervous about adopting for the first time but the team guided me through everything patiently. Mochi has settled in perfectly and the after-adoption support gave me real confidence as a first-time owner."

Michael Roberts

Adopted Mochi

July 2026

Priya Sharma's puppy
Verified

"Daisy is the most affectionate little Boston. The team matched us so well and took the time to understand our lifestyle before making any suggestions. The whole journey felt personal, not transactional."

Priya Sharma

Adopted Daisy

August 2026

Carlos Vega's puppy
Verified

"Rocky found his forever home with us and we could not be more grateful. The care that went into raising him before he arrived was evident from the very first hour. Rare Paws Insider truly goes above and beyond."

Carlos Vega

Adopted Rocky

May 2026

Sophia Laurent's puppy
Verified

"Penny is so loving and playful. The team matched us perfectly with her personality and the welcome guide made the first week a breeze. She is thriving and we get comments everywhere we go about how happy she looks."

Sophia Laurent

Adopted Penny

June 2026

Marcus Williams's puppy
Verified

"Toby has been the best addition to our home. The Rare Paws Insider team felt like family throughout the whole process, not just a service. We will absolutely adopt with them again when the time comes."

Marcus Williams

Adopted Toby

August 2026

Grace Henderson's puppy
Verified

"I first used Rare Paws Insider two years ago and came back without hesitation. The team is consistent, caring, and professional. Rare to find a service that maintains this level of quality over time."

Grace Henderson

Adopted Danny

July 2026

Tom Harrington's puppy
Verified

"A work colleague suggested Rare Paws Insider and I am so glad she did. The inquiry process was smooth and I never felt pressured. Every question was answered with patience and real knowledge. I highly recommend"

Tom Harrington

Adopted Noella

September 2023

Connor Walsh
Verified

"Discovered Rare Paws Insider through a podcast interview with the founder. The values they described came through in every interaction I had with the team. I adopted my puppy through Rare Paws Insider and couldn’t be happier with the experience. The process was explained clearly, and I received helpful communication along the way. Thank you so much! Highly recommend."

Connor Walsh

Adopted

November 2024

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