AMERICAN HUMANE ASSOCIATION AND THE SURVIVOR SERIES ...

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Dear Friends,

 

The letter appended below was sent twice to AHA in the US.

They have not responded, and I am wondering why? They have

this document which says they can, and will, do the right

things to protect sentient beings involved in US movies - anywhere

in the world, but they don't respond to requests.

 

Their " Guidelines " , " Protecting Animals in Film and Television "

Since 1940, FOR THE SAFE USE OF ANIMALS IN FILMED MEDIA,

is an imposing document, and includes:

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AMERICAN HUMANE ASSOCIATION

Basic Principles

For the Use of Animals in Filmed Media

No animal will be killed or injured for the sake of a film production.

If an animal must be treated inhumanely to perform, then that animal

should not be

used.

General anesthesia and sedation are high risk procedures and are

prohibited for the

sole purpose of filmmaking (although allowed for necessary veterinary care).

Storytelling needs of producers can be achieved humanely by working with

AHA and

adhering to AHA's Guidelines.

Animals are NOT props! (Even if they are supplied by the props

department.)

AHA Guidelines apply to all animals used in the production, even if an

animal is used

as background, or off camera to attract the attention of an animal being

filmed.

AHA Guidelines prescribe a high standard of care that the film and

television

production industries have voluntarily agreed to provide to animal

performers. This

standard is more comprehensive and more compassionate than any state's

anti-cruelty

laws.

AHA will enforce all applicable anti-cruelty laws as necessary.

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Unless I am mistaken, these principles apply to American movies or shows

made anywhere in the world. In any event, the question is, why has AHA

not responded to my questions, my offer to be of help, and most importantly,

why hasn't CBS and their Survivor series been taken to task for their

blatant disregard for everything but the dollar god they worship?

 

Thank you kindly

Roger Gould-King

 

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AHA Western Regional Office, Film and TV Unit--Los Angeles, CA

15366 Dickens Street

Sherman Oaks, CA 91403

 

Dear Friends,

 

Appended is an article I wrote for my Africa Adieu Digest - an email,

illustrated journal dealing with

environmental and all flora and flora issues, mainly in Africa. It has an

international distribution and

is free to rs.

 

I was told today that the CBS Survivor crew are probably in the Masai Mara

region of Kenya filming

their third Survivor series. The question asked by many is why CBS and this

show was not shut down

or fined for blatant cruelty to animals - apart from disgusting eating

displays for the amusement of

sensation-hungry viewers?

 

Is your Organisation represented here in South Africa? If not, why not? We

can do with some

USA - based clout on issues which are wiping out African wildlife - I am

willing to volunteer to

get your Organsiation started here if you have overseas representatives -

can supply references

if you're interested. I am retired, so have the time.

 

thank you kindly

with esteem

Roger Gould-King