Since 2007, The Sam Simon foundation has been performing a variety of free non-spay/neuter surgeries. The lists below contain some of the surgeries that are performed in the mobile clinic, as well as some that aren’t. Click on the type of surgery that you’re interested in to get more information.
While we do our best to address each request as it comes in, it is important to note that we re-prioritize these requests on a daily basis. Certain ailments, such as cherry eye, may have to wait a year or more to get in, while others, such as bladder stones, are scheduled immediately.
Depending on the ailment, you may be required to bring your pet in for a pre-exam at our clinic, at which time a physical exam will be given, and the urgency level of the ailment recorded. Exams are only scheduled if we anticipate that we will be performing surgery your pet. We do NOT offer general exams.
All non-spay/neuter surgeries performed by the foundation require a minimum of two follow-up visits. In an effort to remain accessible to our clients from week to week, each location is typically scheduled only 2-5 miles from the previous location.
Because our surgery clinic requires a minimum of three trips to resolve each issue, we change locations at a geographically slow rate, which each clinic location typically only 2-5 miles from the previous location. For a list of locations, click here.
All surgeries are performed at our doctor’s discretion. E-collars, appropriate bandaging, pain medication, antibiotics, after-care instructions, and follow-up exams are included with surgeries performed by The Sam Simon Foundation.
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There are many situations which might require a dog or cat to have a leg amputated, such as cancer, deformities, and certain types of injuries. When an animal’s welfare and/or life is at stake, The Sam Simon Foundation may be able to perform an amputation.
The sudden loss of a beloved pet’s limb can be very tragic for its human parents to see. We worry that the quality of our pet’s life may never be the same, and that they’re going to be in pain. The truth is that amputations are often far more traumatic for us to deal with than for our pets to deal with. Depending on the situation, your pet can recover rather quickly from a leg amputation, and continue to live a full and happy life.
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Ear hematomas are very common, particularly in pets who have a history of ear infections. A hematoma can occur as a result of the animal shaking it’s head violently, from a fight, or even from rough play. The hematoma develops when trauma to the ear flap causes a blood vessel to rupture, thereby spilling blood into the surrounding tissue. As a result, the ear flap fills up with blood, and feels like a soft cushion or a fluid-filled pocket. Do not drain it yourself! This could lead to permanent scarring and infection. The only resolution is through proper surgical aid. Surgery should be done very quickly, or the pet might wind up with “cauliflower ear”, a permanent condition that renders the ear flap heavily scarred and often caused the pet to become deaf.
Some pets suffer from chronic ear infections. Ear infections are smelly, painful, and can lead to a permanent loss of hearing.
If your pet has a history of ear infections that can’t be controlled by regular flushes and cleanings, a lateral ear resectioning may be in order.
Because dogs’ ear canals are curved into a “J-like” shape, it is thought that the debris and wax have a harder time draining. A lateral resectioning would remove this curvature, shortening the ear canal and making it straight. While this surgery is not always effective in its attempt to resolve the chronic ear infections, it can be useful for some. It is also often used as a more conservative approach to having a total ear ablation. *The Sam Simon Foundation does not offer total ear ablations. Please see your regular veterinarian about other options if you feel your pet is in need of a total ear ablation.
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An entropion is when either the top or bottom eyelid, or both, is turned in causing the eyelashes rub against the surface of the eye. This can cause pain, squinting, tearing, and can even damage the cornea, thereby limiting the pet’s ability to see. While any cat or dog can have this condition, it is particularly common in Shar-peis, Chow Chows and Retrievers. It may be congenital, or it may develop later on in life in association with other ailments.
Fortunately, there is a surgical resolution for this ailment. If your pet has been diagnosed with entropion, or if you suspect your pet has it, please contact our clinic.
When a pet has suffered trauma to the eye, or has a certain type of illness, the eyeball must sometimes be removed. This is known as an enucleation of the eye. Advanced glaucoma might require an enucleation to relieve the pet of pain. Another common need for an enucleation is when an animal has been hit by a car, attacked by another animal, or suffered some other kind of traumatic event that results in the eyeball being partially forced out of its socket.
After an an enucleation has been performed, the eyelids are shortened, and are then permanently sewn shut.
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The Sam Simon Foundation offers free spay/neuter surgeries for pets belonging to families who earn less than $40,000 per year. Our mobile clinic travels to a series of pre-designated locations throughout Los Angeles in the hopes of making a dent in the unwanted pet population in many different communities
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The Sam Simon Foundation offers free spay/neuter surgeries for pets belonging to families who earn less than $40,000 per year. Our mobile clinic travels to a series of pre-designated locations throughout Los Angeles in the hopes of making a dent in the unwanted pet population in many different communities
The Sam Simon Foundation offers free spay/neuter surgeries for pets belonging to families who earn less than $40,000 per year. Our mobile clinic travels to a series of pre-designated locations throughout Los Angeles in the hopes of making a dent in the unwanted pet population in many different communities
The Sam Simon Foundation offers free spay/neuter surgeries for pets belonging to families who earn less than $40,000 per year. Our mobile clinic travels to a series of pre-designated locations throughout Los Angeles in the hopes of making a dent in the unwanted pet population in many different communities
The Sam Simon Foundation offers free spay/neuter surgeries for pets belonging to families who earn less than $40,000 per year. Our mobile clinic travels to a series of pre-designated locations throughout Los Angeles in the hopes of making a dent in the unwanted pet population in many different communities
The Sam Simon Foundation offers free spay/neuter surgeries for pets belonging to families who earn less than $40,000 per year. Our mobile clinic travels to a series of pre-designated locations throughout Los Angeles in the hopes of making a dent in the unwanted pet population in many different communities
The Sam Simon Foundation offers free spay/neuter surgeries for pets belonging to families who earn less than $40,000 per year. Our mobile clinic travels to a series of pre-designated locations throughout Los Angeles in the hopes of making a dent in the unwanted pet population in many different communities
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Call: 1-888-364-7729
(1-888-DOG-SPAY)