We just received delivery of our second Maine Coon kitten from Happy Paws and we couldn't be happier. Our first boy "Christopher Hitchens" came to us from Ukraine in August of 2020, and due to unforeseen Covid travel restrictions, Alona literally had to drive, by herself, from Miami to Portland to get us our boy. That's customer service! He was healthy and immediately playful and loving as soon as he came out of the cat carrier. Christopher Hitchens has been the best cat and we love him so much, we decided to get another! "Steve" arrived to our local airport yesterday with a lovely travel nanny, Olga, and he too was perfect! So sweet and playful and affectionate. We took him to see our vet this morning and he got a clean bill of health. I do think that some of the mellower breeds like Maine Coons may handle the stress of traveling all that way a bit better than others, so you might want to take that into consideration when getting a cat from overseas. Anyway, our experience with Alona and Artem has been wonderful and we are very grateful to them for our (now 2!) amazing Maine Coon boys! read more

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I have purchased two cats from happy paws. My first experience was great. I had a healthy cat (bengal) and I loved that all the cats were able to socialize and hang out. The second time I went to purchase a cat, I noticed they were all in their own cages, and I asked if they are are always like that and they said they only let one out at a time for about 30 minutes. A few weeks ago, I bought my second bengal from here. They said she had a bad reaction to her vaccine so I couldn't pick her up because they needed to monitor her. That was on March 1st, I ended up picking her up 11 days later and she was still throwing up and having diarrhea so I took her to the vet and she was diagnosed with FIP coronavirus and Giardia. I told them that she is still sick and I have Another cat at home. I took her to the vet because she was extremely sick and they told me that it was my fault and it could possibly be a toxic plant. I had at home even though I have a healthy cat at home And they admitted to me that she was not feeling well after her vaccines. It turns out it was not for reaction to her vaccines. It was Giardia FIP and coronavirus. I have been spending $3000 on a cat. I immediately got hit with a $1200 vet bill and a sick kitten that I had to nerve back to life. She was on medicine three times a day and she was extremely underweight. It was extremely stressful. I also found out that they put the kittens in cargo and shipped them from Ukraine, which I think is extremely unethical. Most animal foundations do not let their animals go into cargo cause it is extremely unsafe for them. I wish they would've just given me her from the beginning and I would've helped her get better soon sooner rather than letting her sit in a cage sick for weeks. They won't help with the vet bill. They're putting the blame on me. Even though I could tell something was up with seeing how all of the cats were separated all of a sudden And they admitted that she was not feeling well. They said she has a housemate at the time and I'm really hoping they took her to the vet. When I went to go meet her the first time they didn't let me pick her up because she was feeling unwell and they've had to wash diarrhea off of her. She's five months old and 4 pounds. The vet that "cleared" her didn't document her weight on her health certificate and did not mark her as underweight even though I called them and she was only 1.9 pounds. I'm not sure how they even were able to get her neutered When the requirement for neutering a kitten is 2 pounds. This place is extremely unethical and they will gaslight you saying that the sick kitten is your problem because they don't wanna pay for it and they need to be shut down immediately. read more

DO NOT BUY Here!!!!!! I am writing this review to share my experience so other potential buyers can make an informed decision before purchasing from this store. I purchased a kitten named Frost, who was only about two months old. Shortly after bringing him home, he began showing signs of illness. Despite immediate veterinary care, multiple vet visits, medications, and close monitoring, his condition rapidly deteriorated. Tragically, Frost passed away within a 1 MONTH after purchase. What has been most upsetting is not only the loss of my kitten, but how the store handled the situation afterward. Even after providing all veterinary records, the store refused to honor their health guarantee. Their denial was based on technicalities rather than compassion or accountability, arguing that: there was no "final confirmed diagnosis," additional diagnostics were declined, and that the illness could not be definitively proven to be pre-existing. Anyone familiar with veterinary medicine understands that young kittens can decline rapidly, and in many cases a definitive diagnosis is not always possible before death--especially when the animal is unstable. The lack of a final diagnosis does not mean the kitten was healthy at the time of sale. There was no evidence that the illness was caused by diet, environment, or any action on my part after transfer. Symptoms appeared shortly after coming home, which strongly suggests an underlying condition present before purchase. To make matters worse, shortly after this experience I purchased another kitten. While the kitten is currently healthy, I later discovered inconsistencies in the pedigree documentation, including a date of birth that does not match the passport. This raised serious concerns about record accuracy, transparency, and overall breeding practices. Instead of working toward a fair and humane resolution--such as a refund, partial reimbursement, or even a goodwill gesture--the store responded with a cold, legal-style rejection that placed all responsibility on the buyer. This experience has left me heartbroken, frustrated, and deeply disappointed. Losing a pet is devastating enough. Being denied support afterward only adds to the pain. I am sharing this review not out of anger, but out of responsibility to others. Buying a pet should come with trust, transparency, and ethical support when something goes wrong. Unfortunately, that was not my experience here. I truly hope the store reflects on this situation and improves how they support customers who experience such heartbreaking losses. read more

We made a mistake of purchasing our first kitten from Happy Paws website. Kitten arrived sick, and was taken straight to the emergency room. 3 days later our kitten passed away, leaving us heartbroken, and with substantial vet bills. Vet said he had heart failure. A genetic desease. We reached out to seller and were blocked! My wife and kids were devastated, and frankly so was I. We ended up purchasing our next kitten from a local breeder in the bay area Lulu's Kittens, and what a difference! Always responsive, supportive and our kitten is amazing! He came healthy, socialized and we all fell in love with him rightaway. If you are looking for healthy Scottish kitten, stay away from Happy Paws! read more

I want to warn everyone about HappyPawsUs, a cat broker selling a multitude of purebred kittens from Eastern Europe. I purchased two kittens from them, and within 8 months, both kittens fell sick with Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP)--a deadly disease caused by a mutation of feline coronavirus. I don't want anyone else to go through what I have, emotionally or monetarily. Please DO NOT support HappyPawsUs. The more people buy from them, the more they will continue this harmful business. Ethical breeding matters--this isn't just about bad luck; this is about reckless and irresponsible breeding practices that are killing cats. read more

I thought my British shorthair kitten was vaccinated, but only for rabies. Didn't catch it until two months later... since I didn't know. I had to take my little Ragdoll in something is wrong with him and I hope it wasn't from being exposed to my unvaccinated British short hair. Wish this was disclosed better since I'm a new cat owner and didn't know rabies isn't the only vaccine needed. I don't want to lose my cats to unforeseen circumstances. Anywyas hopefully they are both going to be ok! But I have to play catch up with the vaccines since my kitty is 6 months. read more

Happy Paws - Left cat from happypaws - Pet Breeders Near Me

My experience getting a British Longhair was exceptional! She is very healthy and well adjusted. You can tell she's been well cared for beyond just the veterinary checks and the sales process (which were incredible, by the way). My kitten is playful, loving and clearly has been handled in a positive way throughout her short life. Having fostered and adopted several cats and kittens over the years, this kind of behavior was very obvious versus the kitties we've brought home before to show what receiving love feels like. She fully trusted Alona and ran to her several times while we chatted. Speaking of Alona, I couldn't have asked for a better experience in responsiveness, explanation of all details and overall dedication to her work. Thank you for bringing us our new member of the family! read more

BEWARE... I purchased 3 kittens in Oct. 2022 for $12,800.00 There were issues with All of the 3 we first selected. Sick kittens are being being shipped to Alona and Olga from other countries. My first female arrived sick in Fla and the day we were to pick her up in Jacksonville, Olga called me crying saying " Margo" was hospitalized and she didn't know What to do and asked if I could pay the estimate to get her treatment. I asked for a copy of estimate and she sent It was for $ 5800-7655.00. Unbelievable ...and I declined and said we wanted another kitten. ( she later said the veterinarian was keeping her. ( Who really Knows) I will include the estimate If I can attach a picture. Many weeks later we received Quana and to date she is in good health.(Praise The Lord !) My first male I was told had a tail issue so I picked out Mozart. I received him in March 2023 and he Suddenly died on 11/1/23 ( Only days notice he was lathargic) As per their policy for kittens passing away within 1 year of purchase I paid $400.00 for an autopsy ( Mozart alone was $4000.) After sending the autopsy to Alona I got " We're So Sorry for your Loss" we will give you $400.00 off another kitten and sent me a list of How To Take Care of your kitten! I Rescue cats as well so Duh...ARE YOU KIDDING? This Nightmare goes on.... Now getting to the kitten I purchased for my sons Cattery. This event happened 5 months prior to my Mozart passing away.. Their first female arrived in Fla sick and they were told she had a respiratory issue but would be fine. Alona assured them she'd be ok and to take the kitten. My daughter in law insisted on calling the vet hospital and was told Do Not Take This Kitten! ...and They did not . They selected Hera (her name ) she became suddenly deathly ill only several months after they got her ( keep in mind we had to take all kittens to our own vet for a wellness check within 3 days of receiving ) She had a contagious infection and she died along with 4 of my sons newest kitten litter. Thousands of dollars were spent trying to save all of these kittens to No Avail. My sons family was TRAUMATIZED.. Alona turned over my sons request for compensation over to her attorney after my son had to get autopsies to state cause of death. They were sent a threatening letter to Cease action. Hera had a contagious infection which started the death. This is in Litigation. HappyPaws is a Broker of purebreds and it's Obvious they are not Concerned with these out of country Catteries breeding Sick kittens for Big Dollars! This is my Families Experience with Them and Action has been taken to hold them accountable for participating in this cruel importing ! You CANNOT CLAIM To Love these animals and treat them with Such Disrespect! ***I was able to upload the invoice from the Vet Estimate it is LeadER ANIMAL Specialty Hospital in Cooper City , Fla. Barbara McDaniel read more

Happy Paws - Estimate for Margo's Hospitalization in Fla. - Pet Breeders Near Me

This is a breeding farm. Absolutely insane price points, pricing based on color, an extreme variety of breeds etc. They lie about the vaccinations given to their kittens and the health of the animal you're receiving. Buyer beware. Find an ETHICAL breeder who practices ETHICAL animal husbandry and provides you with verifiable documentation on the health and background of your pet. Go to your chosen breed's club and they have a breeder directory for show-proven parents with lineage and health testing available for anyone to look up, AVOID BREEDING FARMS LIKE THIS AT ALL COSTS. All you are doing is paying into their business and funding their actions. read more

I've got my baby chinchilla Scottish Fold from Happy Paws. Alona was super helpful, very precessional. Our baby Lili such an amazing kitty. We love her so much. Thanks to Happy Paws again! read more

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AVOID AT ALL COSTS - We purchased a Scottish fold from this middleman. she imports cats from Ukraine where there are clearly no, or wildly insufficient testing. Her initial contract agreement states that all warranties on pet health are removed the moment she hands you the cat. We quickly found out that our cat was born with severe heart issues, and has now, and the young age of two, gone into congential heart failure. he has only a few more months to live. DO NOT USE THIS MIDDLEMAN- She has even been expelled from the US. read more

I was at a loss trying to find a Russian Blue kitten in the US during the pandemic when I stumbled upon Happy Paws US. I was a bit skeptical at first due to some of the reviews I read on other sites but decided to roll the dice and purchase a kitten through them. Artem (the COO) who I interacted with was very professional throughout the process and took the time to answer all of my questions. My kitten arrived in less than a week and was in great shape (up to date on her vaccinations and free of worms/parasites). I would definitely recommend Happy Paws US to friends and would do business with them again. read more

I purchased a kitten from Happy Paws who arrived as promised. The vet I took him to was not able to decipher the types of vaccines given the kitten as the types and dosages were written in a foreign language. The kitten lived for about 5 months before having to be euthanized due to FIP, a feline covid disease that is always fatal. The disease is acquired within the first few weeks of birth generally due to overcrowded or unsanitary conditions. Not all cats that acquire the disease get it but if they do, it is always fatal. I contacted Alana and received no response. I contacted the FB group that facilitated the sale and received no response except to be almost immediately dropped/banned from membership. The $1850.00 I spent for the kitten was a small price compared to the vet bills. read more

This was the best experience ever - from start to delivery of our new addition to the family. The Happy Paws team walked me through the process and provided me with lots of information to support me in choosing the purrrrrrfect fit for our family. Xena is awesome and we couldn't be happier! I was particularly grateful when Artem offered delivery service for us, as I was having difficultly making arrangements to pick her up. Artem brought her to our home and helped Xena make the transition - it was perfect! We spent quite a bit of time selecting the best fit for us and thanks to Artem's expertise, help with all my questions, and his personal touch to ensure Xena made it to a happy home - Xena is a great fit! I loved how Happy Paws is just as concerned the kittens are a good fit for the family as the family is for the kitten! Thank you Happy Paws! read more

I have purchased 2 Scottish folds from Happy paws. 1st was back in 2018 I picked it up straight from the owners house here in south Florida, the second one i got in December 2021 (3 months ago) as my Ex girlfriend took the first cat and it is now hers. That being said I couldn't be happier the cat arrived within 10 days of me purchasing through the website and was delivered right to my door. My cat is super friendly and loves everyone no health concerns as he has already been to the vet twice for (removal of his balls). She does import them from other countries or cities (not sure) and i guess there is no inspection process to ensure you have a healthy kitty. However I have not had any issues so far so i will give her 5 stars. read more