Welcome!
January 5, 2009 by LuAnn Apple
LuAnn Apple, founder and executive director of the Melbourne Avian Rescue Sanctuary, with parrot Slick
Hello! We would like to welcome you to the official website of the Melbourne Avian Rescue Sanctuary (M.A.R.S.)!
Here you will find all the important info about our Florida parrot rescue and sanctuary, including info about its founder, its feathered residents, its young and dedicated volunteers, how to donate, adopt a parrot or get one of the four different M.A.R.S. memberships.
Since many exciting things are happing on our planet M.A.R.S., we created a blog where we want to share the latest news about our organization and our passion for birds with you. We would be thrilled to establish a dialogue with you. Don’t hesitate to share your thoughts and leave a comment in the comment box below the blog posts or in our contact form.
Yard Sale Feb. 27th Volunteers and donations needed
February 21, 2010 by LuAnn Apple
We are raising funds, it’s always a necessity, and what better way than our now famous Yard Sales. Set up like a french market with tablecloth covered tables containing bargains galore. Everyone is sure to find a treasure amidst all of the loot. Here are a few items offered for sale.
Remember the date Saturday February 27th from 8:00 AM till 3:00 PM. If you don’t know where we’re located, you’ll find all the info on our location page.
If you can’t attend, please support our cause by consider a making a donation through the M.A.R.S. website. It’s fast and easy, you can pay online with any major credit card or via PayPal. All funds go directly to the care of the Melbourne Avian Rescue Sanctuary. Thanks!
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- carved wooden cat, assorted sizes available
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- vintage walnut rocking chair
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- walnut dresser and mirror
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- carved wooden parrots
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- Assorted pottery and glassware
Food Glorious Food, please help us to buy some
February 18, 2010 by LuAnn Apple
A truck load of food
Every six weeks M.A.R.S. makes a run to C&J Feed for the assorted bags of food necessary to keep all our feathered friends happy and healthy. Products with the names Lafeber, Higgins, Roudybush, Kaytee, Hampton Farms peanuts and Mazuri are loaded into our truck (no delivery charge that way). The total of these products is a whopping $606.00, and yes, that is after our discount is applied.
The above does not include all the other necessary items such as fresh fruit and vegies, additional protein such as chicken legs or and occasional steak, (Clyde’s) favorite, I will explain that in a later story. Also not included are special treats such as banana, cornbread and fresh ground peanut butter all available from Publix Supermarket which is totally safe.
With all that said, a picture is worth a thousand words. Please donate to our cause and help feed our hungry critters by paying for the above necessary items. If you can, also consider sponsoring a M.A.R.S. parrot or becoming a member of Melbourne Aviary Rescue Sanctuary by visiting our forms page.
It is our sincerest hope that you will help us maintain and achieve our goals entering into our third year of rescuing, rehabilitating and finding forever homes through adoption.
What a successful adoption day
February 14, 2010 by LuAnn Apple
Captain Daniel Red and Lu with Captain Morgan and Cisco
We had a really great Animal Adoption day here in Melbourne. Thanks to Aloha Pet & Bird Hospital, South Brevard Animal Care and Animal Guardians. The event scored high in attendence, Dennis and Mary Peer of Animal Guardians were amazing in bringing Channel 13 to the event.
Press coverage is essential. The numbers prove once again that people will come out and support a good cause. Adopting a shelter pet.
New homes were found for 11 cats and 3 dogs. No birds, but lots of inquiries. Great fun was had by all who attended.
Refreshments were an amazing array of sweets and treats including pizza and sparkling cider. Cudos to Linda Pepin of Aloha for those.
As mentioned, a pirate or two came, along with M.A.R.S. favorite new adoptive parents Chris and Lorry Burger who were an amazing addition to the event. They are now fostering our feathered member Riley, she is a very lucky bird indeed. Future events are planned and we all hope they are equally as successful.
For those who missed this great event, you can still adopt a bird through the M.A.R.S. website. Please check out our “Parrots for Adoption” page and browse through the wide selection of available birds.
In addition, please also consider to make a donation to M.A.R.S. to support our cause. Check out the various memberships on the membership page. You can pay online (it’s fast and easy), and after a couple of clicks you’re already part of our family!
If you have any questions about bird adoption or our sanctuary, please contact me directly! I am happy to answer all your questions.
Have-a-heart, don’t shop, adopt a shelter pet
February 11, 2010 by LuAnn Apple
Join with M.A.R.S., Aloha Animal and Bird Hospital, and South Brevard Animal Care this Saturday the 13th from 10:00 to 3:00. Location Eau Gallie Blvd , beach side across from Walmart at Aloha.
Adoptions are the key to finding the perfect pet. So always remember, Don’t Shop Adopt a shelter pet today. Refreshments will be provided by Aloha, and perhaps a pirate or two will join in the festivities. Come out and support this worth while cause. Who knows the perfect canine, feline, or parrot might just be waiting for you to take them to their new home.
Cockatoo – One Gem of a bird!
February 8, 2010 by LuAnn Apple
Looks like luxury retailer Bvlgari has gone for a double whammy in their latest campaign using beautiful actress (Julianne Moore) and two incredibly beautiful birds (greater Sulfur crested cockatoo!)
Pictured here are Shaka, aged 27, and Mr Bird, aged 13. Both were bred in the US from a pure Australian lineage and trained to work as “studio birds”. I am unable to find out anything else about their film careers (!) but we do know that in this shoot they were wearing diamond and emerald encrusted bracelets as collars (wonder how that went over!!!).
The Cockatoo’s were said to be chosen for their beauty and symbolism of grace and purity” whereas Ms. Moore ”interprets a strong woman, eccentric and charismatic”.
“Julianne Moore loved them and was very much at ease when she was interacting with them,” a Bulgari spokeswoman said. “At a certain point Shaka suddenly said to [Moore], ‘I love you’, between two shots, which came as a surprise and generated much euphoria.”
Cockatoos LOVE ATTENTION so in my opinion they make the perfect supermodels! If you do not have the time to give to a pet, do not get a Cockatoo. They make LOVING PETS and really require interaction. A wonderful addition to the family (jewelry optional!)
M.A.R.S has a wonderful selection of Cockatoos just waiting to get loving homes. For more information on adopting one of these beauties please send me an email and I can give you all the details!
