Let’s have some fun and give the Miami birds names. For a $5.00 donation you can put a name in the hat for the bird or birds of your choice. The winning draws will be posted on our Face book site (Florida Parrot Rescue M.A.R.S.)and on marsparrots.org. Here are the birds needing names.The first a […]
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13 is not an unlucky number.
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 […]
Up date to “This is why there are rescues”
Life, as always, turns out to be a continuing learning experience. That is exactly what this weekend at the Miami bird auction taught us here at M.A.R.S.. Never assume you know everything, never assume that because you have seen the worst, there are not decent, humane places where birds are bred for the trade. Without […]
This is why there are rescues!!!!!!!!!!
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 […]
Thumper, one stubborn male Moluccan
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 […]