We are located in the beautiful Tennessee Valley in Northwestern Alabama close the border where Mississippi, Tennessee, and Alabama meet along the historic Natchez Trace near Florence, AL.
We understand that adding a doggo to your family is a life changing experience and we'll be here to help with questions or concerns.
We strive to include the personal touches to make this an enjoyable experience from the time you first contact us until your new furry friend comes to your home.
We love our dogs and hope you do too!
My family and I bought Mallie from Heavenly Paws AL in February 2019. We knew right away, that we were buying a pup from a reputable breeder. The dogs were well taken care of and Karolyn was extremely knowledgeable. Karolyn answered all of our questions and continued to keep the lines of communication open after we brought our little girl home.
Now, let me tell you about my best friend, Mallie. She is not only a welcomed addition to the household, but Mallie has filled a long overdue void in the family. It took us 4 years before deciding to buy another puppy and she was definitely worth the wait. Mallie brings so much love and happiness into our home that it’s hard to recall what life was like before she joined our family.
She has an amazing temperment; she wakes you up in the morning with a full face washing and greets you at the door with the speediest of tail wags. She always wants to be by your side and is the best helper around the house since she has a curious disposition. Mallie is a bundle of energy and enjoys going for walks and playing ball with her family she also loves going for drives with her mama and cuddles next to her. We have had many compliments about how wonderful Mallie is. From her colouring, to her gentle manner. From her soft coat to her attractive looks. She greets her “human friends” with much exuberance.
Mallie really has completed our family and we are truly grateful for Karolyn and Heavenly Paws AL for blessing us with the best gift of all, our little girl Mallie.
Mallie
~ Beth W
I can’t say enough good things about Heavenly Paws AL and Karolyn Richardson.
When we decided to get a golden doodle, I talked to a few friends who had gotten their dogs from Heavenly Paws AL. They came highly recommended and it’s obvious that their dogs are something special.
After talking to Karolyn and telling her what we wanted, she kept us posted with pictures and updates on our sweet Lexi girl until the day we got her. Oh, and the day we got her was something special.
At the time, Karolyn was a flight attendant for American Airlines. She flew her on the plane with her from Alabama to Houston, Texas. My husband and I were so excited to meet this little ball of fur.
She’s seven years old now and a huge part of our family. We travel often and she goes almost everywhere with us. She’s a great traveler, plays well with other dogs, and loves her people unconditionally.
Lexi
~ Patty P M
We drove many miles to bring our Mini Golden doodle Myles home. He is and has been the best dog I have ever had. He is smart and so spoiled. We love him so much!! I highly recommend Heavenly Paws AL for your next fur baby!!
Myles
~ Cassidy W
Paw-sitive Praise from our Alumni
We regularly expose puppies to grooming rituals to help them get ready for their new home.
We brush generally using a slicker brush (Chris Christensen Big K Slicker Brush) OR a human hair brush along with a metal comb to detangle.
We use curved grooming scissors with a safety tip to tidy up, an oatmeal and aloe based tear free shampoo and/or whitening shampoo and conditioner for puppies, and a high velocity dryer to get ready for their new home.
TIP: It's good to have Zymox Otic on hand for any issues with ears. We recommend having a vet or professional groomer pluck ears when needed.
Grooming
All puppies are given a thorough health exam from nose to tail from our expert vet team - this includes a comprehensive fecal study. They are cleared to go home with age appropriate vaccinations after 8 weeks of age.
We send their complete medical records, our vet contact information, registration information, and feeding instructions in the Take Home Folder.
Feel free to reach out to our vet for a reference or if you have any questions about our protocols that have been established under the guidance of our veterinary team.
Health certificates for air travel can be provided for an additional fee.
Vet Checked
We introduce puppies to larger dogs, children, and begin potty training using pee pads, along with crate training.
We play music of all sorts and use puppy desensitizing sounds to help get them ready for their new life adventures.
The key to training is to be CONSISTENT and to use only POSITIVE reinforcement techniques. Rewarding them for WANTED behavior, ignoring them when they are jumping or barking for attention. PATIENCE and having a sense of HUMOR are a necessity when working with pups. They pick up on your energy and will respond accordingly.
REMEMBER, dogs communicate with barking and body language. Raising your voice telling them to be quiet will likely be perceived as you barking at them, thus getting them to bark back at you.