Movie Animal Protected has a suggested set of guidelines or what many consider as “rules”.  Guidelines are just that - guidelines, designed to fit most situations, but with the realization that certain situations will require more input and MAP believes it is acceptable to use overall common sense, expertise, and judgment when overseeing animals in film production.

Horses are one of the most used animals in filming, and, by their very nature, pose unique issues. They have many important roles in society for both domestic and commercial purposes. They have a distinguished history in war, farming, transportation, athletics and as pets. Because of this, there are misconceptions and assumptions about horses and what they are capable of doing.  Extra care must be taken to assure everyone's safety on set.

Fish are perhaps one of the most delicate animals used in film production. They are one of the few animals so affected by stress that they can perish. Some examples of stress put on fish and aquatic invertebrates are handling, water conditions, containment, and aeration.

We often see insects and arachnids as unwelcome visitors who invade our homes. Our solution for this usually involves a rolled-up newspaper, bottle of bug spray, or another human being we live with who is both tougher and less ridiculous than us.