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New arrival to M.A.R.S., and he is grand.

July 3, 2011 By LuAnn Apple 3 Comments

Our newest arrival, Winston, a Grand Eclectus, was relinquished to Melbourne Avian Rescue Sanctuary on Saturday.

Winston was immediately given a beak trim, as the length was about to the bottom of where his head feathers are. A bath soon followed to access the feather issues.

Turns out he enjoyed the entire process, and immediately went to everyone as if to say thank-you.

Winston will be available for adoption here at M.A.R.S. as soon as he completes his rehabilitation period. Stay tuned for updates.

M.A.R.S. relies on your donations to continue the work we do here. Please consider a donation to our cause.

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Sunday morning coffee with some Saturday pics to view.

March 13, 2011 By LuAnn Apple Leave a Comment

Saturday turned out to be a picture perfect day for visiting M.A.R.S.

We were pleased to have ample help from our volunteers Jane, Linden and Frank. Their amazing team work helped facilitate a quick feed and clean up. This allowed all of us quality time to spend with our visitors, and provided some great one on one time with the cockatoos, macaws, amazons and other avian members who reside here in our Florida Parrot Rescue M.A.R.S.

So have another cup of coffee and view our Saturday the 12th photo album on our Facebook page.

Just a quick note, our new gallery of birds for adoption will be available this week. We will be updating our website. Also visit Petfinder and AdoptAPet.com.

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Sunday morning, a must share photo

October 24, 2010 By LuAnn Apple 1 Comment

A Goffin, awaiting a name, a Moluccan awaiting a name, and our resident guardian, Zues. All available for adoption here at M.A.R.S..

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13 is not an unlucky number.

October 6, 2010 By LuAnn Apple 5 Comments

From the Miami auction we bid on and brought home 12 exotic birds. Number thirteen, was a bonus bird, as the owners asked if we would be interested in giving him a new home at M.A.R.S. parrot rescue.

We have huge hearts here at Melbourne Avian Rescue Sanctuary and fortunately an amazing association with Aloha Animal and bird Hospital in Eau Gallie. Our bonus bird a Buffon Macaw was in need of such specialized care.

He weighed in at 2.5 lbs, where most Macaws average 4.5 up. He is beautiful, and sweet, and we are all hoping for the best outcome possible.

Stay with us by signing up for our RSS feed from our web site www.marsparrots.org and we will keep you posted on the progress of our new arrival.

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This is why there are rescues!!!!!!!!!!

September 27, 2010 By LuAnn Apple 2 Comments

An auction is happening this weekend in Miami. The entire stock of a major breeding facility is on the block. I have been to breeding farms. I know the conditions.

Our group here at Melbourne Avian Rescue Sanctuary M.A.R.S., is putting out a plea to raise funds for this most worthy cause. Please assist us in rescuing some of these exotic birds

We can make a difference in the lives of a few of these avians. We as a rescue must do this. Make your donation via Pay pal right here on our site and make a note that it is for the Miami birds. We are also on Facebook, if you prefer to donate through Florida Parrot Rescue MARS

Our sincerest thank-you to all who help in making this rescue possible.

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Thumper, one stubborn male Moluccan

September 23, 2010 By LuAnn Apple Leave a Comment

Wednesday started out normally here at M.A.R.S. Florida parrot rescue. The usual feed and clean at the sanctuary. Then, while our volunteer was cleaning the aviaries, Thumper saw his chance to escape and went for it.

Thumper has full flight. He immediately began flying from tree to roof and back. Once in a while he would land just out of my reach on the deck area. He basically was saying not till I am ready will you get me.

Throughout the day this behavior continued and well into the evening. I realized that he most likely wanted to spend the night in the tree. So I went upstairs to bed. Luckily around 10:00 I remembered I hadn’t turned off the front lights. So as I went to do so, there on the deck sat Thumper asking to go to the aviaries for his bedtime.

The bottom line, never try to second guess a male Moluccan, at least not this on named Thumper.

Thumper is available for adoption here at Melbourne Avian Rescue Sanctuary, M.A.R.S. for the short version.

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Our very own Jakers, back again

July 5, 2010 By LuAnn Apple Leave a Comment

Jakers, our very own amazing umbrella cockatoo is back at M.A.R.S. once again. This is the third time this way to intelligent cockatoo has managed to get adopted and then returned. He is a healthy boy, with the smarts of an African Grey. What Jake wants he figures out how to get, much to the chagrin of his adoptive parents. Perhaps he would do well in an aviary situation. I suppose that here at our Florida based parrot rescue that will be our next best option for Jake. Stay tuned for future updates by subscribing to our RSS feed at http://www.marsparrots.org If possible please consider a donation to our cause and help birds like Jake have a forever home here at Melbourne Avian Rescue Sanctuary

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Food Glorious Food, please help us to buy some

February 18, 2010 By LuAnn Apple Leave a Comment

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.

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What a successful adoption day

February 14, 2010 By LuAnn Apple Leave a Comment

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.

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Gracie, our mascot, semi frozen but fine

January 20, 2010 By LuAnn Apple 4 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.