![]() However, the USDA usually chooses to take no action at all. ![]() When breeders violate these standards, the USDA is responsible for initiating enforcement actions against the licensee. The USDA oversees the licensing and inspection of puppy mills to ensure they comply with the AWA’s extremely low standards. Female dogs can be forced to breed during every heat cycle, with no opportunities for their bodies to recover. Under current regulations, USDA-licensed puppy breeders can legally keep dogs in small wire-floored cages-stacked on top of one another-for their entire lives. ![]() ![]() The AWA currently outlines notoriously weak standards of care for dogs in commercial breeding facilities (a.k.a. Despite significant changes in our cultural and academic understanding of what animals need and deserve, only modest changes have been made to the AWA over the past 54 years. It was the first federal law to regulate the treatment of animals in laboratories, zoos and the pet trade (including commercial breeding). The AWA was signed into law on August 24, 1966. Department of Agriculture (USDA)-the federal agency charged with enforcing this law-has all but dismissed its responsibility to the animals under its oversight. Unfortunately, the federal law charged with protecting dogs in puppy mills-the Animal Welfare Act (AWA)-isn’t strong enough to do the job it’s meant to do. We have been fighting against puppy mill cruelty for decades. You can help hold the USDA accountable by signing our petition urging the agency to truly protect the animals under its oversight.Department of Agriculture (USDA), the federal agency responsible for enforcing this law, is failing to properly regulate puppy mills-allowing inhumane, cruel conditions to persist. Today marks 54 years of the Animal Welfare Act, the federal law regulating the treatment of animals bred for commercial sale, used in research, transported commercially or exhibited to the public.We highly recommend purchasing Travel Protection Insurance. No Exceptions to Cancellation Policy: There are no exceptions to our cancellation policy, including but not limited to COVID-19, weather, personal emergencies, flight cancellations, or delays. The following is our cancellation policy: There is no refund for arriving late or leaving an adventure early.Ĭancel 61 days or more prior to the retreat start date: you can either apply a 100% credit towards another retreat date or cancel in full and be charged a cancellation fee of $600.Ĭancel 60 – 30 days prior to the retreat start date: you can either apply a credit towards another retreat minus an office fee of 60% of your total retreat package or be charged a cancellation fee of 75% of your total retreat package.Ĭancel 29 – 15 days prior to the retreat start date: you can either apply a credit towards another retreat minus an office fee of 70% of your total retreat package or be charged a cancellation fee of 85% of your total retreat package.Ĭancel 14 days or fewer prior to the retreat start date: you will be charged a 100% cancellation fee. We want AWA to leave you overwhelmed with joy and expand your body, mind and soul while living the relaxed lifestyle of this unique laid-back surf destination. There is truly something beautiful in watching people transform and being able to share that space and thrive together. Your body and soul nourished by organic locally sourced food prepared in house with love by more amazing women. From exotic tropical fruits to local fish caught that morning we will enjoy absolute decadence and rejuvenation with every meal. We will laugh, move, stretch, meditate, share our love for surfing and enjoy the simple pleasure of connecting as human beings of this beautiful earth. You’ll be hosted, coached and held at all times by an all-star lineup of women that inspire through their simple mindful way of living. Have you ever been to a place and stood in awe of its beauty and inspired by its sense of community? Have you felt at peace just being there but with just one nagging realisation that you won’t be able to integrate the way you’d like in a short week vacation? We know the feeling well and that’s why we have curated an experience that goes above and beyond what you could possibly find on your own but also provides you a window into the town and our group of powerhouse women that no other retreat can offer.
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