Animals used in film and television face unique welfare risks from the demands of performance, transport, and temporary confinement.
Animals in film production face welfare risks including stress from unfamiliar environments and equipment, exposure to heat and harsh conditions during extended shoots, physical injury from stunts and action sequences, and cumulative welfare impacts from a career of repeated filming. Even when on-set conditions are carefully monitored, the baseline conditions under which animal actors are kept by their trainers and suppliers often fall short of high welfare standards.