M.A.R.S. on “Today in Brevard”
April 6, 2010 by LuAnn Apple · View Comments
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!
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!
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 Brings Donations!
February 19, 2009 by LuAnn Apple · View Comments
Once again raising awareness and funds for M.A.R.S. this weekend’s YARD SALE proved to be a triple hitter! Friday was the perfect Florida day, sunny and not too hot , so lots of people joined in the fun. For the first time ever, we opened up the entire property so visitors could wander through the aviary and browse all the birds. Our resident Moluccan Cockatoo Thumper decided that he needed a little retail therapy and caused a bit of commotion when he got loose and ran across the table throwing cups and jewelry! All this ruckus for a little attention! But we all know that birds will be birds!
Saturday continued the event, and was equally successful. Sunday’s sky look tempermental and we weren’t even going to continue with the sale but we did until the rains came. You can bet we had to scramble definitely got wet but still fun! Although it takes hours of set-up and clean-up, in the end it’s all worth it. We must thank all who donated items for the sale and those who gave of their time in making it all come together ( a special huge thanks to Linda Peppin, Mary Christina and Rene Ranieri!!!).
The residents of M.A.R.S. will continue to benefit from these endeavors. We’ll keep you posted on the next yard sale!
