Melbourne Avian Rescue Sanctuary

Events

This Art Gallery is for the Birds!

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The Melbourne Avian Rescue Sanctuary lent more than a splash of color when they headed over to Art Gallery and Studio in old downtown Melbourne last Sunday. Everyone agreed that the birds and the art were a perfect compliment to each other!

Who said parrots couldn’t be “Patrons” of the Arts?! Cortez (far right on her perch) found the gallery irresistable. Every chance she got she got down and wandered around the gallery surveying the art much to the amusement of the gallery patrons! She even posed for a picture with her favorite painting! Now that she has discovered art as her new passion along with the tons of TLC she receives from M.A.R.S. she will stop plucking out her breast feathers and be as beautiful as her buddy Snoopy!

All in all it was a perfect Florida afternoon for viewing wonderful colorful artwork, great photography, meeting interesting people and getting to know and interact with the amazing members of M.A.R.S.!

And thanks so much to all the wonderful ladies of the Gallery, feathered or not, we all had a GREAT time! And a special thanks to our volunteers Rene, Mary and Christina Ranieri, you guys are the best!

Raising Awareness for M.A.R.S.

The M.A.R.S. booth at the Aloha hospital in Melbourne
The M.A.R.S. booth at the Aloha hospital in Melbourne
M.A.R.S. founder LuAnn Apple with her rescue bird Parker
M.A.R.S. founder LuAnn Apple with two of her rescue birds
M.A.R.S. volunteer and Linda Pepin
M.A.R.S. volunteer Kim and Linda Pepin
M.A.R.S. volunteers Kim and Aly Donovan
M.A.R.S. volunteers Kim and Aly Donovan
LuAnn Apple and Linda Pepin
LuAnn Apple and Linda Pepin
M.A.R.S. resident Kiefer enjoying the view
M.A.R.S. resident Kiefer with a buddy

Yesterday was a perfect day for joining with Aloha Pet & Bird Hospital in Indian Harbour Beach and introducing M.A.R.S. members to the public and the staff of Aloha.

Joining us was our volunteer helpers Kim and Aly Donovan. Kim was inspired to call members of her class to come see us and support the birds.

Linda Pepin (pictured above), is an amazing person and friend to M.A.R.S. Her time shared with our feathered members is invaluable. Her husband Dr. Jose Pepin is a co-founder of the Aloha Pet & Bird Hospital and one of the veterinarians at the clinic.

Thanks to all who came to see us!

Upcoming Events: February 7th and 8th!

Events at the Melbourne Avian Rescue Sanctuary in Melbourne Beach, Florida

Mark your calenders!

On Saturday February 7th we will be having a show at the Aloha Pet & Bird Hospital in Indian Harbour Beach.

Our array of superstar birds will include Cuddles, Dakota and Clyde who singlehandedly give a whole new answer to the question “can birds talk?”!!!!!

Our in-house artists, also known as Kids Corner on MarsParrots.org, will be premiering their brand new artwork. Really fresh and orignal, it makes for great gifts and goes to a really good cause (the birds!).

On Sunday February 8th we will be doing a fundraiser at an art gallery called Art Gallery and Studio located in old downtown Melbourne on East New Haven.

We’re hoping to raise lots of money but if you can’t make it please consider a donation!

Cuddles, Dakota and Clyde hope to see you there!