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posted on December 23, 2011
The Vancouver based ecology organization, Lifeforce, was told about the plight of an Angus cow on December 11th. We immediately contacted officials and organizations to instigate a rescue effort. In just only 10 days she was on her way to a sanctuary.
In March 2011 she was on the freeway and the RCMP chased her. She ended up in a Surrey park bog and bush. This herd animal was now alone. For the next 9 months she endured coyotes, vicious dogs, harassment from humans and more threats that she only knows.
This story about a very young cow who escaped the inhumane slaughter system and fought all odds by surviving for nine months in the wild near Vancouver, Canada must be told. Few others destined to be eaten have escaped and got a pass to freedom. This is cow is truly a case for kindness. A case for her freedom.
She found some vegetation through to the Fall then concerned park walkers started feeding her so she would not starve to death. She was nicknamed Nellie by some and April by others.
On December 19th a corral was setup and her food placed in it. As a “feral” cow who learnt how to defend herself she only let a few humans near her. During the first attempt to get her into a trailer she bolted and literally was airborne over a huge rock. So this Plan B was the next step.
In the morning of the 21st the gates were closed while she was eating. She remained calm all day and did not try to knock down the temporary fencing. The CDART transport trailer came from Summerland, BC. By 5:30 she was in the trailer and on her way to a safe sanctuary for the rest of her life.
Critteraid, that has a farm animal sanctuary in Summerland, BC, offered a home and their Canadian Disaster Animal Response Team provided the capture team and transport.
Now settling in to her new luxury home, she spent the first night at Critteraid using the capture trailer as her home. Now called Lady Antebellum she now has a peaceful sanctuary.
Here are the links to her happy video story:
A Very Merry Cow Story Part 1
A Very Merry Cow Story Part 2
Global TV BC News
The Great Cow Escape
We hope the public will make a donation to
Lifeforce
Box 3117,
Vancouver,BC
V6B 3X6
www.lifeforcefoundation.org
CDART
(Canadian Disaster Animal Response Team)
Box 235,
113 - 437 Martin Street,
Penticton, BC
V2A 5L1
www.cdart.org
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posted on December 31, 2010
In 2011 the Lifeforce Foundation wants tighten regulations on the whale watching industry. “If Ottawa wants to prevent the extinction of one of BC’s most-loved animals, it must adopt these regulations that the UVic Environmental Law Centre has drafted,” Peter Hamilton of Lifeforce, unveiling a comprehensive package of proposed legal provisions to protect whales.
Recently the Lifeforce Foundation retained the University of Victoria Environmental Law Clinic to develop a proposed set of whale watching regulations. After reviewing the laws and guidelines from over 30 countries, the law clinic has recommended rules to be applied to whale watching boats. See:
“Save the orcas: Regulate Whale Watching” By Calvin Sandborn And Rose Keates, Special to the Sun
 Download Savetheorcas.pdf
If you haven’t already done so please consider making a donation to help Lifeforce continue to protect endangered species.
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posted on June 8, 2009
 “First, imagine spending your entire life in a bathroom. That’s a fair comparison for belugas imprisoned in an aquarium pool and deprived of ocean freedom”, stated Peter Hamilton, Founder of ecology organization Lifeforce, “Then add to that cruelty that they will be swimming around and around and around in toxic feces and urine. It’s very sad that another beluga has been sentenced to life in a toilet bowl.”
Read Lifeforce News Release
Download NEWSRELEASEBELUGABABYFINAL.pdf
Read Lifeforce Letter To Editor, Vancouver Sun
Download Tideturningonaquariums.mht
Read 35 Reasons To Boycott the Vancouver Aquarium
Download 35REASONSFINALJULY2009.pdf
Read Lifeforce Founder's Commentary in Vancouver Georgia Straight, July 24, 2009
Download peter-hamilton-baby-beluga-faces-life-toilet-bowl-vancouver-aquarium[1]
Baby-beluga fans must get past the attraction of a new baby at the Vancouver Aquarium and remember the plight of marine wildlife in captivity. |
posted on June 11, 2008
 The Vancouver based ecology organization, Lifeforce, has launched a new video entitled "Belugas: Far From Home" in order to raise public awareness of the plight of belugas in captivity.
"Lifeforce hopes to counteract the pro-captivity propaganda by a multi-million dollar entertainment industry that will seek to capitalize on the recent birth of a beluga at the Vancouver Aquarium." stated Peter Hamilton, Lifeforce Founder, "The video shows the natural lives and freedoms of belugas that cannot be provided for in captivity. Being born in captivity is a life sentence and is tantamount to locking a child in a room for their entire life."
The video is a reminder of the suffering and why the planned $80 million Vancouver Aquarium expansion will result in the imprisonment of more dolphin slaves and wildlife. Although Lifeforce was successful in stopping any further imports of dolphins captured after 1996, the Vancouver Aquarium’s promotion of dolphin tourist attractions is part of the reason why captures continue worldwide.
Lifeforce is urging people to write to the Vancouver Council and Parks Board to stop the expansion and to boycott aquariums.
The video is dedicated to the 33 dolphins whom have died as a result of the Vancouver Aquarium pro-captivity policies since 1964. In addition, the Vancouver Aquarium started the orca slave trade that led to the decimation of local orca populations that are now designated as endangered.
For further information please Contact Lifeforce.
Other related reads:
The Straight Article Feature
Vancouver Aquarium Failed To Meet Deadline For Development Permit Conditions
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posted on May 20, 2008
 The Growing Petting Zoo Business May Well Be A Growing Silent Epidemic. People Are Usually Not Properly Informed About The Health Risks And Preventative Measures. Then The Children’s Complaints Of Upset Tummies, Nausea Or Diarrhea May Not Be Reported.
Lifeforce Will Be Urging The Government To Ban Petting Zoos Because Health Risks And Animal Welfare Abuses Cannot Be Prevented.”stated Peter Hamilton, Lifeforce Director, “if Governments Fails To Ban Petting Zoos Then All Such Activities Must Be Regulated And Enforced. This Is The Very Least That Must Be Done In Order To Try To Reduce The Health Hazards And Animal Abuses.
Lifeforce Will Be Sending Our 55-page Report “petting Zoos: A Silent Epidemic?” To Politicians And Responsible Agencies
Read Full Press Release
*UPDATES*:
Download OPENLETTERPETTINGZOOS.pdf
Read Lifeforce Letter re: Victoria Petting Zoo
Read Lifeforce Letter re: Stanley Park Problems
Read Related CKNW News Story |
posted on April 20, 2008
 Lifeforce has created an Anti-Vivisection poster that we hope people will pass on and post in strategic locations.
Additional information about experiments on animals is available in our Better Living, Image Library, and Posters sections of the website.
Thank you,
Peter Hamilton
Lifeforce Founding Director
lifeforcesociety@hotmail.com
604.649.5258
Download the World Week Against Vivisection Poster from our posters page. |
posted on March 6, 2008
 Under our new campaign called Save Our Species (SOS): Global Warning the Lifeforce Foundation has released seven new Vegan Flyers/Info Sheets to commemorate the worldwide Meatout on the first day of spring.
The factory farming of animals is a major cause of Global Warming. In addition to the obvious animal abuses, it produces gases and wastes that are major contributors to climate changes and health hazards.
Check out our Meatout 2008 Canada video and our Meatout 2008 info sheet. |
posted on February 6, 2008
 During the next several months, the Lifeforce Foundation will be releasing several reports under our new campaign called Save Our Species (SOS): Global Warning.
In 1981, Lifeforce was formed as an ecology organization to help raise public awareness of the interrelationship of human, animal and environmental problems. We must take into account the long-term effects on all life when developing policies. Over 25 years ago Lifeforce campaigned for all to live ecologically friendly lifestyles by taking into account one's cruelty "footprint" on people, animals and the environment. The way we eat, entertain and experiment is actually a kick in the face for animals and people.
The SOS reports will look at how the industrialized use of animals is a major cause of Global Warming. For example, the conventional factory farming system produces gases and wastes that are major contributors to climate changes and health hazards. Organizations and people like Al Gore are ignoring this top contributor to Global Warming.
Read the full Lifeforce SOS #1 Report
In relation to this first report, Lifeforce has launched a campaign to raise awareness and protest again the use of Animal based Biofuel:
NO BODIES IN MY TANK! - Poster
NO BODIES IN MY TANK! - Sticker |
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The LIFEFORCE FOUNDATION is a Vancouver-based ecology organization that was formed in 1981 to provide a public service to help people, animals and the environment.