Needless to say the residents of M.A.R.S. woke up to a cold morning. So to put a smile on their faces, warm, buttered zoo pasta from World Market. All the parrots had boxes with blankets inside of them to hide from the cold, but the pasta really made them warm on the inside. The Macaws and […]
Parrot knowledge
Wednesday at M.A.R.S. almost as good as Saturdays. Pictures tell all
Every week we all look forward to Saturdays. M.A.R.S. has very special people to help out, and the atmosphere is relaxed. This week Wednesday came close. It’s all because the Miami birds finally wanted to meet the other members of our parrot rescue. The truly amazing part, they figured it out on their own. In the […]
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 […]