| Our Perspective: How we can do even more to help animals |
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Recently TIME Magazine published a thought-provoking article on the increasingly complex issue of ensuring the well-being of animals throughout the many roles they play in our lives — and we in theirs.
The piece especially focused on the use of animal actors in film, noting American Humane Association's 70-year history in protecting animals on set as well as our extensive and rigorous guidelines, which as the author noted, “cover everything from air quality for spiders (arachnids hate smoke) to pH levels in a fish's aquarium.” As Walsh points out, though, not every Hollywood production meets those high standards and American Humane Association, a nonprofit organization, is not able to monitor every production. And the issue remains as to the humane treatment of the animals when they are off the set, when American Humane Association is not around to supervise.
We couldn't agree more.
American Humane Association will continue our work to guarantee that animal actors are never relegated to the role of disposable props in movies or television shows, but we need help to do even more.
We need the support of both Hollywood and all those who care for animals to extend the legacy of our work so that we can keep animals safe on set, off set, during training, and wherever they may be.
Help us protect more animals and ensure the care and humane treatment all living things deserve. Donate now to help us grow our mission for a more compassionate world.
Read the full article here: Beasts of Burden
