
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.
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




Certified Productions
You’ll find us watching over animals in all types of productions – from independent films to streaming series to international blockbusters that bring millions of people to theaters. See productions we’ve certified






Scientific Advisory Committee
We rely on this distinguished group to guide and review procedures, guidelines, policies and ethics.
Bonnie V. Beaver, DVM, MS, DPNAP, DACVB, DACAW
Professor, College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University
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
James F. Peddie, DVM
Distinguished Faculty Chair and Staff Veterinarian (Retired), Exotic Animal Training and Management (EATM) Program, Moorpark College
Charlie Sammut
Professional Animal Trainer
Claudia Sonder, DVM
Veterinarian, Co-Owner, Napa Valley Equine