M.A.R.S. has a new look, Green and Clean
September 5, 2010 by LuAnn Apple · View Comments
Finally, the project of putting a new face and lots of paint on the M.A.R.S. building is nearing an end. We are happy to say we have closed up all the holes and are as hurricane ready as we can be. Despite an extremely hot July and August, and days of wet weather, all involved in the project were amazing to work with. The results, as you see below, just beautiful. Please know that the feathered members of Melbourne Avian Rescue Sanctuary will be safe and sound
Our next project, as there is always something else needing tended to, is the roof over the bird room itself. Let’s all hope it goes equally as smooth.
Please if you can, consider a donation to our cause by visiting www.marsparrots.org and hit the donate button.
Just a quick note for fun. Keep an eye out for our article on this renovation to appear in Florida Today News Paper. Possible publication dates are the 12th or the 19th of September.
Happy Fall to all from the entire crew here at M.A.R.S.
Sunday morning at M.A.R.S.
August 22, 2010 by LuAnn Apple · View Comments
Ah!!!!!!, Sunday morning at M.A.R.S. Jazz music, special vanilla bean coffee, white bathrobe, hot spa, pancakes on the grill. Well those were my intensions. However, we had the storm of storms roll in yesterday afternoon. The outside aviaries were trashed, the birds miserable. So right to work. Fresh water and food, dry boxes to play in, a general all around clean up. The results, happy quiet birds, jazz music and all the rest will follow. Wishing you all a great Sunday from the entire crew here at Melbourne Avian Rescue Sanctuary.
From tree to tree, Mango and Hot Rod fly free
May 11, 2010 by LuAnn Apple · View Comments
Mango
Hot Rod
When asked how I spend the days at Florida Parrot Rescue, M.A.R.S., I reply, “One never knows what will unfold at the parrot sanctuary on any given day”.
Take for instance last Thursday, when two fully flighted harlequin Macaws got to try out their wings. Mango and Hot Rod, available for adoption here at Melbourne Avian Rescue Sanctuary are siblings who never leave each others side. So no surprise, when one took flight the other followed.
We here at M.A.R.S. have a three day rule. In three days they are hungry and thirsty, so you had better track them and pray that’s the day of recovery.
From tree to tree on day three we were successful. They were none the worse for the wear, and I believe fully enjoyed their time in the air. They were a beautiful sight for all to see, but not necessarily for me, the tracker.
Adopt a Cockatoo!
October 6, 2009 by LuAnn Apple · View Comments
Boy do we have Cockatoos! Harley (pictured here), Baily, Mr. Stubbs, Emily and more! They’re all up on the Adoption page and they sure make an impressive bunch!
Cockatoos are the cuddlers and you can’t imagine how fantastic it is to have one of these gorgeous parrots snuggling up to you neck! Who needs cats? (sorry, sisters!)
Read all about Cockatoos on the Adoption page as well as pricing information. Any questions please contact me! I am happy to answer all your questions.
Bird of the week, not Lucky Baby, help M.A.R.S. give him a name
April 3, 2009 by LuAnn Apple · View Comments
This is one of two new members of the Melbourne Avian Rescue Sanctuary, he certainly gives our recently adopted Quaker Lucky Baby a run in the cuteness department.
Help the Florida parrot rescue organization M.A.R.S. give him a name, let us here from you in the comments below. We will post the results in our blog.
Remember all parrots need a good bath or spray on a regular basis – and help to improve their lives by making a donation. Their appreciation will be very obvious.
P.S. Big thanks to Rene for the amazing art work (pictured above). It made the sign pop.
