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 […]
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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 […]
Our very own Jakers, back again
Jakers, our very own amazing umbrella cockatoo is back at M.A.R.S. once again. This is the third time this way to intelligent cockatoo has managed to get adopted and then returned. He is a healthy boy, with the smarts of an African Grey. What Jake wants he figures out how to get, much to the […]
Food Glorious Food, please help us to buy some
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 […]
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 […]