When? Tonight July 8th
Time, 5:00 to 7:00
Where, Aloha Animal Hospital, east Eau Gallie Blvd. Indian Harbor Bch. (across from WalMart)
It is a black and white affair. Come out and support this event. And remember “Don’t Shop, Adopt”.
YoHo, a Pirate ship anyone?????
June 29, 2011 By 4 Comments
Yes, a true Pirate ship it is!!!!!!!!! The creation of Captain Daniel Red. Her name is Calyspo, and she is an amazing vessel to be sure.
Calyspo would be a great setting for a fundraiser for M.A.R.S. parrots. Anyone want to help plan one of these events????????? Contact marsparrots@aol.com and lets talk.
Mirror mirror on the wall……….
April 24, 2011 By 3 Comments
Bitsy tales a close look
Bitsy a Ducorps Cockatoo really got an eye full of herself in the mirror. She stared and stared and made those funny little sounds that only a Ducorps seems to make, as if asking, “Is that what I really look like?”
Well, Miss Bitsy, we here at M.A.R.S., our Florida parrot rescue, are about to try some brand new Harrisons Heal products to see if we can help improve your image.
We will be using two products, Soother a topical spray, along with Bird Builder a dietary supplement.
With the use of these products along with fresh air and sunshine, and some other additions to Bitsys’ daily routine we will hope to see marked improvement in what would other wise seem a lost cause.
Follow Bitsys’ progress with us, sign up for our feed on www.marsparrots.org , and follow us on Facebook, Florida Parrot Rescue M.A.R.S..
Please if you can consider a donation to our cause to help purchase the products needed to continue the rehabilitation process of birds like our Bitsy.
Kiwi, the eye in the bird carrier
March 31, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Does this seem a strange title for a post? Well not for those who follow us on Facebook, Florida Parrot Rescue M.A.R.S.. We posted a picture and asked what species of exotic bird could the eye peering from the carrier belong to.
For your viewing, Kiwi in her entire form. She is a Camelot Macaw. Please share if you know what the mother and father are.
We hope you will watch Kiwi’s progress with us here at Melbourne Avian Rescue Sanctuary.
We will keep you updated on her feathering progress. Please consider a donation to our cause. We appreciate all your continued support.
M.A.R.S. HOURS OF OPERATION CHANGES
January 18, 2011 By 1 Comment
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When you have a set schedule you hope to be able to stay consistent. Unforeseen situations develop however, and have a way of causing change.
Volunteer availability changes. Weather plays a factor. Those who have previously visited M.A.R.S. know we are an outside operation, and we need nice weather to be open.
With that said, this Friday the 21st will be adoption day. Please visit Melbourne Avian Rescue Sanctuary then. If this is not possible, then special arrangements can be made for another day.
Saturday, weather permitting, we will be open, but do to lack of volunteers our hours will be 1:00 to 4:30.
M.A.R.S. regrets that these changes are necessary. If anyone would like to sign up to volunteer, go to our forms page www.marsparrots.org/forms and fill out the application. E-mail marsparrots@aol.com, and we will set up an interview. Volunteers are required to scedule two days a week here at M.A.R.S..
The 12th night is here, time to put away all the holiday cheer.
January 6, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Time to pack away all the trappings of the Christmas season. Time to keep all the wonderful memories close to your heart. Time to thank family and friends for simply being the amazing people that they are.
A final Happy New Year, from all here at Melbourne Avian Rescue Sanctuary.
Our big wish, is that everyone continue to follow and support M.A.R.S in 2011. This needs to be the year for amazing changes to take place. Follow us on our blog, via our direct feed, or on Facebook/M.A.R.S.,(florida parrot rescue M.A.R.S.) and be a part of it as it happens.
Saturdays are officially our adoption days
November 9, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The board members and volunteers of M.A.R.S. finally realize that potential adopters must have their own day to visit Melbourne Avian Rescue Sanctuary. Saturday is now officially that day.
M.A.R.S. almost every day of the week is a working aviary. It is all about the care, feeding and well being of our feathered members. Their needs are above and beyond our highest priority.
Realizing the need to facilitate the adoptions of many of the M.A.R.S. parrots, and give the individual attention needed to each prospective adopter, which is not the case on a weekday, Saturday is now adoption day.
All who visit here on a Saturday know that the atmosphere is relaxed and casual. The hard work has been completed, the avian members generally on good behavior, and quality time is available for all who seek to adopt or simply visit our facility
With that said, our new days for visiting M.A.R.S. are Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Remember, only on Saturdays will we be doing adoptions.
If for any reason Saturdays are not possible for prospective adopters than e-mail marsparrots@aol.com or contact us through this site via our contact form. Other arrangements can be discussed.
M.A.R.S. on “Today in Brevard”
April 6, 2010 By Leave a Comment
M.A.R.S. founder Lu Apple and Captain Daniel Red on "Today in Brevard"
We were on TV again! The show “Today in Brevard” featuring the Melbourne Avian Rescue Sanctuary (M.A.R.S.) just aired – and we are able to share the video including the entire episode with you.
Stars of the show: JayJay, an Eclectus....
....and Cuddles, a beautiful Moluccan.
My “co-stars” on the show included my dear friend Captain Daniel Red, his Amazon parrot named Captain Morgan as well as two of our birds which are available for adoption, Cuddles (a Maluccan) and Jayjay (an eclectus).
We talked about Captain Red’s love for his bird, the adoption process at M.A.R.S. and why it is so important that rescue birds get proper care and food and find the perfect home – hopefully for a lifetime. Here we go:
Please sponsor a M.A.R.S. parrot by visiting our parrots for adoption and forms page. Also consider to make a donation to support our or become a member of Melbourne Aviary Rescue Sanctuary. Thanks!
Catch M.A.R.S. On TV
March 30, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The Melbourne Avian Rescue Sanctuary (M.A.R.S.) has been invited to tape a segment called Adopt-A-Pet. The show “Today in Brevard” – produced by “Florida Today” – will air on WBCC, the public broadcasting network for Florida’s space coast.
Stay tuned for the future air date.
As always, 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.
Sponsor a M.A.R.S. Parrot like Sophie or Angel
October 10, 2009 By 3 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!
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