Crazy as it may sound, I really really put it out there that M.A.R.S, needed a new mascot since our resident iguana Gracie passed away. Lo and behold, today in a u-haul truck from South Carolina, Jack Sparrow came to our parrot rescue sanctuary. He was looking out the passenger window when he arrived, so that says something about his size. Yes he is a big boy!!!!!!!!!!!. He is sweet, loves to be pet and held, and immediately wanted food. A sure sign of being comfortable with his new home. Please consider a sponsorship of Jack or one of our many M.A.R.S. AVIAN MEMBERS http://www.marsparrots.org/donations/

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.

Thinking about a Florida parrot rescue like M.A.R.S., iguanas might not be what comes to  mind. Exotic bird rescue consists of many facets such as adoptions, rehabilitation, boarding, and daily bird care by great volunteers, and always, praying for donations. These are the things you would  expect.

Well, with the recent cold, we experienced another dilemma  added to our list of ever evolving tasks. How to extract our mascot Gracie from way under a wood deck and how to thaw her out once we achieved this.

With this said, take a look at the photos, and know that it took three days for her to be back to her old self. How we did everything  is another story, for another time.

Gracie when first pulled out

First look around

Gracie, seven hours later, color returned to normal

Lindsay, and a generous gift for M.A.R.S.

Today was grueling,yesterday was equally so and the day before and the day before that. You get the picture.  All of the members of M.A.R.S. ARE INSIDE AND OUT OF THE COLD. Right when you think that this cold cold weather can’t continue, it does for one more night. Than an amazing volunteer, Jane comes in, and you just get to it, and do it.  Cleaning and feeding and providing lots of boxes and things for all of the birds to keep busy and happy so there is quiet time.  Extra treats provided like dried fruit and cheese cubes, again you get the picture right?                                                                                                                                                         

Well after all the work is done, it suffices to say that Jane and I are simply relieved to be finished, another day ended, the members of M.A.R.S. happy and content. Not so  for their  human caretakers, we’re spent. We also know that tomorrow it all starts all over again.

Than out of the blue, two people are at the door, Lindsay and her Mom. In their hands a card and an envelope containing donations that a group of Christmas caroling children collected for the members of M.A.R.S.  This is what sets some days apart from all the others, and this is what makes it all so amazing. Thank-you to Lindsay, Linden (another great volunteer), Rue, Rowen, and Alyssa. We so appreciate your donation.

The end of the year is here, so before you go out tonight, go to our web site www.marsparrots.org  and click the donate button to make our New Year bright. A little or a lot, remember it’s the thought. We are a  501(c)3  public based charity. Thank-you Your tax deductible receipts will be mailed out immediately.

Shop the fun accessories section

Shop created for the parrots of M.A.R.S.

This time around our sale takes on an inside outside mix of good things that are available for purchase. We are creating a place for all our donated items. A permanent  shop located in our building, to allow us to  raise funds that are so desperately needed on a continuing basis. So please come out and support the parrots of  M.A.R.S. and have fun with us. Please feel free to  help us by donating any items at any time. Melbourne Avian Rescue Sanctuary is located at 418 Ocean Ave. in Melbourne Beach