What a successful adoption day
February 14, 2010 by LuAnn Apple · View Comments
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.
Gracie, our mascot, semi frozen but fine
January 20, 2010 by LuAnn Apple · View Comments
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
Fantastic Video showcases MARS!
November 10, 2009 by LuAnn Apple · View Comments
Check out this incredible video our friend Jennifer Leslie created about the Melbourne Avian Rescue Sanctuary. We hope this really helps raise awareness about what M.A.R.S. is doing, helps to get donations and helps to find these fantastic birds new and loving homes!
This video really rocks and we had a lot of fun doing it! Spread the word and a big thanks Jennifer and her crew!
Pirates and Parrots and M.A.R.S.
August 21, 2009 by LuAnn Apple · View Comments
His intentions at first we did not dare to question. His appearence was oh so fearsome, although a kind and gentle look in his eyes told us not to be afraid. Low and behold he said he was here to inquire about adopting a parrot, as his recently was lost in a storm named Bill, somewhere off the Bermuda coast.
Alas, his ship was damaged as well, so he informed us he had ample time to find just the right parrot before setting sail once again.
Who will he choose? This could be the first bird rescue paid for with gold coins or jewels!!! Arrrrrgggghhhh!!!!
Yard Sale For M.A.R.S. Parrot Rescue on July 18
July 15, 2009 by LuAnn Apple · View Comments
Please join in fun and come to our yard sale this upcoming Saturday, July 18 (location info here)! All proceeds go directly to our parrots rescue sanctuary.
Additionally, any helping hand would be greatly appreciated for this event. Please contact M.A.R.S. executive director Lu Apple if you interested in spending some time for a good cause.
If you can’t make it to your yard sale, support our efforts for rescue birds by making making a donation online. It’s fast and easy (and a good tax write-off)!
Thanks!
It Must Be Springtime
June 4, 2009 by LuAnn Apple · View Comments
Occasionally,some outsiders also find M.A.R.S. a safe haven. Look closely and you will see what I mean. The baby ringneck doves, and the baby screech owl, happy and healthy. Their parents chose great nest spots for them. And let’s not forget our resident iguana Gracie.
happy and safe
who is watching who?
keeps her eye on everything
Much awaited adoption news and updates
March 6, 2009 by LuAnn Apple · View Comments
Sassy protecting and playing in her box
Upon realizing the need to get these adoptions started it occurred to me that posting a picture and story of each adoptable bird was of dire importance. So lets begin. I have also been informed that an energy level tag be placed on each bird so that inquiring adoption applicants can get an idea of what is in store in choosing a certain bird from M.A.R.S. for their home. This system seems to work well with canine sites, and can definitely be applied for avians. The scale we use will be from one to ten, with ten being the most active and challenging. Please note that adoption from a rescue is so very different from purchasing a parrot from a pet store, in that we have the opportunity to know things about the birds personalities that would otherwise go unnoticed. Also about their favorite things to play with their food preferences, their bad and good habits. All things necessary to making a good match. So what do you have to say, blog us or send a comment to www.marsparrots.org and let’s get started. Sassy pictured has an energy rating of five, and is good with adults and children. Adoption fee is $675.00
