My dad's senior German shepherd, Pepper, had a large tumor removed. They took excellent care of her and she recovered without any issues. The whole staff were very caring. Without Sam Simon's help, my father could not afford regular vets fees for the surgery. Highly recommend the Sam Simon Foundation especially if you are on a fixed income. Thanks again, Sam Simon Foundation for giving Pepper additional years and joy to my dad with his beloved German Shepherd, Pepper. read more

I want to address several statements to the owner because they do not accurately reflect what happened. First, please do not characterize my behavior as bullying. I have every email I sent, and while my emotions were understandably high because my dog's life was at risk, I never once disrespected, threatened, or bullied anyone. Being emotional while advocating for my senior dog is not the same as being abusive. Second, you were not the person who spoke with me on the phone, yet your response is written as though you personally witnessed that conversation. Comprehension of what I actually said matters. I never said the receptionist herself was irritating. I said it was frustrating that she repeatedly told me pyometra is a deadly infection--which I was already fully aware of. If I didn't understand the seriousness of pyometra, I would not have been advocating so persistently to save Shivers. There are no inconsistencies in my story. Financially, I consistently explained that I am unemployed, receive public assistance, and earned less than $40,000, which met the financial criteria for your foundation. Those facts never changed. What upset me was the phone call regarding Cherry financing. I never shared information about Cherry with the receptionist, yet she brought it up and assumed we had remaining funds available. That assumption was incorrect. I was not approved for Cherry--my sister was. There were no remaining funds to use. I also have an itemized invoice from Love Animal Hospital showing exactly what was paid. Of course I applied to the other resources your organization provided. Unfortunately, none of the foundations were able to assist, and the "low-cost" veterinary clinics I contacted were still quoting over $2,000 for surgery, which is simply not affordable for me. My emotional circumstances have also remained consistent. My grandmother, Veronica, passed away from sepsis on Mother's Day. My other grandmother, Morena, is currently battling Stage 4 adenocarcinoma. I explained that Shivers is my emotional support animal, which is why I fought so hard to obtain surgery for her. Those statements have never changed. Please also do not make assumptions about my history with Shivers. I only became Shivers' legal owner last year. From the time we adopted her until 2025, she lived with my mother. Beginning in 2025, she began living independently with me. When I was 12 years old, I repeatedly asked my mother to have Shivers spayed, but my mother believed she was too fragile for surgery. Looking back, of course I wish she had been spayed years ago, but that decision was never mine to make. I only became financially independent in 2025, and shortly afterward I lost my job. While someone might say I had a year to pursue surgery, I was not aware of pyometra at that time, and Shivers was already a senior dog. I never expected this medical emergency to happen. I am also not entitled. I come from a low-income household and have always been humble about my circumstances. This was never about me asking for special treatment. It has always been about trying to save Shivers. What made the phone call so upsetting was that the receptionist made it seem as though having Cherry financing meant your organization was no longer willing to help us. That was confusing because just the week before she had encouraged me to call her back on Sunday so we could try to get Shivers in for surgery. The change in communication left me feeling like I had suddenly been sent back to square one. Pyometra surgery is an expensive emergency procedure. Given my financial situation and other responsibilities, it simply was not something I could afford on my own. That is why I reached out to your foundation in the first place. I respectfully ask that my concerns be addressed based on what actually occurred rather than assumptions about my intentions or character. I AM ATTACHING SCREENSHOT OF THE EMAILS I HAVE SENT THIS FOUNDATION THE OWNER IS DEFINITELY LYING ABOUT MY CHARACTER OF BEING A BULLY. If this is what you call "bullying" you need tough skin and should not be helping people that are emotionally just trying to advocate for their pets! You as the owner unfortunately lack logic. 14 years ago I was 11 so you tell me how I was supposed to spay my dog? Jesus Christ. I guess at 11 I'm supposed to be an adult and make these decisions. read more

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They were amazing and communicated really quickly and always responded. Of course they are always busy and definitely have a lot of work and emails to go through but they have always been really nice and friendly. My dog is doing amazing and I can't believe they were able to help us to quickly. read more

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I owe this foundation so much and am happy I can say THANK YOU. They were literally life savers. I randomly found them as I desperately looked for help because my cat had gotten skin cancer and I did not have the money to give her care. -I applied and heard for them quickly which was essential -They were super friendly and helpful -I appreciated that the income range for applicants was a little higher than extreme low income. Vet care is very expensive. -They require a diagnosis from a vet (at least when I applied several years ago) They took care of my cat and the follow up appointment. They educated me and instructed me to what I should do. I was so grateful that I asked if I could donate and they told me they didn't take money for their services. I left there feeling so so grateful. 7 years later my cat is still with us and is healthy. And she's a super cute earless cat! read more

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I'm beyond grateful for this foundation and its staff for helping my pets, especially my older poodle mix with her big surgery. She had bladder stones, a big mass, and many more complications, but they helped her and gave her another chance at life. They also spayed and neutered her daughters. They are amazing, super friendly, and very caring. May the Lord bless them all for what they do for us pet owners and our furry babies. I'm very thankful; there are no words I can say to let you guys know how thankful I am. read more

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Oh my God, how to list the ways this organization is so fantastic...!! First of all, it's free! No, first of all the doctor is really good. The services are so well done. Secondly the staff is incredibly kind. Thirdly... It's free!! if you qualify and if you are accepted, you weren't even allowed to donate or try to help. The service is completely free. They will explain things very clearly, where to show up and when to show up for the initial consultation, they're great at answering questions. They respond to follow up email questions. I can't say enough good things. What a godsend they were to me, and my beloved beastie cat. read more

Incredible group! Thank you so much! You all are so organized and efficient and prompt and thorough with your communication. Would highly recommend to anyone needing a spay/neuter surgery for their cat/dog. read more

They are unreliable and rude, so do not waste your time with them! They are fully booked for months! They will not call you, and if they do, it will be at their leisure, merely to place you on a waiting list. All of the 5-star reviews must be fake. read more

Sam Simon Foundation was a miracle sent from above.. my story.. My boy was 14 at the time.. in his senior years. One day a small bump appeared on his nose and within months it was huge and gross and nasty and it stunk. They wanted me to pay over 4,000 for his surgery.. I cried for months as it just grew bigger.. I search and applied for different foundations to help me.. but there was nobody willing to pay for his surgery unless it was life threatening.. although it looked gross and looked bad it wasn't life threatening.. one day I got a return call from Sam Simon foundation! I qualified for him to have his surgery done with not one penny out of my pocket ! I couldn't believe what I was hearing! I had to pull over because I was crying ! Sam Simon foundation gave me two and a half more years to be with my Rocky! I'm so grateful for them and I wish I could give them 50 stars. So where they may not have given some people what they wanted or expected.. they gave me something I will never forget!! I got more time with my furbaby before his time came and he passed away like he should have .. of old age .. not with a big ugly stinky lump on his nose! Sam Simon you guys are the best!! It's been two years since my rocky passed away and four and a half years since he had his surgery done by you guys! I will never forget you guys.. the entire crew are angels in my eyes! You guys are the best !! Thank you from the whole of my heart for giving me more time with my boy thanks for being there and being a foundation like no other!!! God bless the entire Sam Simon foundation! Grateful blessed and so lucky to have had them recommended to me! They don't accept donations or any kind of payment.. they do what they do because they are angels !! If leaving a review is the most I can do .. then I'm gonna go all out! Thanks you guys so much!! I would post the picture but honestly they are yucky.. so just post his after photo ..when he was in recovery read more

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They did not call at the preferred time, instead nearly a week later called early morning. Hannah L replied with ultimately a reprimand that I had been profane referring to a person in my email to them. THEN advised Staff not to reply! At the very last sentence of I did protest with an Anglo-Saxon expression meaning mishandled and abusive. BEHAVIOR! The callousness of informing me that the Sam Simon Foundation did not do surgery for internal masses! Which is NOT included in the Application Do's and Don'ts! Which of course Hannah did not address in her public Yelp reprimand. read more

Wow what an amazing organization. I supported my neighbor to apply for her 1.5 year old cat who had an injury and an open wound that was not going away. It was horrible, and after going to a first vet, we realized the cost of surgery was the only reason we could not give this young cat what he needed to fully recover. After applying that morning, they reached back out to us that afternoon and by the next day my neighbor and her cat had an appointment. This was a miracle! So grateful to the donors who support the work of this foundation. I drove them on both days of procedures and surgery and every single staff member was kind, welcoming, and supportive. They were punctual and communicated to us over the phone or email if they were running late. In our experience, this was an excellent level of care from the veterinarian, nurses and staff. Thank you Sam Simon Foundation - the cat is now healing in its first week since surgery and we hope he makes a full recovery. read more

So grateful to the Sam Simon Foundation. I don't know what I would've done without them. They helped my cat get surgery completely free, and everyone there was very kind and caring. You can tell they love what they do and really care about the animals. My cat is recovering amazing with no issues at all . You guys are incredible. Thank you for everything. Bless you for the work you do. read more

Very best in Animal Care is the Sam Simon Foundation. We were referred by a friend who is also having a financial hardship. They saved her Kitty, and after, we were given information on this foundation. We weren't perfect in communication and I thought all was lost. Our pup needed surgery for many growths and was quite uncomfortable for a year at least. The surgery was very expensive and we were barely making ends meet. We had taken out loans and our credit was maxed. We turned to Sam Simon in desperation. It was a life-changing experience. Their love for animals far exceeds any other Foundation I have ever seen or heard of by far. They never gave up on reaching out even after so many hit and misses. They hung in there until we communicated and offered their help. Without this Foundation and their excellent medical team, I truly don't know what would have happened to our pup. We were almost without hope when they reached back out to us & immediately they scheduled him in, like next day. They went way above and beyond during his surgery to remove everything that looked suspicious. We hadn't even asked for a consideration on any of the other areas affected... they did it "just because it was the right thing to do." What a gift ! What a blessing the Sam Simon Foundation is! I urge you take advantage of the amazing gift that they offer you because you will never find it again in this lifetime or anywhere else. Our gratitude is for a lifetime. Thank you so much Sam Simon. Our pup is 100% again and this would not be possible without you. Respect and love. We so appreciate you. Papa, Chris, Dawn and Sophie. read more

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I can't thank them enough they saved my baby's life!! My dog had pyometra and it was getting worse my then day it was going to be expensive at her vet for everything she needed. The Sam Simon foundation took my dog in and took care of everything she needed with care gave her antibiotics/pain meds and had a check up 2 days later everything went well, read more

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I absolutely love & admire and appreciate everything this organization has done for my dog !! I don't know what I would have done without them when my best friend my American Mastiff Bully needed his surgery!! read more

The amazing people at the Sam Simon foundation without a doubt saved my dog's life. He's aging and had growths growing fast. They were so uncomfortable for him, but the cost of surgery was overwhelming. I went to bed every night worried about my dog's health, trying to find assistance. I'm so lucky to have found this foundation, They reached out to me quickly and before I knew it i was going through the process for his surgery. They operate a tight ship, and they must with the amount of owners with dogs seeking help. They are efficient, thorough and kind. They saved my dog's life. Thank you Sam Simon Foundation read more

I appreciate your call back and offering me resources. Its very disheartening that there isn't more options like yours. read more

They removed 5 masses only thing I didn't like is that they force us to fix her. She was already 10 and I just don't think it was necessary. read more

Lacy Animal Shelter recommended this foundation to us. They did a great job on my dog Taffy. Two cancer surgeries & everything went well. Everything is free (medicine & recovery collar) & we didn't pay a dime. No income limit to qualify. We paid $300 just for a blood test on this private company. Thankful & grateful for this foundation. Very highly recommended. read more

I haven't needed their services yet but I feel secure in the knowledge that they are there for all of our fur babies if we ever do. I knew Sam pretty well, years ago and he was one of a kind for sure. We bonded over our love for good comedy, X-Files, and most of all our connection and love of animals. I'm certain he's very proud of the team that's allowing him to continue taking care of them still. There are times I'd think of Sam over these many years and instead of feeling down, I've found myself checking in here and it warms my soul and puts a. smile on my face when I read about the great work you all continue to do. I see his spirit in these messages from your patients & their humans and feel he's still here watching out for all of us. Thank you ALL for what you do and for doing it with such heart and love... (even the times when it's tough ) Toni T read more

They were very polite and professional tender and gentle with my lil momma. they even felt sorry for her after they saw the stones extracted from her. I earnestly recommend them they took my baby after three days of eval and I had no issues. read more

I want to start by saying I had trusted SAM Foundation for over 20 years with my dogs and cats, and for that, I was always grateful. They've done good work in the past -- including eye removal surgery and bladder stone removal for my white poodle named Mamas. I appreciated those services deeply. But I need to share why I stopped trusting them -- because the last experience was heartbreaking. During Mamas' second surgery, I was called in the middle of the operation and told to come pick her up immediately because they "didn't know what was wrong." That call was shocking, confusing, and terrifying. I picked her up not knowing what had happened, and she passed away shortly after. I was left with grief, no explanation, and no closure. When they recently called me to schedule spays for two pit bulls, I told the representative the real reason I didn't bring them in: because of what happened to Mamas. I also expressed gratitude for the past -- even while sharing something painful. Instead of compassion, I was met with a defensive and dismissive response. I was told things like "you still should have contacted us," and "you're wasting our time." That moment confirmed everything. There was no empathy. No ownership. No accountability. Just blame. I'm sharing this because pet owners deserve honesty. We trust these organizations with family -- not just animals. And when that trust is broken, and the response is cold, it's devastating. I won't be returning. I truly hope they take this as a moment to reflect on how they treat people -- especially those who come to them in pain, not anger. In memory of my beloved Mamas. read more

My baby got an ear hematoma so i took her to a local vet to get it drained it but i couldn't afford the repair surgery so the hematoma came back a couple days later. i was looking for low income services for her ear repair and then i found The Sam Simon Foundation. i sent in my application on saturday night, they called me sunday morning, had me approved, & scheduled my appointment for monday all in a span of 1 hour!!! i had also mentioned she had not been spayed and that i was looking around for a place that spayed at a discounted price and they offered me the service! Staff was so nice and gentle with my baby! While i was in the process of getting approved it felt like they were genuinely trying to help me out & wanted the best for my doggie! I really appreciate them so much and i would 100% recommend you guys look into this place! my doggie is obviously still recovering but she's doing super well!! she also got her nails trimmed, microchipped, vaccinated, prescribed medication, and idk what they put on her coat but she smelled really good when she came out ! To The Sam Simon Foundation, thank you so much for your time and help, we will forever appreciate you guys! read more

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My precious dog was in a very bad state. The Vet wanted over 7 thousand dollars. I couldn't afford that even on a good day. I reached out to the Sam Simon Foundation and the very next day my dog was seen and had his surgery! They are caring and do an excellent job. All of the staff are amazing. I can't praise them enough. I thank God for places like this. I didn't have to spend one penny and my dog is doing great! Thank you all. read more

A long overdue review. My family dog had an eye mole/growth that was starting to inch into his cornea. I took him to the vet and was quoted $6000. I'm a social worker, I couldn't afford it. But by complete chance, I came to know of the Sam Simon Foundation and submitted an application online. Truthfully, I didn't think they would get back to me, and especially not as quickly as they did. Free vet care seemed too good to be true. However, about two weeks? After the initial online application, someone called me to schedule an appointment. The different vet techs on the phone with me were super communicative and polite. I was able to hand over Beau and receive him the same day with complete medications and even his mass for testing. Beau is now mass-free and has returned to his daily post of eating my dad's plants. I think a lot of the negative reviews are simply because people can't follow instructions. The Foundation is very particular in the way they receive and handle appointments such as remaining in your car, coming on time, filling out forms properly, etc. You have to realize that they are providing FREE services and have a way of doing things. Simply follow the instructions and ask questions if you're confused. read more

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I was contacted by them soon after applying. My 1 and a half year old who weighs about 2 lbs needs surgery. I was told they would spay her when surgery is done which is sweet. I'm meeting with the Dr. soon to discuss the course of the procedure. I'm praying her leg won't have to be amputated and can be fixed with a procedure to repair and maybe a little cast without surgery. I've used them in the past for my other littlest. This one was rescued and was born without a developed eye. Fingers crossed . read more

Thank you so much to all the amazing staff for saving me from a heartbreak and helping my baby Oreo with pyometra surgery. I really believed I was going to have to put my sweet baby of 8 years down.. Everywhere I would call was just too expensive for me especially being out of work and just having a baby. I was referred to The Sam Simon Foundation by a community member on facebook and quickly sent in an application praying for the best. You guys are angels! I'm so glad my baby is home and safe from surgery.. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart read more

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This clinic is saved my life more than once while it was saving the life of my pets. Needless to say, they are generous. But beyond that they are so caring. They call you after the surgery and stay on you to make sure your pet is doing well. I plan to put them in my will so they can continue to help people. read more

They are the best organization I've ever been to! My rescue had a lump on his back and I thought it might be cancerous. They were able to take my pet right away and I was so happy. They removed it and I'm happy to say it was benign. I wish they had more organizations out there that are so experienced and compassionate like this organization. Ty to all your staff at SS read more

Wonderful foundation that helped my little Lena with her mast cell tumor removal, fixed her hernia, and even chipped her at NO CHARGE. They are amazing and literal lifesavers. Thank you! read more

The Sam Simon Foundation - Here's my Lena after her surgery. - Veterinarians Near Me - Culver City, California

Great place for pets! Staff was super friendly and I felt our dog was vey well taken care of. Recovery was smooth, I cannot express how thankful I am for organizations like this. Thank you guys! read more

This place is amazing!!! They help save my dog. The staff is very caring and understanding. I couldn't afford to remove a mass tumor that was bigger than a grapefruit, from my dog's stomach, and this foundation did for me. The staff called the next day checking on my dogs. I will forever be grateful. I ask that if you're looking for a place to donate, please give to this company. They help us low income people with medical services that we can't afford. I can't afford to financially donate, however I will be donating blankets to them for the dogs in their care. - Tennille Smith read more

Staff was very professional, friendly and compassionate. They made me feel my pet was in good hands. Surgery for a hernia, 2 mammary tumors and neutering for my dog. So far she seems to be recovering well. Thank you for taking care of my pup. read more

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This foundation is heaven-sent! The vets were able to fix my dog's cherry eye situation and spay her at the same time. The vet was understanding, patient, and did an amazing job. Thank you! read more

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Very nice and friendly staff, they are definitely God sent, they took care of my Daisy so well. I appreciate everything the staff did for my Daisy. Thank you from the bottom of my and Daisy's heart. read more

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This place is heaven sent! Our kitten got out one day when my boyfriend and I were coming home from a trip and unfortunately damaged his eye beyond repair. I used the rest of my paycheck to send him to a regular vet that gave him an exam, painkillers and eyedrops, and couldn't afford the $3000+ they quoted me to get his eye removed nor could we get approval for care credit. This foundation taking care of this surgery changed my cats and my life forever and we are so grateful. Posting this 4 months after his surgery and timely recovery and things are perfect. he doesn't even know he's missing his eye! Thank you guys so much for what you do I hope to be able to repay you one day. read more

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Treated my fur baby well. Staff was very informative, professional and very kind. Totally recommend

While my pet was never seen by them, the care and support I received over the phone was phenomenal. My poor dog ate my son's fish hook and were quoted $5k from an ER vet. I don't understand how anyone in this economy can dish that out but thankfully we were referred to Sam Simon by the ER vet. It was quick and easy to apply online. I received an email immediately and didn't realize it said they'd contact us in one business day (he ate the hook on Saturday, I was scared they wouldn't answer us until Monday). Despite this, they still called us extremely early on Sunday morning. I missed the call but they left a message that unfortunately they don't do the surgery my dog needs. They asked that I email them so they could send over more information. I immediately emailed them and it took a while to hear back (not upset about that, I'm sure they have a ton of families who apply and animals to care for) but they called me back regardless and pointed me to a vet that could help. They honestly did more than I expected, they could've said "Sorry we can't help" and shut the door but here I am on Monday afternoon, sitting in the recommended vet's office having my dog looked after. I was scared my dog would have to be put down but thankfully that's not the case thanks to Sam Simon. Thank you Sam Simon Foundation not only for caring for my dog and connecting us with an affordable vet but also for being extremely patient and supportive of me as the owner. This foundation is amazing, keep doing the great work! read more

i have to say i wish i would have been helped i got the run around took forever to get anything from sam simon it ended up being a big waste of my time and did nothing but get my hopes up for nothing my puppy needed to have an emergency eye removal i was in need of some help as matter of fact im still waiting for a response. i am happy to say that my puppy was able to get the care she needed thanks to my wife. sam simon is a waste of time read more

I'm low-income and struggler alot and they decide not to help my dog. they say I make too much dollar but reality I don't. They told me below $80,000. My brother and I and they don't want use it. I pay rent and mother doesn't work and don't live with us. My dog is sick. they don't care about your pet at all. Very selfish people. I can't afford pay surgery for my dogs. I had to put down my dog. Thanks selfish people like them. Don't bothering use their service. I hope God punishment them!! read more

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