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Film & TV Unit
Since 1940, the American Humane Association has ensured the proper care and safety of animals that appear in filmed entertainment. Our Los Angeles-based Film & Television Unit is designated by the Screen Actors Guild as the only animal welfare organization with on-set jurisdiction. It’s a responsibility our highly qualified and trained Certified Animal Safety Representatives take seriously as they travel around the world to protect animal actors and award American Humane’s famous “No Animals Were Harmed” end-credit disclaimer to those productions that meet our strict Guidelines for the Safe Use of Animals in Filmed Media.
Learn more about the evolution and advancements of American Humane’s Film & TV Unit.
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American Humane Monitored Volkswagen Commercial
A commercial for Volkswagen recently aired in England and garnered so much attention from concerned citizens that British network officials decided to pull the spot from the airwaves. The spot has been seen in the United States on YouTube. The commercial involved a dog riding in a car, singing "I'm a Man" and appearing to shake whenever not riding in the car. Although an American Humane Association Certified Animal Safety Representative was unable to directly monitor the action in which the dog sits in the vehicle, a Safety Representative did monitor the entire scene involving the dog standing on the ground, appearing to shake. This behavior seems intense, but was actually not. The two dogs alternated for this role were both small breeds that naturally "shake" now and then. The dog was also cued to lower its head and stay on its mark. The trainer had a vibrating plate that the dog could stand on in case it did not shake, but the Safety Representative did not see this plate used, since the dog shook naturally while the cameras rolled. The action was brief and mild, and the Safety Representative ensured that the dog was not harmed or afraid during filming.
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 American Humane Remembers Karl Miller
American Humane mourns the passing of Karl Miller, veteran Hollywood animal trainer and handler. In an illustrious career spanning more than 40 years, Karl was considered a master by his peers and was a mentor to many.
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 CNN Video Features American Humane's Film & TV Unit - A CNN segment on the filming of Hachiko: A Dog's Story, the true tale of a legendary human-animal bond, features Richard Gere, his canine co-star and our Film & TV Unit.
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