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 […]
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What a successful adoption day
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 […]
Have-a-heart, don’t shop, adopt a shelter pet
Join with M.A.R.S., Aloha Animal and Bird Hospital, and South Brevard Animal Care this Saturday the 13th from 10:00 to 3:00. Location Eau Gallie Blvd , beach side across from Walmart at Aloha. Adoptions are the key to finding the perfect pet. So always remember, Don’t Shop Adopt a shelter pet today. Refreshments will be […]
Cockatoo – One Gem of a bird!
Looks like luxury retailer Bvlgari has gone for a double whammy in their latest campaign using beautiful actress (Julianne Moore) and two incredibly beautiful birds (greater Sulfur crested cockatoo!) Pictured here are Shaka, aged 27, and Mr Bird, aged 13. Both were bred in the US from a pure Australian lineage and trained to work […]
Gracie, our mascot, semi frozen but fine
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 […]