Actors & Others For Animals

I cannot thank Actors and Others for Animals enough for the incredible support they gave me and my dog during a really difficult time.From the moment I contacted them, the team at Actors and Others was compassionate, understanding, and truly dedicated to helping. Their support made all the difference—not only financially, but emotionally too. Thanks to them, my dog got the care she needed, and no longer has the persistent ear infection. I’m beyond grateful for their kindness, their generosity, and their incredible mission to help animals and the people who love them. They are truly a blessing.

Thanks to Actors and Others for helping my pet Ruby in a time of need, I took her in for spaying and discovered she had pyometra. There was no way I could afford all the cost. So I asked to put her down. Actor and others was called and they spoke in my behalf to animal hospital . There assistance was outstanding and I was able to take my Ruby home! Thank you so much to all of you- you are all so caring and understanding and helpful

Actors & Others For Animals is such a great nonprofit. My baby boy Alfie broke his tooth and was causing him so much pain. Actors & Others quickly stepped up and helped provide the service he needed immediately. His operation went smoothly and Alfie was back his usual self if not even happier and pain free. This nonprofit organization is simply just doing amazing and that’s just that and I am just so grateful. And to all the potential donors out there, just know this is a great cause and you will not regret it at all. Thank you so much Actors & Others!!

❤️We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude for your financial support toward our kitten’s surgery. The total cost of this life-saving procedure was $3,800, and your generous contribution of $750 made a big difference for us.

As a family from Ukraine, we had to take out a loan to cover the full cost — which wasn’t easy — but your help truly eased the burden. Your care for animals warms our hearts. No matter the challenges people face, we believe it's our duty to stand by and help our beloved pets.

Thank you so much for your kindness and support.
Here are a few photos of our little one! ❤️

Hello,
I want to wrote a review to show my appreciation towards the people that help donate money to this agency. Although it is very hard to come across organizations that truly help donate money when you cannot pay for your pets urgent needs, I was more than happy and thankful that we were referred to this organization because through them we were referred to a private donor who actually did help us, of course they did not pay the whole bill, they asked of us to pay as much as we could and they would come up with the rest. Bless their sole whoever this person was. I hope she will find it in her heart to help more people in need with their precious pets.

To this wonderful and blessed organization, from the bottom of my heart thank you for your support towards my baby TJ. He was diagnosed with a UTI which caused him to develop stones in his bladder. The amazing staff at Quartz Hill Veterinary Clinic were nothing but amazing and did everything they could to help TJ. The contribution you guys gave helped me tremendously amd it’s something i will always cherish
Again, thank you and may god bless you always
Shout out to QH Vet you guys are a blessing

I am incredibly grateful to Actors and Others for Animals for their kindness and support. They provided financial assistance for my pet’s medical care at a time when I truly needed help. Their generosity made all the difference, and I can’t thank them enough.

A special shoutout to Michelle and Beverly, who were absolutely amazing to work with! They were compassionate, patient, and truly dedicated to helping both pets and their families. Their kindness made the entire process smooth and stress-free.

This organization does such important work, and I highly recommend supporting them. Their efforts change lives, and I am beyond thankful for everything they do!

Me and my girlfriend were in a tight financial situation when two of our dogs got into a fight and our smallest dog (Bella) was injured and needed immediate medical attention. We reached out to Actors & Others for Animals and they were more than generous in our time of need. Bella is now home and has recuperated successfully. Thank you Actors & Others for Animals for making this possible!!!

My Cody was diagnosed with kidney failure, then anemia from the kidney issues. I had taken him to 3 different vets, paid all the money I had, and that was not enough. He needed sub-q fluids at home, blood work, special diet, supplements that cost $40 each a month EACH, and the list goes on.

I contacted Actors & Others For Animals for help with needed treatments. They were able to help with a donation that came at a critical time when money ran out. With their help, I was able to get him the care he needed.

I wish I could say it was a happy ending. My baby ended up passing Jan 2, 2025 despite our heroic efforts. But it would have been sooner, or his time left spent in pain if it weren't for Actors & Others for Animals.

For that I will be forever thankful.

To say Actors & Animals exceeded expectations is an understatement. My Toby probably wouldn't be here without their financial help. And me, the emotional support I felt because someone jumped in to help me on this journey lifted me through it.

In 2022 I adopted a 8 yo Chihuahua Mix cause he had great eyes and cute ears. I'm a large dog person and never in my life did I think I would have a 9lb 4oz Chihuahua for crying-out-loud. After a few months we were totally bonded -- he was my buddy and I was his food provider. Match made in heaven.

Unknown to me he had bad teeth. Swollen cheek, decay breath and pain. I searched all over the Coachella Valley for affordable (for me) vet services and all estimates came back in the $1900 to $2,000 range. I didn't want his surgery for free but I could only afford $700. I thought I was going to lose my friend.

Started searching for vets outside of Coachella Valley who advertised as affordable vet services and it was disappointing. Then my daughter who is a volunteer with SPCA in Marin County sent me a list of foundations. That's when I, on a Saturday evening, I started the search of foundations and non-profits who could help. Actors & Other Animals had a questionnaire on their website and responded on Monday or within two days!

Not only did they say they would pay the balance of a potential $2,000 vet bill, they gave me the name of a vet in Indio and I was able to get Toby in within the week. This guy is a true "country" vet, not a flashy office but his clientele was out the door. Dr. Brown, he started as a horse vet cause this area is big polo and dressage country.

Anyway, got the antibiotics Toby needed until he could be scheduled for surgery. It's been about a year now and Toby's still barking and protecting home and me. The dog park is fun, especially when he runs along with his Dachshund friend.

Toby wouldn't be here without Actors & Others for Animals. And the woman I talked with (Bev) I think was really good and knew what was needed and what I needed. Yes, his surgery and after care did cost more than the $700 I could afford. I will never forget Actors & Others. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Sugar, my 4 year old toy poodle, is normally a happy energetic skipping dog, yes she skips! She is fiercely loyal and despite her small size she is a protector (she tries to be anyway!) While suffering from addiction and going in and out of rehabs, Sugar was routinely left with others who did not feed her appropriately. When I got clean I noticed Sugar struggling to urinate and when she could go there would be dark blood mixed in. Even though she must have been in tremendous pain for months Sugar endured and try to remain herself as much as possible. Being fresh out of rehab and unemployment I only had enough to get Sugar a check up where they discovered three golf ball sized stones in her bladder and she had severe UTI; surgery was needed immediately and I had absolutely no money and no where to go to get help-I feared for the worst! I was notified by a vet to try Actors & others for Animals and I was able to get funding immediately to contribute towards the surgery . Without this help I would not have been able to afford the surgery and relieve Sugar of her pain. I am beyond grateful for this program and will definitely give back once I am able to. Sugar is back to her normal self and happy thanks to Actors & others for Animals.

We have always been able to provide all needed vet services for our pets. However, with the increase cost for most products, we found ourselves financially strapped to provide x-rays for our rottie that was limping.

We contacted Actors & Others for financial assistance, and they generously provided the funds need for the x-rays. With the x-rays taken and reviewed, we are now able to provide the tools to address our dog's issues.

Thank you to Actors & Others

I can’t thank the team at AOA enough; specifically Beverly. In the same week, my 3-year-old cat had a urinary blockage AND was diagnosed with asthma. Considering I was laid off from a job just a few months ago and we are in the holiday season, I was in a really difficult spot. AOA stepped in to help with the medical bills and ensure that my boy’s health came before anything else. He was able to get the treatment and medication he needed, and now he’s good as new! Thank you so much again to the team for your help and to Beverly for calming me down MULTIPLE times over the phone. You really are life-savers to those on hard times.

I would like to thank everyone who helped me and Souffle, you guys are like angels who reached out to help me when I was at my wit's end.. I almost had to amputate Souffle's leg because I couldn't afford the medical expenses.. Thank you so very much from the bottom of my heart. Now Souffle be able to walk , play and eat.
Truly Appreciate for your help.

Sky is our 3 year old indoor family cat. He is a very curious little guy who loves to sun bathe. He ran out when one of the kids left the door slightly open on accident. When he came back home, he was injured and not himself. It turns out he had a bad infection on his ear. We are not too sure what happened but when we got to the vet, we were told our bill would be outrageously high. Thankfully, the folks at Actors & Others For Animals were able to help. Our little guy was down for about a week but is back to his old, loving self. Thank you Actors & Others For Animals, because of you our baby is well and our family is complete!
The first photo is Sky on the way to the vet, second photo he's all better!

I would like to thank this organization for giving my cat Blue Blue in extra life. He was in serious need of an operation because of his UTI. My family and I are happy and blessed that my Blue Blue recovered very well from his surgery and is now full of life without any pain. He is running up and down the whole house as when he was very ill, he had minimal mobility. I would like to thank the donors who made this happen for us. God bless!!

Hi, my name is Jason Valdovinos.

This is the second time Actors and Others has helped me and my pet (Mellow.) I was so shocked how they cared so much about my dog and her surgery. They helped us by cutting the surgery price in half! TWICE!

My dog is extremely happy and living life to her fullest potential! This could not have been done without the help of Beverly and Laura!

God bless everyone at Actors and Others!

I want to thank everyone at actors and others and to the people who donate to help people like me. I’ve had a very hard time making ends meet since my husband passed. I’m so happy I contacted A&O for help. My dog Lulu had major dental problems and I truly believe she would not be here today without your help. She’s eating better and no longer in pain. I will be celebrating her birthday on 11/29/24 and she’ll be 11 years old. I’m so grateful and thankful.

Sincerely,
Julia L

Bravo! Bravo! Actors and Others, blessed me with my lil Chihuahua, Babygirl, Beverly was my angel in disguise. You granted me monies for her to have dental work, major surgery.
I am very grateful for your blessing me and my fur buddy. Roxford Vet in Sylmar is thee best, Dr.Long is out for your best interest for your fur buddy. Thank you so much! And to all who made it possible.

You guys were able to safe my dog. If she didn’t have the surgery she wasn’t going to survive. I appreciate you guys so much! And my dog is back to her normal self: you guys made it possible for us! ❤️ Mely is a healthy dog once again!

I’m so thankful for Actors and Others, and I’m currently trying not to cry as I type this! Beverly reached out to me shortly after I submitted the application for financial help and I felt such a warm embrace in a time that felt so dark. My cat Odin needed a second surgery to fix the stitches he had ripped open because his cone was too small we found out and it was going to be half of the original cost of the first surgery. I had just totaled my car and had to move out in a month and a half and Beverly was so great helping me stay calm and positive. They were able to connect with my vet and get everything handled while I was able to emotionally be there for my cat during the limbo we were in between surgeries. What a great organization, I have nothing but praises to sing! Thank you again!!

Actors and others for animals was so helpful when I was in desperate need of help when my cat Tang had a urinary blockage. I am a low income, recent college grad who moved across the country last year. I hold two jobs to make ends meet and when Tang became sick I was extremely overwhelmed and stressed financially. I cant thank Actors and others for animals enough for their help.

I can not explain how great full I am for the help actors and others for animals. They lead me in the right Direction and to an amazing vet. My husband found a cat that was abandoned and we took her in then she has babys but she suffered a prolapse uterus and had 7 kittens . I was losing hope because I didn't have the money to help my cat so I prayed and I was recommended by a vet and the helped me with my kittens . I for ever great full for there help.

I am a retired senior on a fixed Social Security income. Several years ago I rescued Cindy, a Chihuahua mix dog, from a "kill shelter" where she had been on doggy death row, condemned with the label of being a "biter." It turns out that all she needed to change her ways was extra patience and gentleness in order to blossom into the sweet cuddle-bug she is today. I've uploaded her pre-adoption "prison photo," and another one of her in her happy new life against a background of jacaranda blossoms. She has led a fairy tale life ever since adoption, except for her terrible, bleeding, calcium-encrusted teeth. I could not afford the $700 to have her teeth properly cleaned (blood test, anesthetic, cleaning, antibiotics, etc.). But thanks to the Actors & Others charity who donated half of Cindy's teeth-cleaning costs, I could finally afford to take her for her needed teeth cleaning. The cleaning has helped reduce her bleeding gum disease and will add health and longevity to her sweet life, and mine! Thank you so very, very much to you all for your kindness and generosity in helping us out.

My 6 year old fur baby had a growing mass on his left paw that needed removal. I was financially struggling to cover the vet bill in full and I was recommended to reach out to Actors and Others for Animals for assistance. To be honest, I didn’t think they would help me as I had reached to other non profits and no one replied back. But boy was I wrong! There are still wonderful organizations like this one who truly care about our animals. I want to thank Beverly for reaching out to me within 24hrs of sending my application and following up all the way until my fur baby had his surgery scheduled. She was wonderful and so proactive along the way. I want to thank Actor’s and Others for Animals for truly being a blessing in the lives of pet parents in need. A thank you to the donors who help this financial aid be a possibility. Without their donations, I believe the approval process would be more lengthy and in a time of need time is of an essence. My fur baby is doing great and that growing mass is no longer there!

Let me start by saying Thank you so much to Actors and others for pets, for helping us save our baby girl Makenzie,
Makenzie had a mammary tumor that was making her so sick. I reached out for help from actor and others for pets, we were really tight financially . They sent a payment to our vet and day off surgery I was so surprised and grateful. It relieved a burden from our family. ������ They were a blessing to us. Our Makenzie is doing good and Is happy as can be. ������

Oliver is a young, adorable and affectionate member of my family who suffered from a urethral blockage, a life-threatening condition that required immediate medical attention. Actors and Others for Animals not only financially helped support my beloved cat Oliver, they helped me make difficult medical decisions and recommended an affordable clinic that saved his life. Without this incredible nonprofit, my young, feisty, vibrant baby cat would, most likely, not be alive.

Oliver was admitted to the emergency vet, but his hospitalization, medications, and necessary surgery were already piling up and ended up costing over $17,000 and would have cost more if not for Actors and Other for Animals. As a pet mom, I wanted to provide everything I could for this important member of my family, and this nonprofit saved me from spending additional money and crippling me financially, and gave me a plan to save his life.

Oliver has brought so much joy, love, and comfort into my life. He loves to give kisses, is the biggest cuddle-bug and never fails to greet us when we come home. He is also an expert napper, loves to eat (everything) and is the best playtime hunter (impressive backflips). We did everything we could to save him alone, but Actors and Others for Animals rescued Oliver with a generous donation and with information that helped us make decisions about surgeries and clinics. And for that I am truly grateful.

Thank you guys so much for help paying my dogs vet bill!!! He had gotten a scratch and then it ruptured so he needed it removed. We were able to get him in very soon because actors and others stepped in to be there for our little Gizmo. He only has one eye now, but he’s the happiest dog! Lol You guys are the best ������❤️

I am forever grateful to Actors and Others for their support and help in such times of need. My cat Lucille accidentally broke her tooth and required a tooth extraction. I know my Lucille was in pain because her tooth was bleeding and she had trouble eating. The doctor recommended several procedures that would’ve cost me so much money. Actors and Others stepped in to help me with some of the cost as I am already struggling financially. I can’t thank them enough. It was truly a blessing. My Lucille has recovered and is no longer in pain thanks to the support of Actors and Others. Your organization is truly a blessing!!

Sincerely Melissa F.

Actors & Others for Animals came through for my little girl "Mojo" when she really needed the help. I'm a senior on a fixed income and after she suffered many bouts of UTI's that weren't treated properly, we discovered some possible polyp growths in her bladder along with struvite crystals. We still aren't sure of the outcome, if she will need surgery or not, but in the meantime, she is being treated with antibiotics, and we changed her food to one for urinary health. Tomorrow we will do labs and urinalysis again to see if her troubles have been narrowed down or even eliminated. I couldn't have begun treatment without help from AOA. Thank you so much for your kind and generous help in getting us this far! XOX! Woof!!

I will forever be grateful to Actors and Others for Animals for their help. One month after I rescued my cat Mylo, I found out he needed immediate medical attention as he suddenly lost mobility in his back legs. Everyone keep telling me that I was just going to have to put him to sleep, until I reached out to this wonderful group. I reached out to several organizations, but this one was the only one to respond. I'm so happy that they did. My cat was able to get all the medical attention he needed and is now healthy and happy thanks to your donations. Thank you, Ms. Beverly, for your kindness and your patients. You are truly one of a kind. Thank you from The Walker Family

This charity is truly amazing. When my cat needed expensive surgery, and I was in a tough financial situation, they came through for us. I applied on a Monday and received a call the next day to discuss my situation and offer support. Beverly, who assisted me, was incredibly helpful and communicative throughout the process. Thanks to them, my cat received the care he needed, and I'm immensely grateful. As soon as I'm able, I'll be giving back to them by donating.

I am so grateful and thankful for financial assistance from this wonderful organization. My poor kitty was in so much pain with abscesses in his mouth. He was nasty and mean when I took him in. Turned out that he needed his teeth extracted. It’s very expensive and I didn’t know what I was going to do! Thankfully, the manager at the vet recommended this organization. Laura was so kind to almost immediately grant me with some funding for this treatment. I don’t know what I would have done without this. What a beautiful thing to do to help animals and their owners to help cover these things. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, A&OFA!!

They are an angel sent from above! I found this dog about to be hit by a car, I thought I saved him, but turns out he already had gotten hit. I took him to the vet to see if he was chipped and he wasn’t. I couldn’t just leave him at the shelter, and decided to keep him since he was such a good boy. This nonprofit organization helped me pay his bill that was over 1.5 K. They help me save his life and it has been such a wonderful experience. Seeing him heal and become the puppy he is.

My cat Meelow was suffering from crystals in his bladder, and the financial burden of his treatment was overwhelming. Your support not only alleviated the financial strain but also provided much-needed relief and peace of mind. Thanks to your kindness, Meelow received the necessary care and is now on the road to recovery.

Your willingness to extend a helping hand to a beloved pet speaks volumes about the compassion and generosity of your organization. Please know that your contribution has not only helped Meelow but has also touched our hearts deeply.

Once again, thank you for your kindness, generosity, and unwavering support. We are forever grateful for your contribution towards Meelow's health and well-being.

Actors & Others saved my Coco.
I believed that Coco was in heat, but she continued to bleed for 3 months and when I did take her to the vet, they said she had pyometra. That was scary to hear. So I booked her to get spayed. The day of her appointment, the price went up drastically . I was not able to afford her spay. I left crying and I contacted Actors and Others. I was beyond grateful when I heard back from them and they said they would help Coco. It turns out, Coco had a TUMOR in her uterus that was causing the bleeding… my Coco would’ve died. I am so so blessed and grateful that they helped me get Coco the surgery she needed.
Thank you so so much!!!
Here are some pictures of my happy girl now :)

I cannot express enough gratitude to "Actors & Others for Animals" for their extraordinary support during a challenging time for my beloved furry friend. My emotional support animal, a Pitbull/Bulldog mix named Millie, recently needed surgery to repair her ACL, and the costs were overwhelming.

Not only did the organization generously contribute a quarter of the surgical expenses, but Beverly’s guidance and referral to an exceptional vet who suggested a far less invasive and cost-effective procedure—the bilateral suture over the recommended TPLO surgery—was a game-changer.

Their dedication to helping animals in need extends beyond financial assistance; they actively seek out the best care options and connect pet owners with compassionate and knowledgeable professionals. Thanks to their support and guidance, Millie received the necessary treatment without burdening me financially or compromising her well-being.

"Actors & Others for Animals” is more than an organization; they are a lifeline for pet owners facing challenging situations. I am forever indebted to their kindness, expertise, and unwavering commitment to improving the lives of our beloved animal companions, and for Beverly, to whom I am eternally gratefully for all her hard work, her endless devotion and her extensive knowledge and experience with the specific surgery Millie received.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart,

Morgan Handly

Actors & Others For Animals Thank You for your donation towards my cats surgery. Your kindness and willingness to work with my veterinarian to make this happen is so appreciated!

I am so glad that I found this organization. My cat, Smokey, was unable to urinate properly. I was told that if he didn't have a procedure in order to correct this, then, there was a chance that we had to put him down. I was freaking out if I had to do that to my cat (he is barely one-year-old). Lucky, Actors and Others helped me pay for the procedure. I am forever grateful for their help. Thank you, you guys!

while feeding one of the strays that come around 2 or 3 times a month, i noticed a Siamese cat and i thought my baby girl got out but then I realized this cat is to thin to be my baby. i put more food out to let her eat and she scarfed it down so fast. the next morning, she was back, this went on for a week and a half, then i just picked her up took her into the garage to keep her away from my other 2 cats. and i found someone to adopt her so i took her into the vet to get tested for feline aids and leukemia. she was negative but she had a limp, so i had them Xray her, bad news the left back leg was shattered. long story short I now have a 3-legged kitten meet little Hops. thank you so much for the help you have given, we both appreciate it so much.

I had the most wonderful experience with Actors & Others For Animals. My 5-year-old fur baby, Kylie, had an infected tooth that needed an extraction. I was unemployed, funds were very tight, and I was having a difficult time being able to afford the surgery. Needless to say it was a stressful time for me and a bit of a painful time for Kylie. Actors & Others graciously offered to cover $350 for the surgery and because of their generosity, I was able to get Kylie in and on the road to recovery. She's no longer in pain and back to her normal, playful, silly self, and I can't thank the organization enough for their help.

My cat, Bo, got a urinary blockage for the first time, and our bills ran very high! We initially paid 3 grand to have him hospitalized on a holiday weekend, but eventually we were told to transfer him to a 24 hour hospital for 3 nights, and we were quoted about 5 grand for that. Fortunately, our main clinic offered to hospitalize him for 3 nights for the very low cost of 1k. We were still struggling with the bill, and we knew that there might still be future complications after this stay (and we were right), so I applied to various financial assistance programs, including Actors and Others. Our Clinic called us back that same day to let us know that Actors and Others had pledged to pay about half the bill. We were so grateful! Eventually, Bo blocked again and he got the PU surgery, but without the initial help of Actors and Others, along with many other resources, we wouldn't have been able to save our fur baby. Thank you so much to Actors and Others for Animals, you guys are literally the best!

Hank was in desperate need of care, and Actors & Others for Animals provided us with a generous contribution the next day. The process for submitting was simple, which was important because I was under a lot of stress. Once they accepted our application, they took care of making the payment directly with the vets office so I didn’t have to worry about it. I am disabled, and their help eased a significant burden on me. It has also allowed Hank to live his fullest, happiest life. Thank you!!

Thank you so much for helping me get Dexter neutered and his dental done. I spoke to you, Beverly, about me finding him the beginning of July. His mouth wouldn't close completely and I thought it was because of severe dental disease. When he went in for his procedures on July 31st, Dr. Rodriguez found that he had suffered a traumatic injury to his front teeth and jaw. He has 4 front teeth that are broken and others were missing. He was unable to remove the damaged teeth because of the jaw injury, but was able to deep clean his horribly swollen gums and teeth, so that he is able to chew and eat much better now. His front teeth have to be watched for pain, but as of today he seems to be doing so much better and is so much happier. I'm sending you some before photos of his mouth and teeth and some after photos of his cuteness in his surgery recovery onesie. 


Thank you Actors and Other
For Animals for helping him and me!


Tonya & Dexter

Actors for others is so generous and helpful. They were really there for my Chula. Please donate and help them help others like me. Thank you From The Cordero Family

My son and I is so grateful for helping save our bearded dragon life. We were at a lost if we didn’t receive help from this amazing non-profit. Thank you Ms. Beverly and everyone that gave from their heart. Again, we thank you for your donation.

With the help of Actor's and Others, I found a lifeline when I had nowhere else to turn. My cat, Scooter, suffered a complete urinary blockage. Unfortunately, during the catheter insertion, the vet punctured his intestines, and wanted to charge an additional $5,000 for their mistake.

In a tough spot financially, working full-time to pay off student loans and manage everyday expenses, I felt helpless. That's when Beverly stepped in with incredible support. She not only provided me with valuable information on urinary blockages but also recommended a more reliable vet. Moreover, she offered much-needed emotional support during this stressful time.

With Beverly's guidance, I took Scooter to the new vet, where he stayed in the hospital for two weeks. However, the financial burden remained significant. Thankfully, Actor's and Others generously contributed $1,000 towards Scooter's medical care. They became my saviors when I had no one else to turn to, and I will forever be grateful for their kindness and support.

Hi. My name is Pamela. I'm the mother of 2 furry children, both are girls.
Not long ago my oldest baby TIFFANY became I'll. She had an infection and a fever. The poor kitty was suffering from asperation pneumonia.
THANK GOD for the people from Actors and Others!!!! I'm disabled and I live on a fixed income. I also suffer from bipolar depression. My pets are my support and my family.
My kitty TIFFANY stayed in the hospital for 7 days and Actors and Others SAVED MY PETS LIFE!!!! I love people that love God's creatures. GOD BLESS ACTORS AND OTHERS
And a Special Thank You to Beverly������

Raggedy Andy is 5 years old and normally has a lot of energy. He seemed to be having less energy and I was told that he needed a couple of teeth extracted. I took him to a good vet and they pulled 15 teeth and treated him for infected gums. The bill made me gasp, but the vet's office suggested I contact Actors & Others for help in paying it. The vet also told me how to take care of his teeth to keep him from getting into this condition again and my Andy has his health and energy back. Thank you, Actors & Others For Animals, for your generous help.

I adopted my female (4yo) English Bulldog back in March of this year. It was an out-of-the-blue choice, the breeder who was breeding her no longer "had room for her" and was giving her away for free. I knew any other person would have kept breeding her so I immediately got my sweet girl. I wanted to spay her because I know there are consequences if she didn't go through with the surgery, so Ontario Spay and Neuter directed me to Actors and Others For Animals. I filled out the application and explained my situation to them that I was a college student that I would be moving out of state soon to continue my education and I picked up a huge responsibility when I'm just not financially stable as I want to be being a student. Especially because my dog also needed to get 2 mammory masses removed so the price of the procedure was way more than I anticipated. So! Actors and other were able to grant me with aid that covered half of the vet bill which I am so so so thankful for. I really appreciate them being so responsive to me and they helped me in ways that I will forever be grateful for.

I will be forever grateful to Actors and Others for Animals for their support. One week after I rescued Oliver I found out he needed immediate medical attention to include dental surgery. My sweet boy was able to get all the medical attention he needed and is now healthy and happy thanks to your donations.

Im vary grateful to actors and others for the help and kindness they gave me with my sweet cowboy my cat was in so much pain and needed help. And i could not afford the vet bills on my own. They did not hesitate to help me and cowboy. Thank you so much for all you due to help animals and their families
Babette & Cowboy

Beverly and Actors and Other is amazing, my cat was not eating, lethargic and not moving around much. I tried to go to another ER vet and they wanted so much money for blood panel and x-rays. I could not afford it, I filled out the form on the website and Beverly called me almost instantly. She suggested a vet in Sylmar and we took Zippy there. The doctor was also great and smart and I hope Zippy pulls thru. The initial thought was kidney failure but her blood work just came back with elevated white blood cells, so I am hoping it's just an infection. Zippy got an antibiotic and I hope she pulls thru this. I could not have gotten my cat the care she needed without Beverly and AOA's help. I am so glad I didn't just end up putting her down over (hopefully) just an infection. Thank you Beverly for your kindness!

Update: Zippy had to cross over the rainbow bridge, I borrowed a credit card from a friend to pay for her to be put to sleep. I called Beverly w/ Actors and Others to inform her I had to put her to sleep, and see if I could request any more help. A few hours later the vet called to say the credit card I used was being refunded, that Beverly with Actors and Others had covered the bill. This made a very hard and sad time just a little easier as I did not have to worry about paying my friend back. THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING, there is still kindness in this world!

Actors and others as one of the best organizations I have ever been delighted to receive help from without them it would’ve made it detrimental to me to take care of my beloved pet I appreciate them more than I could ever say for their help I’m very blessed.I appreciate them and I’m very grateful thank you so so much❤️

I am so grateful to Actors & Others for their support. I rescued my cat Winston 2 years ago from Menifee Animal rescue. He had an immune disorder that attacked his teeth. Poor little guy could hardly eat or clean his fur. He had mouth sores and inflamed gums. Several teeth needed to be extracted. He was in pain and desperately needed help. I am a senior on a fixed income and was given an estimate of possibly $1900 to do the dental work. Actors & Others stepped in and found a vet who was more reasonable and they financially helped me so I was able to help Winston. He is eating, gaining weight, cleaning himself and even playing. My thanks to Actors & Others!!!

I am a disabled owner of a 4-year old Maltipoo named Titan. Titan suffers from episodes thought to be seizures and required blood testing to check his medicine levels. These tests are very expensive. Actors and Others was able to provide financial help to get the test results that were crucial and indicated ultimately proved that Titan was consuming too much phenobarbital and potassium bromide. I did not know that amazing organizations like Actors and Others existed. I’m so very grateful for their assistance, kindness and diligence. Titan probably would be suffering from liver damage without their help.

My name is Oscar Marquez, and I just want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart, thank you so much Actors and Others For Animals, and thank you for the hard work you are doing, he was in need of a bladder surgery and because of you my precious cat Aslan has a second chance, you helped me finding a fantastic Veterinarian and financially, my cat Aslan and I will never forget all this, he's a happy and healthy boy now, God Bless You.

Here’s the story about my cat Aslan, in July 2019 I heard a cat crying in the garden, I saw a female cat and her baby, I had cat food (I have 2 adopted cats, they are 7 years old now) so I put water and food, they were watching me from the distance and as soon as I left the area they came to eat, Aslan probably was just started to eat solid food he was probably around 3 month old, since that day I put fresh water and food, morning and night, unfortunately 2 weeks later Aslan mom wasn’t there anymore, I don’t know what happened to her, he was alone, I kept taking care of him, after a month he was so attached to me following me when I was outside and at night he was always watching through the window, sometimes crying so I have to go outside to pet him and that was every single night, I wasn’t planning to have a third cat inside, but in a cold and rainy night in November 2019 (he was already 7 month old) he was outside my window wet and cold watching inside, that broke my heart, so I went outside with a towel, hold him in my arms and promised him that I always going to be there for the rest of his life, he’s been an indoor cat for over 2 years now ( he’s 3 years now).

PS. Picture 1 is when he was outside (September 2019), Picture 2 is the first day inside (November 2019), and the other 2 are after his bladder surgery in March 2022.

I called because I was told by our vet that Miika had to have $5500.00 emergency surgery after $600.00 X-rays to repair Mika’s torn TPLO and that she would probably require her other leg operated on shortly after she recovered. I called after Actors and Others after spending many frantic hours researching the surgery. I was lucky enough to speak to Beverly and how my day changed after we spoke. Beverly was supportive, understanding and reassuring. We spoke for quite sometime, but in short she told me that quite possibly our vet was mistaken and many times surgery is not the only answer. Very long story short she directed me to a website and gave me information on how to treat our pup without the trauma of cutting her open. We followed her instructions completely and within 7 weeks Miika is running on the beach, playing and going on hikes all with No limp. We walked our pup for 6 weeks, no running and no jumping. We swam her, we massaged, heat therapy, etc. And Miika is back and happy as can be! Thank you Beverly and Actors and Others for being there for us when we needed it most.

Actors & Others for Animals is an amazing organization! Without their help we would not have been able to to give the life-saving surgery our dog needed. Our dog Rigbee had severe kidney stones we were not aware of. At 2 years old our vet stated it appeared to be a genetic issue. He needed surgery to survive. We were stranded with either putting him down or trying to find funds to pay for the surgery. Thankfully with this organizations help we were able to get enough to cover the fees. We are so grateful for their support and love for animals.

Thank you for all you do!
The QuintanaFamBam

I'm so very grateful for the assistance I received from Actors and Others for Animals. While my 10 year old Yorkie/Pom has continued to have issues with his health, I was unsure how I'd be able to finance his last vet bill. It was nothing short of a blessing when I found Actors and Others, they were so prompt and helpful during a time when I felt so anxious about my dog. I can't thank them enough for their generosity

Dreams do come true. I was in desperation and I didn’t know what I was going to do when I learned that my 2 year old Yorkie was limping because of a patella issue. I had already spent $900 just to find out what her issue was. Then I got a invoice for $6,000 for her surgery and they said I’d eventually need to do the other knee as well.
That night I couldn’t sleep and luckily came across the Actor and more for Animals site. They immediately called me and gave me hope. They introduced me to a amazing doctor who charge half the original quoted price. Actors and Others for Animals assisted with a generous amount to reduce my fees and also neutered my dog. The doctors staff was so nice, and fast. Each visit was less than 10 minutes and they offered light therapy and the best medications for my dog. I couldn’t be more grateful. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. We love you. My dog is so much happier now too.

We have a sweet pit boxer, Chance. He's (like all our fur & feather babies) is a rescue. Unfortunately in the last couple years, he's 13 & a half now, he's had some health issues. We've had to remove a couple tumors & have a few teeth pulled. So, when he needed more dental work, we reached out to Actors & Others for assistance. They were great & shared the cost with us. We really appreciate them! They helped us & shared the cost in the past for our little Tiny Tiger, also. Here's a pic of them playing. Thank you donors for your help.
David & Catherine

Around March my cat was attacked by a stray. There was severe damage to left and right legs. Pig my cat experienced severe symptoms of infection, upon taking him to the vet my family and I were encountered with a hefty medical bill. Upon doing research I came across Actors and Others for Animals, they covered the rest of the medical bill to help our family pet. It took a few weeks to make a full recovery but he is now thriving and living a wonderful life. My family and I will forever be grateful for how generous and compassionate they were with us. They are absolutely a blessing.

Actors & Others For Animals is FANTASTIC! Little Mollie ruptured a disc and had to have emergency spinal surgery, then we started many weeks of rehab therapy for her to regain the strength to be able to use her legs, and then stand, and then re-learn how to walk.
We got about 2/3 the way in and with all the surgery and rehab costs, my personal funding just ran out. I couldn't complete her therapy without financial help, and Mollie was so close but not going to gain her strength to walk more independently on her own without the rehab therapy. Then Actors & Others for Animals stepped in and assisted with the rehab. It has made a huge difference in Mollie gaining independence to walk on her own around the house and newly just this week, she even walked up and down a small ramp on her own to access the sofa on the back porch. She clearly was so proud of herself!
I couldn't thank Actors & Others for Animals enough. They were wonderful to work with. And my little Mollie would not be where she is today without their help. THANK YOU -THANK YOU -THANK YOU!

We can't thank Actors & Others enough for the assistance provided for surgery for our dog, Luke. Beverly was great to work with throughout the process. Luke needed TPLO surgery due a torn ligament in his left knee. We have just had the final xrays done and he has healed. His quality of life will be so much better now. He was a rescue that had been mistreated prior. Since adopting him, we are determined to give him the best life. This surgery was a huge financial burden. Thank you for helping us to heal him. Thanks again for what you do!

Hello everyone, I wanted to share with you my experience with Actors and Others. I had reached out for assistance for my Roscoe boy who had a sudden unexpected injury to his L-rear knee. After seeing the vet, I was informed he needed surgery. Their cost was so costly, so I did some research and reached out to another facility. Their cost was more reasonable, so then I asked for a list of organizations. I reached out to the wonderful Actors & Others and received a call saying to call back after I have the date of surgery. The information I save was lost on my phone, so I thought I would never hear from Actors & Others again. A big blessing came thru and I received a call from VSSOC saying I had received a donation from Actors & Others. I couldn't believe my ears. I just thank God for such a caring, passionate, and loving individual who has started this organization to assist so many who needed help. This was definitely unexpected but I am so grateful and thankful for the generosity of the Actors and Others for your kindness. Roscoe is doing great, he is still recouping and learning to walk on that leg again. He is definitely my go-to pup, always happy to do anything as long as he is with me.

What a wonderful organization. They really helped me out at my time of need.. My cat is doing so much better after being at the vet for 8 days. Please consider a donation to them if you can it really helps people out when they need the help with their precious pets.

My 17-year-old dog, Chester, needed to see a vet. He had been sick for awhile but had gotten worse. When I took him to the vet, I also took his companion, 12-year-old Katie. After his test, the vet said his kidneys were failing so we had to let him go. They allowed Katie to stay with us until it was over. Being so close to her, they noticed her mouth was infected and she had some bad teeth, so we made an appointment and took her back in to get that taken care of. I'm on SS and my own bills plus medical bills for Chester were hard to keep up with. Actors and Others of Animals payed for almost all of Katie's bill for her spaying, which also had to be done, and surgery to get her bad teeth taken care of. In the midst of a very difficult time for me, this wonderful group helped me with Katie's bill so I didn't have to wait until I had the money and she didn't have to suffer until I could get her taken care of . After losing Chester, I'm so thankful I have Katie and she is in good shape physically now. It has been rough not having Chester after 17 years of living with that little guy, but the kindness from this group lifted a big burden at a time when I really needed help. Just knowing they care for animals as well as their owners makes them very special. They understand pet-lovers! In the pictures, (1) Katie is on the left: (2) & (3) Chester is on the left.

I’m so grateful for this organization; let me explain our journey. Eve and I were reunited after a hiatus. Upon reunification, I noticed what I thought was a torn nipple, was in fact an external tumor. Stuck and unsure of how to proceed; I was referred to Actors and others by a good friend. Upon applying, we described my hardships and describing how much I need Eve in my life and with some thought; We were approved for some financial assistance with the surgical procedure. We definitely are so grateful this is around to help. Eve is healed and so happy to be back home. Much love and gratitude. The Garcia’s (Eve and Juan)

We can't thank them enough, esp since we're both disabled with limited funds. What a wonderful org, which has helped us 2X over the yrs, & both times went very smooth. Around '08, we rescued a dog in need of amputation, & they recommended a vet & generously split the cost.

The really amazing experience was Oct 2021, when our 10 mo old kitten needed a spleenectomy. We'd rescued her Dec 2020 & she had pneumonia. A few mos after she recovered & was spayed, she inexplicably almost died from kidney failure & a high fever. She began having trouble walking, eating, staying balanced & she'd stare at us, & then her eyes would roll back into her head. We thought she had brain damage from getting overheated & didn't know what to do. Ultrasounds showed a lemon-sized growth on her spleen. No one knew what or why, or her prognosis, but she was young. It took us about 2 mos to prepare (submit our application, coordinate & scrape together the add'l funds), during which time she slowly declined.

Finally, she had the spleenectomy, & it was a huge hematoma. Chunks had broken off & attached to her pancreas, liver & kidneys, & the chunks began growing on the other organs, too. They removed all growths & spleen, & sent for biopsies. She was cut open from neck to groin & sent home with the collar & a week of pain meds. However, the very next day she began jumping around, just like when she was a kitten. She was so happy & felt so good, we had to restrain her, just to heal. She's back to normal, without brain damage. The results came back, no cancer, all tissue was from the hematoma, & her blood was likely poisoned, because the spleen cleanses the blood, & it's probably why she felt so bad. Now, we'd never know anything had ever happened.

We're going to forever be grateful for their generosity & the simplicity & ease of the process, esp during a very stressful time. Beverly was wonderful & my vet promptly rec'd the funds. Thank you so very much!!!

My dog Jennifer needed immediate surgery to remove what X-Rays revealed to be almost a dozen hair ties that she had digested. She needed surgery and I need financial support to make this happen. I thank God for blessing a nurse at VCA to refer me to Actors and Others for Animals. This was truly a blessing. To have someone lift some of the worry and weight off your shoulders and to say, "We'd love to help." I can't express my gratitude enough. Currently my Jennifer is happy and back to herself, running around filling my life with joy!

I am so grateful to actor and others! They saved my 2 year old kitty, Leo's life! I am a student and could not afford the vet bill when Leo ate part of a sock that caused a complete bowel obstruction. I knew I couldn't afford a vet so I tried to let him pass the sock naturally, I waited for days, but he stopped eating and drinking, started vomiting blood, stopped moving and just sat huddled in a corner, clearly in agony, I took him to the vet and was told that we would need a $3000 surgery to save his life! I was desperate, and that's when I found Actors & Others for Animals, they got back to me right away and with their help I was able to get Leo into surgery that weekend! He made a complete recovery and is back to his wonderful old mischievous self! I have eliminated all socks from his reach and snuggle and play with him every single day, so grateful to still have him in my life!

Thank goodness for Actors and Others. When given there number to call I was amazed at the help fullness and care from Beverly. There online form was easy to do. They genuinely cared about my Baby Girl as she has health issues with enlarged heart and cloudy lungs, and no vet would spayed her for fear of not coming out of the anesthia. A friend directed me to Dr. Naito in Huntington Beach who referred me to Actors and Others about my financial situation. Dr. Naito was confident they could spayed her by gassing her down.
Well long story short Actor & Others Pledged a portion of the cost which I am truly grateful. And my Baby survived the procedure. I can't say enough how happy I am as everything has worked out. Thank you so much

I want to take a moment share my gratitude for Actors and Others for Animals. I was in a very precarious place financially and had a big operation scheduled for my dog. They stepped in and literally saved me. They set my mind at ease my dog is back on all four paws. I can't thank Actors and Others for Animals enough for their generosity and for their care. They followed up with me and with my vet to make sure everything went well. They are a wonderful organization

I don't even want to think what would have happened to my kitty Cassian if it weren't for Actors & Other Animals. Words can not express how thankful I am for everything this charity did for him. Cassian suddenly got urinary blockage late at night, meowing in pain, I rushed him to the emergency clinic and was charged a very large fee for his overnight stay. I had to agree to it to save his life, but that left me with no savings and funds for further treatment that he needed to recover. A friend recommended Actors & Others For Animals, I applied first thing in the morning and Beverly got back to me right away. She was attentive, focused and very supportive, she recommended a great vet to transfer Cassian to and they took such good care of him. I was in touch with Beverly about Cassian, she gave me lots of useful advice and tips, and Cassian's bill was covered. I got his medicated food and he is doing really well now. Thank you all so much for helping my furbaby, for being so amazing, for everything you do to help our little animal buddies!

I am beyond grateful for the services provided by Actors and Others! Toby is our 9-year-old Husky/German Shepherd Mix who required entropion surgery. The surgical steps for this procedure called for the removal of extra skin on his bottom eyelids. Since his eyelids were rolling inwards, it would cause Toby extreme eye irritation. Unfortunately, this surgery was costly. It was discouraging and stressful having to think we would not be able to afford this procedure that our fur baby desperately needed. Fortunately, our vet recommended Actors and Others and thankfully was able to apply. I was contacted shortly after by Beverly and was given the best news at the time: we would be receiving help! Actors and Others helped cover part of Toby's surgery which brought so much relief knowing that Toby would be receiving the surgery he needed. Thanks to Actors and Others, Toby is no longer suffering from eye irritations. He has fully recovered and is very happy. I can't thank Actors and Others enough for helping me through this tough time and for continuing to support many pet owners in need! You are all amazing! Thank you for all that you do! So happy I found this organization!

I wanted to thank Actors and Other for Animals for helping my kitty cat by providing a donation to cover a part of my baby Snow’s c-section. It was an extremely tough pregnancy my mama cat had and although she lost three of her babies that were breach. One of her babies of the four survived and is thriving. I would have never been able to help my lovely Snow or her miracle baby Omi if it weren’t for all the support, care, love, and guidance from this amazing and wonderful non-profit. These are places we need to continue giving our support to like they gave my mama cat, her baby, and myself through that beyond stressful, and difficult time.

These folks are phenomenal! We were in dire straits as our little buddy was in desperate need of major dental work, his current condition making his seriously ill. We could not afford it, being seniors on a fixed income, barely getting by. We had just said a heartbreaking Goodbye to our 20 yr. old Chihuahua and to lose our only other companion would have been heartbreaking. Fortunately, our regular vet recommended Actors and Others to see if they could help. Did they! Beverly was fantastic, compassionate and went the extra mile to save our little 14 yr. old Bolococo (a sweet, lovable Dachshund) We can't thank them enough. If anyone is looking to donate to a worthy cause, stop where you are. This is the place to help those who can't help themselves (both humans and their companions, whatever they be.) Please. This is the best place you could share with - ever!

Amazing!!! Our girl Cleo injured her CCL. After 2 vet opinions, she definitely needed surgery. Something we were not prepared for at all. My vet referred me to Actors and Others for Animals. So I filled out the application online and within 24 hours I got a call. I was able to speak with Beverly who was so supportive and caring. She was able to pledge most of what we needed to get this surgery done. Then she referred me to another organization who pledged the balance. The whole process was reassuring and easy. Cleo got her surgery. Without them Cleo would still be in pain and limping around. Because of them Cleo is on her way to being completely healed. I can't thank you enough for the guidance, support and care you put into this whole stressful process. You guys are amazing.

Actors and Others helped me with my vet's bill for my pet "Mickey" to cover his x-rays. I had heard from Actors and Others and I apply online in less than 24 hours Beverly called me she was so helpful. If it weren't for Actors and Others I might not have been able to afford the diagnosis of Mickey. He needs FHO Surgery. Im still waiting for his surgery, but at least we can treat him with pain medication until I can afford his surgery that cost 2,700. Thank you Actors and Others and staff for all you do and for helping us take care of our Pets ❤

Hi my beautiful little baby minpin Stinka was attacked by a Coyote, it was 2:00am in the morning so not that many hospitals are open. I had to take her to emergency Vet care immediately, so the bill for care was very expensive and I couldn't afford it being on a limited income. I was desperate, I love My Dog Stinka, she is my best friend. Actors & Otherd for Animals helped save my dogs life. If she didn't get the vet treatment and surgery she would had died... I'm so happy I still have Stinka in my life.... Thank You....

Bear and I thank you so much for your help and support with his lipoma removal surgery. Dr. Rex and his team took wonderful care of Bear. He looks like a happy healthy dog again. We can never thank you enough!

I am very grateful for Actors and Others. They helped me with my vet bill. My little kitten Sakura was sick from chronic bronchitis and I am on social security and needed help getting her treated. Thankfully they were able to help me and Sakura is now well. I will be forever thankful for their help and may God bless Actors and Others. I hope that I could one day somehow return the favor to them.

Hi everyone !
Actors And Others have been world of help over the year . Laura, Beverly and Sybil are all wonderful and helpful, if not financially with knowledge . The Reasons for speed and neutering your pets beside the over population problem to avoid cancers and infections etc. are of great help if for no other reason to convince people to spade and neuter their pets ! I thank you all for your help with my furry little family !!! Well you don’t like them fireworks !!! Take Care !!!

Thank you so much for your help and thank you for all the wonderful things you have done for me for taker my beautiful precius this is my bb girl ������������❤️

Thank you SO MUCH for helping us through this sad and scary time.  We picked up Pirate from the emergency room with heavy hearts, learning that he needed a hip surgery which would cost $8000 - a sum I could not afford.  My daughter did not leave his side after we got home.  She even ate her dinner on the floor next to him while he slept.  I cannot tell you how much I appreciate your assistance.  I thought I was going to have to console my daughter (and myself) after having Pirate euthanized.  My heart broke at the thought of having to put down a seven month old kitten who was otherwise totally healthy.  I spent all morning agonizing over this decision and sobbing.  It didn't help that it was also the five year anniversary of the day my son, my daughter's twin, died in utero (I was seven months pregnant when he died).  March 4th hasn't been a great day for our family.  I'm so grateful you've helped us make this day a little better.  Finding Kinder 4 Rescue who performed the needed surgery for only $2000 and then getting the scholarship from Actors and Others was such a blessing.  We went with smiles on our faces knowing Pirate was going to get surgery.  

Pirate is such a happy boy.  He's been a handful since the day we picked him up post-op.  In order to save on the cost of a giant crate/kennel that could fit him, his litter box, and his food, which we'd only use for the duration of his convalescence, we got creative and made a kitten enclosure of our own.  We used my daughter's fort kit,  some plastic chicken wire type fencing, and zip ties and made a nice area where he'd be safe and cozy.  My daughter and I could both sit in it with him and keep him company.  However, Pirate has zero instinct for survival....and within about 24 hours post surgery he was climbing the inside of his enclosure and hanging from the ceiling!  We tried three different kinds of collars but he got them all off, even when we doubled them up!  He chewed his stitches out twice.  No matter what steps we took to keep him calm and safe he'd find a way around it.  Eventually we gave up and let him have the run of the house again. Pirate is back to drinking from the toilet, playing fetch, and wrestling with his brother (I swear he's part dog).  At his last follow up appointment at Kinder for Rescue he was given a clean bill of health -  he's obviously got great range of motion and is not in any pain.  Seeing him snuggled up with my daughter as she watches TV, with his eyes closed and his paw on her arm - it brings me such joy.  We are so incredibly grateful for the generous life saving gift you and your angels gave us.  My daughter has her best friend back and I've got my faith in humanity back.  Thank you so much for saving Pirate!, 

Actors and Others helped me with my sweet girl Zoe a couple months ago. My Zoe ended up getting pyometra and when I took her to the vet they had to do surgery right away. I had heard from Actors and Others from a friend and I had reached out and Beverly called me right after I submitted my request online. She was so helpful and sweet. Beverly called me the next day to check on my Zoe and how she was doing. If it weren't for Actors and Others I might not have been able to afford the surgery. My Zoe girl is well and happy as can be. Thank you to Actors and Others and a virtual hug to Ms. Beverly, she is so kind and cares about your furry Family.

My mini pitty was having an ear infection and in need of updating her shots. I was behind in rent and struggling, then came the grace and kindness of Actors & Others for Animals which helped me significantly in saving my baby girl from her suffering when I was unable to do so. I am very grateful...consider donating to this very worthwhile non profit that assists in the care of beloved pets.

I found bear online for free, he's 8 years old and was apparently left by the previous tenants no one knows for how long or anything about him just that he was loving and sweet. Immediately we noticed him weezing, with nose discharge and was very lethargic with a fever. I could only afford 2 weeks of medicine and one vet visit with my income I felt so bad for him. I stayed up looking for help applying to multiple places thinking this was helpless its Los Angeles! It's a huge city there's no way I'll ever get services. But within the first or second day I was Immediately contacted with a response from actors and others! They understood my situation and offered to help. We found out what was going on with bear and medications to improve is his health. I couldn't be more grateful to them. I personally suffer from a mental disorder and bear is my emotional support pet so to lose him or see him suffering was a lot on me I don't know what would have happened if I didn't have actors and others help. I will be forever grateful ������ this place is the real deal������ thank you so much!!

Sharing my thanks and appreciation to Actors and Others For Animals is my pleasure. You have allowed me to have my sweet Kissy. She was an abandoned kitten that was so very sick. Seemed to be no hope. Reaching out to your organization I found caring and helpful individuals that truly were so understanding and concerned. They immediately offered to help Kissy get the care she needed. She is alive and pouncing on everything including me at sun up! Thank you so much. God bless your wonderful organization.

I have no words to thank for what they have done for my family and especially for my Kuma, we were in an emergency situation, Kuma had to be operated as soon as possible since she had pyometra, and they were so kind, timely and with the best disposition of help, at a time when we had just been diagnosed with Covid and we did not have the resources for the full payment of the operation this organization coming to help, I especially thank Beverly who is a wonderful and dedicated person.

Actors & Others is heaven sent! My cat Jagger needed to have his teeth pulled because they were rotting (from a disease he has). The bill was going to be in the $650’s-$1000’s to get them removed! This quote was given by the Humane society in San Bernardino. Financially that would have taken a toll on us. The humane society basically told me that if I could not afford this necessary surgery for my cat that I would have to euthanize him! I was so upset to hear that they would have that as an option only because I could not afford it.

I was fortunate enough to find Actors & Others to help with paying foe the surgery. My cat is SO happy now that he has had his surgery.

Thank you SO much Actors & Others for all your help and support. I will be referring you to others who need assistance. Thanks again :)

Hello my name is Sheri and actor’s for others are Heaven sent I have two babies spike & scruffy And they gotten ill and I had no money for a vet I was devastated ������ they have helped us on three occasions I’m so very happy and grateful to them ������������ spike and scruffy are just fine now they paid for everything even there medication ������ I just can’t find the words to express how grateful we are thank you sooo much

My lovely Pinky and I had the most amazing experience with actors and others.

they were able to help me save my lovely girl to have more years with me. Her cancer tumor was successfully removed and she is now completely back to Normal. She ended up loosing her older brother a few days after her surgery and they were a tremendous help to us to help our boy also go into a peaceful path of passage.

I have attached a picture of her from the say of surgery with her tumor and from a week ago.

you guys have truly saved both of us your help was something that made a huge difference as experiencing the lost of her bother was not easy but we knew she was healthy and we had to help her keep her head up.

thank you so much

I am grateful for the wonderful folks at Actors & Others and their generous donors! I have a wonderful 10-month-old German Shepherd named Amani who chose me as her owner during the pandemic. Amani is an energetic, happy, and lovable puppy! She loves to play in the park with her friends and run, run, run! On a playdate with her Husky and Rottweiler friends, I noticed a big red bump on her paw, I didn't think much of it until day two or three days later when I noticed her limping and the bump starting to ooze something out of it. I called one Vet out in the I.E and the vet thought Amani might have a foreign object stuck in her paw and gave me antibiotics and said if she didn't heal in a week, he would need to perform an "exploratory surgery" to see what was in her paw and remove it. He also mentioned the cost to do so would be $750.00! I am a full-time doctoral student at USC and did not have $750.00 budgeted for Amani and this medical cost. I reached out to Actors & Others and filled out the online form when I was quoted this price. I got a call from the super helpful Beverly, a couple of days later, who suggested another Vet, Dr. Naito, at Huntington Pet vet and to let her know when I could get an appointment. I called Huntington Pet Vet and explained what was going on and the amazing Dr. Naito saw Amani and Me THE SAME DAY! I was so thankful! Dr. Naito took one look at Amani's paw and said that she had been bit by a BROWN RECLUSE SPIDER!! The odor that was coming from her paw was rotting flesh! Dr. Naito kept Amani overnight and performed the surgery to remove the rotten/rotting flesh from Amani's paw and I was able to pick Amani up the next day! Amani has a 3-4 week recovery time but she is happy and walking great! I am so grateful to Actors & Others for the donation for the cost of Amani's surgery and antibiotics! They came through for me and I am forever grateful! THANK YOU ACTORS & OTHERS! Once I graduate and I am in a full-time job with an expendable income, I will be making a donation to give back! Thank you!!! AMANI Thanks you all too! We hope to meet you all in person one day!

I am so grateful to Actors and Others for saving my friend Bob's Terrier mix pet daughter Miss Bobbie's life. Beverly from Actors and Others really cares and has the follow through. She made sure that I got her to the vets at Kinder care. Actors and Others paid for the vet visit and all her tests. The results showed she had an enormous gall stone in her bladder that needed immediate removal via surgery. Bob, Miss Bobbie and I are forever grateful for their help. Miss Bobbie has her health back and her quality of life! Thank you so much. Blessings to you. You are my heroes!

I am very pleased that I was able to get assistance from Actors and Others, my chihuahua was in desperate need of dental work. She did have a tooth pulled and since she is 13 years old she gives me a bad time every time I brush her teeth, but I do my best. Thank you again for your services

So I have a cocker spaniel who I rescued because I have health conditions so I’ve had a stroke in the past and I was getting ready to have another one when she pretty much saved me so one day I was loving on her and I found this huge almost like a cyst on her arm and I instantly was referred to actors and others which were by the way amazing and very helpful they even help me find a vet that would be able to do the surgery that they work with and she is doing much better and is way happier now and I couldn’t be more blessed due to actors and others and I Thank them from the bottom of my heart for help me help my baby girl. Miss Clayton

I am SO Thankful for Actors and Others for Animals! They REALLY helped me SO much!!! My beautiful tuxedo kitty Mishi had a swollen belly and they guided me where to go and assisted me with payment. The doctor said it was full of fluid and if I had not gone she couldve suffocated as it couldve gone in her lungs!!! I really dont know what couldve happened if they had not helped me. Eventually Mishi had to go to heaven but she was able to live comfortably for a few more weeks and when it was time to go I went to the place Actors and Others suggested and it was done very easily and affordably. Its SO hard losing a pet or having an ill pet and when you have help and guidance and financial assistance it makes it soo much easier. Actors and Others are angels and I am TRULY grateful for them. I feel so blessed that they helped me! Beverly is the person who assisted me. She'd call me back and followed up on Mishi. She was VERY KIND and HELPFUL!!! I am forever grateful! Thank you!!!

I don’t even know where to begin as my eyes fill with tears. If it wasn’t for actors and others I wouldn’t have my fur baby right now. I spent my savings trying to save my little dog. After spending all my savings at a specialist he was misdiagnosed by them. I took him to another hospital and finally found out he had bladder stones and needed a 4,000 dollar surgery. 4,000 dollars I no longer had. I was then told to euthanize him if I couldn’t afford the surgery. That night I told my little dog I was not giving up and that I would find him the help he needed. That same night I reached out to actors and others and the very next day, Laura from actors and others got in touch with me. She helped me find an amazing vet and helped pay for the surgery. Kona is now back to himself and so happy. My little dog Kona and I are forever thankful.

My poor kitty Charlotte got out one night and when we found her the next day she couldnt use her front right leg at all. After an x ray it was revealed that she had been shot with a pellet gun, which badly fractured her leg. The veterinarian recommended amputation and thankfully Actors and Other for Animals was able to help me cover the costs. They were incredibly quick to respond to my request, and with payment to the veterinarian. I'm so glad there are people out there who truly care and help animals when they need it.

Hello I wanted to Thank the Actors & Others for helping my Senior Dog ToTo!
He needed his teeth cleaned & some of his teeth extracted.
Not only did they help me with the Financial part. They also recommended me to a fabulous Vet in my area, that happens to be fantastic, caring loving vet! I’m so grateful for this Organization.
Thank You Again Actors & Others
Jeannette Lawler

Actors and Others was so wonderful to work with. Our little fur baby girl Zelda (Siamese Cat) had somehow obtained an abscess on her side, we hadn’t noticed anything at first, she was fast and playful as usual, until she wasn’t. I called my vet to see how much they thought the costs might be, after hearing she may need surgery, I already knew I wouldn’t be able to afford the costs... they gave me some options in which we’re not available to me then they told me about Actors and Others, I had called and put in my request and went to the vet without having a response yet because my fur baby was in pain and I just couldn’t wait any longer, I wanted to know what was wrong and what we needed to do to help her get better.... by the time I got to the vet and got seen by the Doctor, Actors and Others had already called my Doctor and approved my request! What I couldn’t cover, Actors and Others took care of it for me. We went along with the procedure and although it was a rough recovery, I am happy to say that our little girl is doing great! Thank you Actors and Others for your love and support!

Actors and others were a big help when I found out my service dog had torn his ACL, and needed surgery. I lost hearing in both ears a little over 2 years ago, and “Tank” since then, has had some training to allow me to take him in public. The cost of the surgery was overwhelming, so I reached out to Actors and others. They were so kind to help financially, but also referred me to a low cost clinic. Tank is almost fully recovered, and I am so grateful to Actors and Others for their help.

Bennie urgently needed surgery due a very bad ear infection on both sides. The cost was more than my family could afford. Actors and Others came to our rescue and graciously offered to cover half of the expenses plus neutering fees for any other pets we had. Wow! We owe Actors and Others a debt of gratitude for the help and support they’ve provided to our family ������������

My 6 year old female Beagle named Violet went through 3 UTIs and crystals in her bladder in 2019. Once she started urinating blood clots we had an ultrasound done. The results showed a very large tumor in her bladder. We were then referred to an oncologist where she had several different tests for cancer cells. All of the results showed negative of cancer. This greatly stumped us and the doctors, since the majority of bladder tumors are TCC (transitional cell carcinoma). We were finally given the green light for surgery to remove the mass. But at this point we were out of money and needed help. We turned to Actors and Others For Animals and they generously donated for Violet's surgery. The mass was removed and the biopsy came out 100% cancer free! Violet is a healthy pup with many more years of life with love and happiness.

What can I say about actors and others for animals there is simply not enough time or space to say how much they came to my rescue financially to help me. Bella is a foster malt mix senior who I took in because she was simply doomed if she stayed where she was. First stop groomers and second was the vet. When we took her to the vets we all cried when they explained what had happened and what was needed. She was neglected and was suffering because of this. She had never been spayed or any dental care. She had mammary tumors as well as rotten teeth and severe tartar. The was scheduled for 2 surgeries. First was the spaying and removal of the mammary tumors and 3 weeks later her dental surgery. Which consisted of 7 extraction and severe tartar removal. After 2 week recovery she is a whole new dog! She has plenty of energy and whole new dog!!! If it wasn’t for actor and others who knows what would have happened to this sweet pea. I have no idea how to ever thank them enough !!
I am forever in love with actors and Others I am attaching phots to see the before and after of this sweet pea

My 12 year old dog, Penny Lane, woke up one morning and she couldn't open her jaw. She kept clawing at her face. We took her to a local vet who said she needed a bunch of teeth pulled, and the price was going to be up to $1,500! They gave me Actors and Others information and I contacted them through their website, and they got back to me within a day! They recommended another vet that would be less expensive, and they were literally a quarter of the price. It was still more money than we had so Actors and Others split the cost with us. It was such a needed blessing. Penny Lane is doing amazing after 13 teeth were pulled! I'm also excited that I have a new vet now. It's about an hour away but 100% worth the drive. Thank you Animals and Others for all of your help.

We had a stray cat living in our backyard, and he was injured it took us days to catch him, and we finally did, and took him to the vet. The vet said his leg needed to be amputated, and we wanted to help him, but we couldn't afford to. If it wasn't for Actors and Others for animals I don't know what would of happened. It was a long journey of recovery, but Mambo is doing great now, and he's such a happy boy.

My poor kitty was suffering from bladder stones and you guys were able to provide me with help right away she is now doing amazing and I couldn't be more great-full. Thank you so much for your quick response and taking the time to help out "baby" and my family..

My beautiful disability service dog Niko has cancer. We had an urgent need to remove a fast growing tumor and also to determine the nature of it. I live on social security income and could not afford the cost of the surgery. It became very difficult to raise the funds. Many pet charities will not provide donations for older dogs with cancer, citing that cancer in a dog over nine is an old dog issue, not a health crisis. But the removal of this tumor was a health crisis. Not only did Actors and Others for Animals come to the rescue with a generous donation towards his surgery, but were also compassionate and comforting in our time of need. I will be forever grateful to them.

Hello, my family and I wanted to take this opportunity to thank the donors and staff from Actors and Others for animals for helping us with our dog Rocco. I'm a recently divorce woman, recent overian cancer survivor, a mother of three kids under the age of 5 years old. We have an 8 year old dog, Rocco who had a large size lump on the right back leg which was causing him tremendous discomfort, to the point of him limping. Actor and Others referred us to a veterinarian with very reasonable prices to check and perform surgery for Rocco. Three week ago he had the surgery done to remove the lump and he's recovered wonderfully. He is no longer limping. And recently the veterinarian told us that the lump was benign. We are so grateful and we are thankful for programs such as this. It was a true blessing. God bless everyone involved. Thank you.

Actors another’s was a godsend to our family and to our dog Rocky Balboa. Rocky was running and somehow managed to tear his ACL completely through and he needed a very serious surgery, which was very very expensive. We are very large family and I also take care of my grandmother that has Alzheimer’s So funds are limited actors and others saved rocky from a life of disability by not being able to use his leg this organization is amazing and one day I will pay it forward and pay them back when I am more financially able to.

We just want to say the HUGEST thank you to Actors & Others for Animals. Our dog needed some dental surgery. We were told by the veterinarian that our dog's tooth was probably extremely painful and the tooth needed to be removed. The cost to cover this is expensive. We had some money saved but it would take longer to save the whole amount. Our veterinarian told us about Actors & Others for Animals and how they may be able to help. We followed the instructions for applying. Laura was so helpful and nice. Actors & Others for Animals was able to help us cover part of the costs of our dog's dental surgery. We are forever grateful for their help.

I am so very grateful to Actors and Others for their support. Sophie's paws are still red from how hard she was crewing them due to her decaying teeth pain. I initially thought it was allergies but shortly I realized she was in real pain. I was a student at the time and the vet I was taking her repeatedly quoted thousands of dollars for a dental cleaning, leaving me feeling powerless to help my pup out of the pain. Things turned around when a vet finally referred me to another vet who actually works with more reasonable prices. Dr Suman (https://www.panoramapethospital.com/) ultimately gave me a more reasonable quote and told me about Actors and Others. I am so grateful for this organization's support, it cut the bill considerably and it really made the procedure possible. Sophie has not once chewed her paws since then! She is the happiest pup again (as she had stopped playing due to the pain for the longest time) and I am so grateful she is not in pain and can enjoy the rest of her days giving so much joy to all those around. Thank you Actors and Others for making this possible for Sophie. I will spread the word about the wonderful support you give to people with pups.

My two year old Daschund was very ill. He was an outdoor dog and I believe he ate something that got him sick. Vets could not tell what was wrong. A few test needed to take place...which meant $$$. The amount was over my budget. I really thought I was going to lose Elvis. Thankfully actors and others came to the rescue and helped with a portion of my bill. I am so grateful that my little Elvis Clark Chaplin is up and running around like himself again. He also got his appetite back and gained his weight back. Now he is an indoor dog. I don’t want to take any chances.
Thank you actors and others for helping my little guy.
P.S He is named after Elvis Presley, Clark Gable, and Charlie Chaplin .
-Liz

My kitten Panther got out and was hit by a car. His jaw was broken and his rear leg. I am new to pet ownership and was not aware of how much an emergency vet bill could run! My Panther is only 9 months old and I've really come to love him. I was devastated and didn't know what to do, but I am so grateful for the Actors and Others Foundation, they were willing to graciously donate a substantial contribution towards Panthers emergency surgery and I will forever be so grateful. I hope to give back as soon as I am able. God Bless You All. Thank you again,
Sincerely,
Joanne Slaughter

I’m so grateful for Actors & Others for Animals . My little 8 month old chihuahua was diagnosed with an open pyometra . It was a very emotional and stressful journey. I thought she wasn’t gonna make it every Veterinary clinic I called they told me she was gonna have to wait for an appointment and I never gave up to find a place that was able to take her in right away. Thank you so much now my little chihuahua is back to her playful self .

My penny is doing great thank so much for your help it’s like penny is back to her loveing self

In May 2019, we found out that our golden retriever “Argentina” needed an urgent and very complicated surgery that involved splenectomy and pyometra procedures. That was at a cost of about $5,000, which we didn’t have. We contacted Actors and Others for help and they responded immediately. They called me and gave me a couple of numbers of other vets that could do the surgery at a lower price. We told them we only had $2,500, which were all our savings to pay for the surgery that could save our dog’s life. Beverly (from Actors and Others) asked me to give her a call with any news I had after contacting the other vets. I contacted a vet two hours away from where we live and they were able to perform the surgery (at a much reasonable amount). My dog had been misdiagnosed, she had a cyst in the ovary that was the size of a cantaloupe. Now our dog is totally recovered, she’s very energetic and happy. Actors and Others helped us to pay part of the bill so we didn’t have to use all our savings in the surgery. They were very kind and empathetic. Beverly called me almost every day to see how my dog was doing, even weeks after the surgery! We are very grateful with the financial help from Actors and Others, but mainly with the human and caring way they showed their concern for our dog’s well-being. We also want to extend our thanks to all the donors that contribute for this great cause, helping families to save their beloved pets. And thanks again Actors and Others for all your support!!!

Early 2019, a new rescue I took off the street and named Buddy, was attacked by another dog, while I was at work and my son was watching the animals. When I got home that night I checked Buddy over and he seemed OK, but 2 days later, I noticed he was walking slow, which I figured was just a sore muscle.

The next morning, he was very lethargic and laying on his side in the back yard, when I finally - 3 days after the attack - I realized his scrotum had been ripped open and he was very infected.

I took him to the emergency clinic closest to my house and was charged over $600.00 for a few pain pills and antibiotics. This same hospital was fairly adamant that I let them do a surgery called a Scrotal Ablation and the cost would be between $6,000. and 8,000.00!

I did not have that kind of money laying around and took him home. Upon taking him to another vet the cost was about 1/2, but I still needed financial assistance, even for $3,800.

A friend told me about Actors and Others for Animals and I sent an email asking for help ---

Not only did they help from start to finish, but they also found a teaching hospital that was able to preform the surgery for less than a 10th of even the lowered estimate and they covered the entire procedure.

What a God-send these people are in a world where so many struggle financially.

THANK YOU ACTORS AND OTHERS FOR ANIMALS FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART.

The day will come when I can give back again, and you are at the top of my list!

I am a disabled senior and also a Cancer patient, so my furbaby companion is especially important to me. Sometimes money is tight and my doggie needed deep teeth cleaning. The first Dentist wanted an exorbitant fee. ACTORS AND OTHER'S was able to help me get a second opinion and his fee was about 5 times less. They also help provide the funds. Marina had her Dental cleaning . They did a great job. I will forever be deeply grateful for the assistance i received from this fabulous organization.

Actors and others came via a recommendation from my vet. I befriended a stray who showed up one day injured, which later we found out was a foxtail sticker in his eye. When we got him to our vet for his shots and neuter and an assessment on his eye, it was determined he needed to have the eye removed. If it wasnt for the help of this amazing group, I would not have been able to save my sweet Odin and give him a pampered life inside.

I am so great full for the help I received from this organization! My 13 year old labrador, Roxy, had a few growing masses on her eye, all the diagnostics we received were simply scary and expensive, Roxy is a therapy dog with Love on Four Paws and she loves working at hospitals! Another volunteer at Love on Four Paws gave us the name of a great vet at North Figueroa Animal Hospital, Roxy received and affordable quote for her surgery and with the help of Actors & Others for Animals she is back on doing what she loves as a therapy dog, she is fully recovered, the masses might grow back but for now is back at work! We are forever grateful, thank you again!

Actors and others saved my dog's life. My dog Nala is our second child. Nala snuck off and got pregnant. But when she went to have her pup one got lodged in her canal. I didn't have the money what so ever to handle the expensive surgery she needed to live. Actors and others helped with more then they can normally even afford, I cannot express my gratitude enough to this organization. Thank you so much. When I can afford a donation it goes to you!

I took Domino in to keep her from going to a shelter. She's an amazing dog, but has an auto-immune disease that attacked her gums and teeth, causing a terrible infection and requiring her to have surgery. This surgery would have been extremely difficult to do without Actors & Others for Animals. They reponded quickly in our emergency situation and provided desperately needed help at critical time. Thank you to all of your staff, volunteers, and donors! You help us help them!

My name is Elizabeth! My kitties name is Blue, he’s a linx point Siamese. Big blue eyes & extremely handsome. Turns out he had a UTI & it was urgent he received treatment immediately. I am a student & had just paid my rent & did not have any extra funds to help him, nor did I have anyone to help me. I live alone. I was trying not to give up, but after calling around 20 different places & not being able to afford any of them, I was ready to surrender him, I just wanted him to live. A random gentleman told me about this Group & so I messaged them immediately. I was not expecting a response, but I gave it a shot. Sure enough I received a call immediately & went down within an hour to a Vet, and it was all so simple. The relief I felt & still have. I am so forever grateful. I’ve had Blu since he was 2 weeks old, I bottle fed him & the hole nine yards. He’s my baby & they saved him. I can’t thank you enough!

Well, my 12yo Yorkie, Scruffy, developed a huge lump on his front shoulder over the period of a couple years. When I finally saved some money, I gave A & O a call, they had me fill out their questionaire on their website. The operation was $900, including teeth removal and cleaning, and not including the re-visit for his cough.
The last time I received help, was a god-send. Scruffy's eye was mutalated by another dog, and after a week he was taken from apple valley to hesperia animal clinic, after he got lost, where they operated and removed his damaged eye. A & O asked for any financial contribution I could manage, I could only manage the $85 in my pocket, and that was good enough. I can't thank these folkes enough for their help, now Scruffy doesn't limp anymore... still fighting off the cough with medication. But you'd never know he was 12 he's got so much life-energy, I'm 56 and disabled, there are times when I feel down or depressed and Scruffy always makes my day brighter.

Thank you again, A & O

I am so grateful for this foundation. My Katie has had a bad time with her teeth. I myself have been bogged down with bills and necessary scans for myself due to having Cancer twice. I couldn't afford to pay for her treatment in full. I was even Recomended a Vet from them. I Bet was wonderful. He even addressed her allergies and gave her medication for that. She had stopped her itching completely. I want to thank you so much h cor the help you provided.