The Animal Connection

The Animal Connection has been providing trained animal actors to the Midwest's film, television and advertising community since 1984. That's a lot of dogs and cats and chickens and cows and ducks and pigs and...to see just how many, click here. Our animal actors undergo an extensive pre screening and audition process before they are ever sent out on a shoot. Owner, Barbara O'Brien, personally works from start to finish with each animal actor to ensure that you are getting the best possible performance. We provide full service custom casting services which include: Full Photography Services Animal Friendly Location Custom Casting Web Pages Super fast turnaround Are you from out of town and thinking of shooting in Minneapolis? The Animal Connection can direct you to experienced photographers, producers, photo and production assistants, location managers, caterers, rental equipment and studios and what ever else you might need to shoot in Minneapolis/St. Paul or in Western Wisconsin.