Puppy Dogs & Ice Cream Reviews 181

TrustScore 3 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I asked to have subscription cancelled and the responded quickly. They do a wonderful job with books for children on a variety of topics as well as ways for parents to help.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I just found that I have been being billed for a subscription since April 2023. This is December 2023. I called to ask what this was about; they could not answer what purchase was made because t... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quality both in paper grade and message. Relationships are all important in life and need to be taught in a way that penetrates our youth. I can find books on topics that are helpful but PD&IC draws i... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This company is very shady. I ordered books paid for them and then a year later I’m told they are charging me for my subscription! Lo and behold they charged me last year … I missed seeing chargers my... See more

Company details

  1. Childrens Book Store
  2. Book Publisher

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Puppy Dogs & Ice Cream is a children’s book publishing company based out of San Diego, CA. We’re a small team of writers, designers, illustrators and book lovers who are committed to providing children’s books that are high quality and entertaining. We strive to make meaningful and educational stories that help children grow into the best versions of themselves. Our books are printed here in the USA and each book is carefully made with love and the intent to instill lifelong values within our readers. Our Authors are from across the globe and bring unique passion and expertise to stories they create. By bringing our books into the world, we hope to reignite a love for reading and writing, one child at a time.


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TrustScore 3 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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I asked to have subscription cancelled and the responded quickly. They do a wonderful job with books for children on a variety of topics as well as ways for parents to help.

December 25, 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I just found that I am being billed monthly for a subscription.

I just found that I have been being billed for a subscription since April 2023. This is December 2023.
I called to ask what this was about; they could not
answer what purchase was made because they did not know. When I asked to cancel they stated that they can
only refund the past three months. A BIG scam because it is another aggressive marketing scheme to get paid for nothing. Their billing information on my bank statement says Puppy Dogs and Ice Cream Pub. Apparently when I saw the
charge in the past, I ignored it because we
do go out for ice cream and often the business's billing on our statement show a different name that is not on the business that we patronized. Tricky way to make a profit.

December 14, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Kids love the app!

I love that my subscription allows my kids to use the Puppy Dogs & Ice Cream app too! Always prompt and reliable service and resolution too! Thank you!!

December 12, 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

12/7/2023 charged without authorization

12/7/2023. When Paypal notified me last night that I had been charged $103.79 I panicked as I had not made a purchase and didn't even recognize the company name. I discovered that in Oct 2022 I made a $38 purchase from the company. In November 2022 I was charged $103.79 for a subscription service I did not authorize. I failed to notice the charge in 2022. The charge on 12/7/2023 was a renewal of a charge I did not authorize. I hope the company will refund both of the $103.79 charges.

December 7, 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This company is very shady

This company is very shady. I ordered books paid for them and then a year later I’m told they are charging me for my subscription! Lo and behold they charged me last year … I missed seeing chargers my husband had surgery and I was not as diligent combing the credit card charges. I asked to have my money refunded as I never used their services…. They refused… Don’t buy from them unless you want charges a month later for a subscription you don’t wish to have!

November 10, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Real people giving Real Service

In a world that is more AI than Real, where our conversation is by text rather than mouth and our lives are governed by unseen, yet controlling forces, I was delighted to find Puppy Dogs & Icecream. They are real people writing about real life and providing real books to give children a real understanding of a real life. And the cherry on top is their service. It is beyond every other service experience I have had in recent years. My email to customer service was answered within the hour. It was personable and understanding and included an action on their end that I thought I may have to fight for. They are the REAL Deal.

October 31, 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Billed *AGAIN* for canceled subscription

I was just billed $97.00 for a "trial" subscription that I canceled a year ago. I never knowingly authorized any ongoing subscription with this company in the first place and canceled it after being billed $97 in September 2022. I have accessed no content from this company in the past year. I live on a fixed income and cannot afford to pay for something I didn't order and haven't used.

October 16, 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

By buying 2 little books for a friend

By buying 2 little books for a friend, unbeknownst to me I “automatically” signed up for audiobooks to the tune of $104.73 a year!!!!! I considered their emails to be no more than advertising, and I didn’t want any more books.
If you are taking someone’s money, you should make sure they know it and for what,
Otherwise ITS A SCAM!!!

September 28, 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Run From These Thieves

This company is nothing other than a bunch of scammers and thieves. I bought a book for my grandson and was then signed up for a bogus virtual library that I never wanted. They just decided to add me and charge me $103.16 in September, 2022. I noticed the charge again on October 2, 2023 and called customer service. I requested a refund for both charges as I never requested the bogus virtual library and they refunded the October charge but told me it was just too bad that I fell for their scam and wouldn't refund the September, 2022 charge. Do NOT purchase from them. They will rob you and sign you up for things you don't want, won't use and laugh all the way to their bank. A shameful way to conduct business as they prey on the unsuspecting.

October 2, 2023
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I am not happy that I bought 3 books…

I am not happy that I bought 3 books from PDIC & was offered a gift, but they are unable to fulfill that reward!! Every book that was listed on their website was SOLD OUT. When I reached out in a chat, I was told I could go to Amazon to purchase. My discount from PDIC would not be honored there, so what’s the point of claiming a gift for your purchases!?!?

July 4, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great bedtime stories!!

I appreciate your customer service representative. I was overcharged because of a mistake that I made. It was cleared up immediately and I was refunded the amount that was charged.
Thank you for your good service and immediate response to my email.

June 24, 2023
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