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Protecting animal actors since 1940.

Our No Animals Were Harmed™ program, the leading industry-sanctioned effort with oversight of animals in filmed entertainment, has made the protection of animal actors its duty for over 80 years. Our certification is the trusted standard for the humane treatment of animals in film and television, recognized internationally by filmmakers, TV producers and the viewing public, who rightly expect and demand the humane treatment of animals on set.

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Our Impact in 2024

100,000

Animals protected in filmed productions.

3,129

Days supervising animals on set by Certified Animal Safety Representatives™.

1,000

Productions supervised in 25 countries on 6 continents.

About the Program

The No Animals Were Harmed program follows comprehensive guidelines specific to each animal species. The guidelines were developed and are regularly updated by our Scientific Advisory Committee of independent experts in animal science, behavior, veterinary medicine and ethics.

Our work begins long before filming starts. We review scripts, consult during pre-production, inspect filming locations and monitor sets through our trained Certified Animal Safety Representatives who uphold our science-based standards. How to get certified

Our team of Certified Animal Safety Representatives supervise animals on television and film sets across the U.S. and around the world. Set photos from Cottonmouth, 2023; American Housewife, 2017; Lapin, 2023; Danger Force, 2021.

Recently Certified Productions

We watch over animals in all types of productions – from independent films to streaming series to international blockbusters that bring millions of people to theaters. Explore our complete directory of Certified Productions

Hamnet

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Wicked: For Good

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Now You See Me: Now You Don’t

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Scientific Advisory Committee

We rely on this distinguished group to guide and review procedures, guidelines, policies and ethics.

Susan G. Friedman, Ph.D.

Professor, Department of Psychology, Utah State University

Gail C. Golab, Ph.D., DVM, MACVSc, DACAW

Associate Executive Vice President, Chief Veterinary Officer, Animal Welfare Division, American Veterinary Medical Association

Debborah Luke, Ph.D.

Senior Vice President of Conservation, The Florida Aquarium

Claudia Sonder, DVM

Veterinarian, Co-Owner, Napa Valley Equine

Alina Vale, DVM, MS