Acceptable

AHA rates the following films based solely on the treatment of the animals during production. Some of these have completed their runs at theatres or have been produced for video, so use this list to help you choose videos that support the humane treatment of animal actors. AHA supervised the animal action during the production of the film to insure humane treatment. Scenes appearing to abuse or endanger animals were simulated.

Believed Acceptable

Although AHA did not directly supervise the filming of animal action, we’ve concluded that no animals were abused or endangered by reviewing the script, consulting with the production company and/or trainers, and screening the film.

Questionable

While no animals were intentionally harmed in the making of the film, some questionable practices were used.

Unknown

AHA was not on the set and was unable to obtain or substanciate information on the film’s animal action.

Unacceptable

Deliberate cruelty occurred on the set.

Acceptable/Questionable

<b>Acceptable:</b> AHA supervised the animal action during the production of the film to insure humane treatment. Scenes appearing to abuse or endanger animals were simulated. <br> <b>Questionable:</b> While no animals were intentionally harmed in the making of the film, some questionable practices were used.

Acceptable/Unknown

<b>Acceptable:</b> AHA supervised the animal action during the production of the film to insure humane treatment. Scenes appearing to abuse or endanger animals were simulated. <b>Unknown:</b> AHA was not on the set and was unable to obtain or substanciate information on the film’s animal action.

Not Monitored: Production Compliant

Safety Representatives were unable to directly supervise the animal action due to limited resources and/or scheduling conflicts. However, the production complied with all registration requirements, submitted a shooting script and relevant animal scheduling information, and provided a pre-release screening of the film, as requested by American Humane.

Monitored: Unacceptable

The production’s disregard for animal safety, whether by filming an at-risk segment unauthorized by American Humane or failing to adhere to our Guidelines for the Safe Use of Animals in Filmed Media, directly caused the injury or death of an animal.

Monitored: Acceptable (Rating prior to 8/25/06)

American Humane’s Film & Television Unit monitored this film and ensured that "No Animals Were Harmed." Based on American Humane's agreement with the Screen Actors Guild or based on a request of the producer/director to have American Humane monitor the film, the producer/director allowed American Humane's Animal Safety Representatives on-set access whenever animals were used. Throughout the pre-production stage, American Humane's Film and Television Unit received a copy of the script and the daily call sheets, which are used to schedule both human and animal actors. The Film and Television Unit carefully reviewed scripts during pre-production to determine if any scenes or situations appeared to put animals at risk.

Monitored: Acceptable

Safety Representatives were not able to monitor every scene in which animals appeared. However, American Humane did oversee significant animal action filmed in compliance with our Guidelines for the Safe Use of Animals in Filmed Media. After screening the finished product and cross-checking the animal action supervised during production, we acknowledge that the filmmakers have cooperated fully with our process. Therefore, the film has received a modified end credit disclaimer which states, American Humane monitored some of the animal action. No animals were harmed in those scenes.

Not Monitored

The production did not seek monitoring oversight from American Humane's Safety Representatives during filming. Therefore, we cannot attest to the treatment of the animal actors nor know whether our Guidelines for the Safe Use of Animals in Filmed Media were followed.

Monitored: Outstanding

Safety Representatives were on the set to ensure the safety of the animals throughout production. After screening the finished product and cross-checking all animal action seen on screen, we have determined that this film met the Guidelines for the Safe Use of Animals in Filmed Media established by American Humane. Therefore, the film was awarded the end credit disclaimer of "No Animals Were Harmed”®.

Monitored: Special Circumstances

Although the production followed American Humane’s Guidelines for the Safe Use of Animals in Filmed Media and cooperated with the protective measures enforced by our Certified Animal Safety Representatives, an accident, injury or death involving an animal occurred during the course of filming. A full investigation revealed that the incident was not a result of negligence or malice on the part of the production or animal suppliers. After reviewing all veterinary documents, screening the finished product, and cross-checking the animal action seen on screen, we acknowledge that the filmmakers have cooperated fully with our process. Therefore, the film has received a modified end credit disclaimer which states, “American Humane monitored the animal action.”

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