Sunday morning at M.A.R.S.
August 22, 2010 by LuAnn Apple · View Comments
Ah!!!!!!, Sunday morning at M.A.R.S. Jazz music, special vanilla bean coffee, white bathrobe, hot spa, pancakes on the grill. Well those were my intensions. However, we had the storm of storms roll in yesterday afternoon. The outside aviaries were trashed, the birds miserable. So right to work. Fresh water and food, dry boxes to play in, a general all around clean up. The results, happy quiet birds, jazz music and all the rest will follow. Wishing you all a great Sunday from the entire crew here at Melbourne Avian Rescue Sanctuary.
Sponsor a M.A.R.S. Parrot like Sophie or Angel
October 10, 2009 by LuAnn Apple · View Comments
Pictured above is Sophie. Sophie cannot help from mutilating herself (see the close up shot of her chest area) and she is in need of medicine, vitamins, etc. Lots of love from MARS is certainly helping her to become a better adjusted bird but with your donations we can continue to provide her with a chance at a life filled with happiness and hopefully a full recovery.
Our goal will then be to find a wonderful new family to adopt Sophie and provide her with the home she needs. See Sophia and other Cockatoos on our Adoption Page.
If adoption isn’t possible, then please consider sponsorship of a M.A.R.S. avian member. Your donations will help additional members of our feathered friends who are also in dire need of vitamin supplements, special diets and medical supplies (also pictured is Angel whose story will follow soon in Bird Talk).
Remember, Cockaoos are the cuddlers! Let’s give these beautiful white birds a reason to get cuddly again!
“The 9/11 Greys”
September 3, 2009 by LuAnn Apple · View Comments
Pretty Boy
- Katie girl
Eight years ago, terrorists attacked our nation. This event effected us immeasureably and changed us forever. Our securities were breached, our defenses were compromised. We were vulnerable.
For Jane and Max
August 23, 2009 by LuAnn Apple · View Comments
With loving care and balanced nutrients, Volunteer Extroidinaire Jane has given Max a chance for survival that otherwise would not have been possible. All her amazing efforts have given Max an extended life.
Now we need to give Jane back her life and provide a prosthetic beak for Max.
Any imput on this topic would be greatly appreciated.
The pictures attached are sad to view, but Max has a huge life force and desire to survive which, thanks to Jane, he has up to now. Please send any links if you know a source, and please donate to help provide the funds for Max to get a new beak.
All of us at M.A.R.S. WILL BE FOREVER GREATFULL. Max most of all.
Bird of the week, not Lucky Baby, help M.A.R.S. give him a name
April 3, 2009 by LuAnn Apple · View Comments
This is one of two new members of the Melbourne Avian Rescue Sanctuary, he certainly gives our recently adopted Quaker Lucky Baby a run in the cuteness department.
Help the Florida parrot rescue organization M.A.R.S. give him a name, let us here from you in the comments below. We will post the results in our blog.
Remember all parrots need a good bath or spray on a regular basis – and help to improve their lives by making a donation. Their appreciation will be very obvious.
P.S. Big thanks to Rene for the amazing art work (pictured above). It made the sign pop.
When the temperatures drop….
January 30, 2009 by LuAnn Apple · View Comments
I can’t tell you how happy I am that the warm weather has returned! Last week when the evening temps dropped into the low 30’s we really had our work cut out for us. Birds can stand temps around 40 degrees for one night but more than that and you better bring them in – especially any featherless birds! With this ongoing cold snap, suddenly all 29 of our outdoor birds have to become indoor birds and quick!
This is when I am soooo thankful for the M.A.R.S. volunteers. Couldn’t do it without them!
The laughter and good music that accompanies this crazy task really helps to keep the birds happy. Don’t forget the birds do best if grouped together with who they get along with. It’s like the seating arrangement at a wedding or a politician’s dinner!!!
This happens every night until the temperature reaches at least 40 degrees again. Then, and only then is it safe for the birds to be back outside. Keep your birds safe and warm! Don’t let them get too cold and pay attention to your weather report!
