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Current CampaignsHelp AOK retire the Topeka Zoo elephants, Tembo & Sunda, to The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee (Current location at Topeka Zoo) (Where they could be at TES)Visit our blog for more details about how you can help, and to download and share our brochure.

Who are we?

We are an all-volunteer activist group committed to peaceful, compassionate actions that educate and encourage ourselves and others to protect, rescue, and advocate respect and kindness for all animals.

What do we advocate?

We contend that all living beings are worthy of respect, and here on earth for their own reasons. We think that if life is to thrive harmoniously on earth, we must change our world-view from one of dominance and exploitation to one of respect for all life. We seek to do our part to create a just, compassionate, and peaceful world for all who live here.

Events Upcoming EventsDecember 14, 2011VegLawrence Potluck - AOK will be hosting our monthly veg potluck at ECM on the KU Campus starting at 6:00 p.m. Click HERE to visit our Facebook page.

Farm Sanctuary Walk - 2010
Judy volunteering at Farm Sanc
Judy helping turkey at sanc.
Ann with Snickers at sanctuary
Farm Sanctuary Walk - 2009
Judy at UAN booth
Earth Day 2011
Earth Day 2011
Earth Day 2011
Circus display at our Library
Library display

Past EventsNovember 17, 2011VegLawrence Potluck - AOK will be teaming up with Compassion For All Animals for our Thanksgivegan veggie potluck at ECM on the KU Campus starting at 6:30 p.m. Click HERE to visit our Facebook page.October 25, 2011VegLawrence Potluck - AOK will be hosting our monthly veggie potluck at ECM on the KU Campus starting at 6:00 p.m. Click HERE to visit our Facebook page.September 21, 2011A Farm Sanctuary 25th Anniversary Celebration - Please join AOK and Farm Sanctuary for a uplifting evening celebrating 25 years of Farm Sanctuary's work on behalf of farm animals. Enjoy wine, and delicious vegan hors d'oeuvres at The Castle Tea Room, 1307 Mass St., Lawrence from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Click HERE for more details.September 22, 2011Farm Sanctuary: Changing Hearts & Minds about Animals & Food - Hear Farm Sanctuary President and Co-Founder Gene Baur speak at Cleveland Chiropractic College. The event will take place from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. in Assembly Hall at Cleveland Chiropractic College which is located at 10850 Lowell Avenue, Overland Park, KS 66210. This talk is free and open to the public. Gene will also be on hand to sign copies of his national best-seller, Farm Sanctuary: Changing Hearts and Minds About Animals and Food. Click HERE for more details.August 17, 2011VegLawrence Potluck - AOK will be hosting our monthly veggie potluck at ECM on the KU Campus starting at 6:00 p.m. Click HERE to visit our Facebook page for our potluck.July 18, 2011VegLawrence Potluck - AOK will be hosting our monthly veggie potluck at ECM on the KU Campus starting at 6:00 p.m. Click HERE to visit our Facebook page for our potluck.April 16th, 2011Earth Day - AOK will have a booth set up at the 10th Annual Earth Day festivities in South Park. We will be serving free BBQ tofu, veg burgers and hotdogs, along with other delicious side dishes and desserts. Drinks provided along with free literature. Please join us!! February 15, 2011VegLawrence Potluck - AOK will be hosting our monthly veggie potluck at ECM on the KU Campus starting at 6:00 p.m.December 14, 2010VegLawrence Potluck - AOK will be hosting our Christmas veggie potluck at ECM on the KU Campus starting at 6:00 p.m.November 16, 2010VegLawrence Potluck - AOK will be hosting our Thanksgiving veggie potluck at ECM on the KU Campus starting at 6:00 p.m.October 13, 2010VegLawrence Potluck - AOK will be hosting our monthly veggie potluck at ECM (2nd floor this month) on the KU Campus starting at 6:00 p.m. Dr. Will Tuttle, author of The World Peace Diet, acclaimed pianist, composer, and educator, will be hosting a lecture starting at 7:00 p.m. September 21, 2010VegLawrence Potluck - AOK will be hosting our monthly veggie potluck at ECM on the KU Campus starting at 6:00 p.m.September 18, 2010Walk for Farm Animals - AOK will be participating in Farm Sanctuary's "Walk for Farm Animals" event on Saturday, September 18th at noon at Unity Temple on the Plaza in Kansas City. Click HERE for more details.August 24, 2010VegLawrence Potluck - AOK will be hosting our monthly veggie potluck at the Public Library in Lawrence starting at 6:00 p.m. (this is just a temporary location while ECM remodels their kitchen this summer). July 27, 2010VegLawrence Potluck - AOK will be hosting our monthly veggie potluck at Broken Arrow School park in Lawrence starting at 6:00 p.m. (this is just a temporary location while ECM remodels their kitchen this summer). April 17th, 2010Earth Day - AOK will have a booth set up at the 10th Annual Earth Day festivities in South Park. We will be serving free BBQ tofu, veg burgers and hotdogs, along with other delicious side dishes and desserts. Drinks provided along with free literature. Please join us!! For more details, click here.March 30, 2010VegLawrence Potluck - AOK will be hosting our monthly veggie potluck at Ecumenical Christian Ministries located at 1204 Oread in Lawrence starting at 6:00 p.m. March 1, 2010VegLawrence Potluck - AOK will be hosting our monthly veggie potluck at Ecumenical Christian Ministries located at 1204 Oread in Lawrence starting at 6:00 p.m. January 26, 2010VegLawrence Potluck - AOK will be hosting our monthly veggie potluck at Ecumenical Christian Ministries located at 1204 Oread in Lawrence starting at 6:00 p.m.November 18, 2009"The Witness" documentary -- Public screening of the award-winning film at Liberty Hall Theater in Lawrence, KS on Wednesday, November 18th at 7:00 p.m. October 27, 2009VegLawrence Potluck - AOK will be hosting our monthly veggie potluck at Ecumenical Christian Ministries located at 1204 Oread in Lawrence starting at 6:00 p.m. September 30, 2009VegLawrence Potluck - AOK will be hosting our monthly veggie potluck at Ecumenical Christian Ministries located at 1204 Oread in Lawrence starting at 6:00 p.m. September 26, 2009Walk for Farm Animals - AOK will be participating in Farm Sanctuary's "Walk for Farm Animals" event on Saturday, September 26th at noon at Unity Temple on the Plaza in Kansas City. Click HERE for more details.August 25, 2009VegLawrence Potluck - AOK will be hosting our monthly veggie potluck at Ecumenical Christian Ministries located at 1204 Oread in Lawrence starting at 6:00 p.m. July 26, 2009VegLawrence Potluck - AOK will be hosting our monthly veggie potluck at Megan Willeson's house starting at 4:00 p.m.June 28, 2009VegLawrence Potluck - AOK will be hosting our monthly veggie potluck at Judy Carman's house starting at 4:00 p.m.May 27, 2009VegLawrence Potluck - AOK will be hosting our monthly veggie potluck at Ecumenical Christian Ministries located at 1204 Oread in Lawrence starting at 6:00 p.m. May 9, 2009Earth Day in KC - AOK will have a booth set up at the Earth Day festivities in Kansas City on the south side of the Art Gallery. AOK will be offering free vegan food, literature and games for kids.May 2, 2009Rally for the Wetlands - AOK will have an information table at the Rally for the Wetlands and Native Rights in South Park. May 2, 2009Sierra Club Fundraising Auction - AOK will have an information table and free vegan food at this event in Kansas City at 5:30. April 29, 2009VegLawrence Potluck - AOK will be hosting our monthly veggie potluck at Ecumenical Christian Ministries located at 1204 Oread in Lawrence starting at 6:00 p.m. April 18th, 2009Earth Day - AOK will have a booth set up at the 9th Annual Earth Day festivities in South Park. We will be serving free BBQ tofu, veg burgers and hotdogs, along with other delicious side dishes and desserts. Drinks provided along with free literature and fun activities for the kids. Please join us!! For more details, click here.March 25, 2009VegLawrence Potluck - AOK will be hosting our monthly veggie potluck at Ecumenical Christian Ministries located at 1204 Oread in Lawrence starting at 6:00 p.m. February 25, 2009VegLawrence Potluck - AOK will be hosting our monthly veggie potluck at Ecumenical Christian Ministries located at 1204 Oread in Lawrence starting at 6:00 p.m. January 28, 2009VegLawrence Potluck - AOK will be hosting our monthly veggie potluck at Ecumenical Christian Ministries located at 1204 Oread in Lawrence starting at 6:00 p.m. January 7, 2009AOK Planning Session for 2009 - AOK will be hosting our yearly brainstorming session at the Lawrence Public Library on Wednesday, Jan. 7 from 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.November 20, 2008VegLawrence Potluck - AOK will be hosting our monthly veggie potluck at Ecumenical Christian Ministries located at 1204 Oread in Lawrence starting at 6:00 p.m. November 12, 2008Dr. Will Tuttle lecture -- AOK & Eastside People's Market are co-sponsoring a lecture by Dr. Will Tuttle, author of World Peace Diet, on Wednesday Nov. 12 at 7:00 p.m. EPM will provide desserts and coffee. Pay at door (sliding scale of $4-$7). Click here for more information on Will Tuttle.November 9, 2008Animal Fair -- AOK will have a booth at the Animal Fair on Sunday, November 9 from 10-4. This is a benefit for the Lawrence Humane Society.October 29, 2008VegLawrence Potluck - AOK will be hosting our monthly veggie potluck at Ecumenical Christian Ministries located at 1204 Oread in Lawrence starting at 6:00 p.m. October 11, 2008Petland Demo - AOK will be participating in a Petland demo at the Olathe Petland store on Saturday, October 11th to help expose the connection between the puppymill industry and the Petland stores that support them. Click HERE for more details on this event.September 24, 2008VegLawrence Potluck - AOK will be hosting our monthly veggie potluck at Ecumenical Christian Ministries located at 1204 Oread in Lawrence starting at 6:00 p.m. August 26, 2008VegLawrence Potluck - AOK will be hosting our monthly veggie potluck at Ecumenical Christian Ministries located at 1204 Oread in Lawrence starting at 6:00 p.m. We will be screening the documentary "No Child Left Unrecruited".August 2/3, 2008The 2nd Annual Little Green Festival - AOK will have a booth at this event, as well as two "green" vehicles that run off veggie oil. The location is South Park between 11th & 12th on Massachusetts (on the Gazebo side), Lawrence, KS, 10am-6pm.July 12, 2008Petland Demo - AOK will be participating in a Petland demo at the Olathe Petland store on Saturday, July 12th to help expose the connection between the puppymill industry and the Petland stores that support them. Click HERE for more details on this event.July 29, 2008VegLawrence Potluck - AOK will be hosting our monthly veggie potluck at Ecumenical Christian Ministries located at 1204 Oread in Lawrence starting at 6:00 p.m.July 28, 2008"The Witness" documentary -- Public screening of the award-winning film at Westport Coffeehouse, 4010 Pennsylvania, KC, MO on Monday, July 28th at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $4.00. June 24, 2008VegLawrence Potluck - AOK will be hosting our monthly veggie potluck at Ecumenical Christian Ministries located at 1204 Oread in Lawrence starting at 6:00 p.m.May 27, 2008VegLawrence Potluck - AOK will be hosting our monthly veggie potluck at Ecumenical Christian Ministries located at 1204 Oread in Lawrence starting at 6:00 p.m. sharp!!! We will have guest speaker and author JoAnn Farb talk her new book "Get off Gluten".May 10, 2008Petland Demo - AOK will be participating in a Petland demo at the Olathe Petland store on May 10th to help expose the connection between the puppymill industry and the Petland stores that support them. Click HERE for more details on this event.May 10, 2008Mutt 'n' Strutt - AOK will have a booth set up at the 13th annual Mutt 'n' Strutt benefiting the Lawrence Humane Society on Saturday, May 10th starting at 8:00 a.m. April 29, 2008VegLawrence Potluck - AOK will be hosting our monthly veggie potluck at Ecumenical Christian Ministries located at 1204 Oread in Lawrence starting at 6:00 p.m. sharp!!! We will have guest speaker, Howard Lyman, talk at 7:00 p.m. about factory farming and vegetarianism. You won't want to miss this very informative and entertaining lecture!!!April 19th, 2008Earth Day - AOK will have a booth set up at the 8th Annual Earth Day festivities in South Park. We will be serving free BBQ tofu, veg burgers and hotdogs, along with other delicious side dishes and desserts. Drinks provided along with free literature and fun activities for the kids. Please join us!! For more details, click here.April 12, 2008 - CANCELLED DUE TO BAD WEATHER!!!!!Great American Meat-out -- AOK will be hosting our 4th annual Great American Meatout cook-out in South Park on Mass St. in Lawrence on Saturday, April 12th from 1- 4 pm. We will be serving free BBQ tofu, veg burgers and hotdogs, along with other side dishes and desserts. Drinks provided along with free literature, a live band and fun activities for the kids. Please join us!!April 4, 2008"Mad Cowboy" documentary -- Public screening of the award-winning film by Howard Lyman at Westport Coffeehouse, 4010 Pennsylvania, KC, MO. Film starts at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $4.00. Reception following film. March 25, 2008VegLawrence Potluck - AOK will be hosting our monthly veggie potluck at Ecumenical Christian Ministries located at 1204 Oread in Lawrence starting at 6:00 p.m. March 11, 2008Clean Energy Day at the Capitol - Tuesday, March 11th from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Click here for more details. February 13, 2008Kansas Humane Lobby Day - Think only professional lobbyists can lobby? Think again! The Humane Society of the United States invites you to participate in the Kansas Humane Lobby Day in Topeka to make a tremendous difference for animals. Click HERE for more details and to sign up!. February 26, 2008VegLawrence Potluck - AOK will be hosting our monthly veggie potluck at Ecumenical Christian Ministries located at 1204 Oread in Lawrence starting at 6:00 p.m. January 22, 2008VegLawrence Potluck - AOK will be hosting our monthly veggie potluck at Ecumenical Christian Ministries located at 1204 Oread in Lawrence starting at 6:00 p.m. December 18, 2007VegLawrence Potluck - AOK will be hosting our monthly veggie potluck at Ecumenical Christian Ministries located at 1204 Oread in Lawrence starting at 6:00 p.m. Mary Prewitt, State Director for HSUS, will be our guest speaker discussing the upcoming 2008 legislative session for Kansas.November 27, 2007VegLawrence Potluck - AOK will be hosting our monthly veggie potluck at Ecumenical Christian Ministries located at 1204 Oread in Lawrence starting at 6:00 p.m. JoAnn Farb will be our guest speaker discussing how to survive the holidays as a vegetarian/vegan.October 24, 2007VegLawrence Potluck - AOK will be hosting our monthly veggie potluck at Ecumenical Christian Ministries located at 1204 Oread in Lawrence starting at 6:00 p.m. For more details, click HERE.September 26, 2007VegLawrence Potluck - AOK will be hosting our first veggie potluck at Ecumenical Christian Ministries located at 1204 Oread in Lawrence starting at 6:00 p.m. For more details, click HERE.September 29, 2007Walk for Farm Animals - AOK will be participating in Farm Sanctuary's "Walk for Farm Animals" event on Saturday, September 29 at 9:30 a.m. at Mill Creek Park in Kansas City. Click HERE for more details.April 21, 2007Earth Day - AOK will have a booth set up at the annual Earth Day festivities. For more details, click here.November 17, 2006Lecture at Lawrence Hospital -- Dr. Michael Gregor will be holding a lecture at Lawrence Memorial Hospital on November 17th. Time to be announced later. For more info on Dr. Gregor, visit: http://www.drgreger.org/

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AOK in the News

News Stories*Billboards Show Concern for Topeka Elephants (1/11/12)*Group Seeks Move of Elephants to Sanctuary (1/11/12)*Dirty Dealings: The Truth Behind the Vote on Topeka Zoo's Elephants (2/28/10)*End of Discussion? (2/24/10)*Zoo Response Report Submitted (2/9/10)*Poll: Zoo Should Retire Elephants? (2/8/10)* How Does God View the Killing of Animals (7/5/08)*Against the Grain (6/4/08)*Veggie Cars Highlight Green Festival (10/8/07)*The Morality of Dog Fighting (8/23/07)*County Bans Exotic Animals in Circuses (6/30/05)*Lion, Tigers and Bears, No More? (6/28/05)*Faith Forum (5/7/05)*County Considers Restrictions on Exotic Animals (4/5/05)*Faith Forum - We are here to love all creation (7/17/04)*City Decision Goes to the Dogs (6/30/04)*Law to Ban Tethering Dogs to Get Hearing This Week (6/27/04)*County Leaning Toward Ban on Exotic Animals in Circuses (5/13/04)*Animal Rights Speech Tonight at Library (3/9/04)*Author to Speak on Peace at Lawrence Library (3/7/04)*County Commissioners to Discuss Circus Ban (1/20/04)*Peace to All Beings (12/27/03)*Mean Old Frisco (11/6/03)*Group Fights to Keep Circuses From Coming to Town (11/16/03)*Stray Felines Find Homes (11/3/03)*Rage Against the Machine (10/29/03)*Home Sought for Wild Felines (10/17/03)*Campus Cats to Lose Home (10/2003)*Animal Abuse Accusations Follow Ringling to KC (9/10/03)*Free Meatless Barbecue Encourages Vegetarian Diet (3/23/03)*Concert, Free Veggie Fare Set for Sunday (3/19/03)*Lawrence Family Takes Part in Meatout (3/19/03)*Couple Roll Out Welcome Mat for Two Cloven-Hoofed Critters (2/24/03)*Protest Uncovers Complaints About Fur (12/23/02)*Students Find Different Reasons to be Vegans (12/3.02)*Setting a New Course (11/20/02)*Circle of compassion (10/12/02)*Activist Urges Lawrence Faithful to Embrace all of Creation (10/12/02)*Animal Outreach Co-Founder to Lead Forum (10/12/02)*Group has "Beef" with IBP (9/30/02)*Protesters defend animal rights at IBP (9/30/02)*Tribe of Heart Newsletter (Summer 2002)*Demonstrators protest at circus (5/27/02)*Peace to All Beings: Veggie Soup for the Chicken's Soul Book Review*Pole Imparts Message of Peace (4/20/02)*Animal Lovers Honor, Protest Cat's Cruel Death (6/10/01)*Memorial Demonstration Planned for "Mama" Cat (6/8/01)*Carman Says Peace is Linked to Treatment of Animals (4/15/01)Letters to the Editor*Free the Elephants (1/3/12)*Gentle Thanksgiving (11/19/11)*Mark of Shame (2/3/11)*Dairy Cruelty (6/8/10)*Desperate Act (2/25/08)*Not Humane (9/1/07)*Cruel Conditions (6/7/07)*Special Need (3/25/07)*Vegan Benefits (3/21/07)*Harmful Plants (10/27/06)*Plant Concerns (10/25/06)*Hospital Diets (9/21/06)*Civilized Actions (9/3/06)*Spreading Peace (5/10/06)*Animal Instinct (8/25/05)*Needed Laws (8/20/05)*Hot Dogs (7/24/05)*Give Up Meat (7/27/04)*No Meat Options (3/22/04)*Peaceful Feast (11/30/03)*Sad Picture (11/27/03)*Circus Animal Ban (11/22/03)*Eye on Tiger (10/10/03)*PETA message (6/27/03)*Pets aren't gifts (12/25/02)*Guilt-Free Feast (11/27/02)*Insightful Profile (10/16/02)*Food choices (9/30/02)*Animal Issues (9/7/02)*Love of all life (7/30/02)*Circus misery (5/21/02)*Shelter Support (5/17/02)*Cruel Display (12/17/01)*Animal Cruelty (3/26/01)*Animal Friends (9/9/00)*Humane Concerns (5/19/98)

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PuppymillsHearts United for Animals HSUS ASPCA In Defense of Animals The Voice For DogsLast Chance for Animals Best Friends Animal Sanctuary Pet-Abuse.com Pet Adoption OptionsLawrence Humane Society Topeka Helping Hands Humane Society Petfinder Leavenworth County Humane Society Wayside Waifs (KC) Heart of America Humane Society Cat Association of Topeka Midwest Pug Rescue Animal Haven (KC)Kansas Pet Shelters Nets Pets Local OrganizationsCompassion For All Animals (KU)Circle of CompassionCritter Care Lawrence Coalition for Peace and Justice Vegan InformationVegan Outreach Veg For Life Go Veg Vegan.comVegSourceCompassion Over Killing PCRM The Vegan SocietyVegan HelathVegetarian Resource GroupNoMeat Pangea Vegan Products Factory FarmingMercy for AnimalsUnited Poultry ConcernsHumane Farming Association Farm Sanctuary Humane Myth FARM PETAEarth Save Howard Lyman: MAD COWBOY HSUSASPCA Animal ExperimentationPhysicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) National Anti-Vivisection Society (NAVS) American Anti-Vivisection Society (AAVS) Americans for Medical Advancement (AFMA) PETAIn Defense of Animals Fur/Leather In Defense of Animals PETA HSUS Born FreeCows are CoolEntertainmentPETAIn Defense of Animals HSUS Compassion Over Killing Last Chance for Animals Born Free Showing Animals Kindness & Respect (SHARK)The Elephant Sanctuary Sled Dog Action Coalition Greyhound Protection League Korean Dog/Cat SlaughterIn Defense of Animals Asian Animal Protection NetworkWSPA Spirituality & VegetarianismCircle of Compassion JesusVeg Christian Vegetarian Association All Creatures Hallelujah Acres Humane Religion Miscellaneous Sea Shepherd Animal League Defense Fund Doris Day Animal League Kinship Circle Last Chance for Animals Tribe of Heart Dr. Will Tuttle VegNews
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