Saturday turned out to be a picture perfect day for visiting M.A.R.S. We were pleased to have ample help from our volunteers Jane, Linden and Frank. Their amazing team work helped facilitate a quick feed and clean up. This allowed all of us quality time to spend with our visitors, and provided some great one on one time with the cockatoos, macaws, amazons and other […]
exotic birds
Saturdays are officially our adoption days
The board members and volunteers of  M.A.R.S. finally realize that potential adopters must have their own day to visit Melbourne Avian Rescue Sanctuary. Saturday is now officially that day. M.A.R.S. almost every day of the week is a working aviary. It is all about the care, feeding and well being of our feathered members. Their needs are above and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]