Melbourne Avian Rescue Sanctuary

M.A.R.S. exotic bird rescue

RIP Angel Baby,you were such a girl.

In my own little corner located in the upstairs apartment I reside in here at M.A.R.S., I am looking out the window as the sun is rising.  I am temporarily blinded by the glow it exudes, while attempting to type a tribute to our Angel girl.  The sadness is overwhelming me.

I suppose you could say Angel is truly an Angel bird now. She had a life force and a glow all of her own and it made her such a special Cockatoo. Those that had the chance to know her would definitely agree with that. Others, and you know who you are, were just glad to keep her at arms distance, though still agreeing  she was a rather special female Umbrella.

Angel’s story is known by most who follow Melbourne Avian Rescue Sanctuary our Florida parrot rescue M.A.R.S.. Her medical procedures were ongoing. Yet, in spite of  all her issues it was her desire to live her life so strong and with such joy that impressed us the most.  Sadly her strength finally gave out and she passed away peacefully in my arms.

Throughout all her medical procedures she gained additional time to find a happiness, borrowed time perhaps, but enjoyed so obviously by her every day she remained with us.

Angel will always be a part of our story here at M.A.R.S.. She definitely made her place among those Cockatoos whose names we will always remember with such joy and sadness.

All here at M.A.R.S., Angel above all would like to thank Dr. Jose Pepen at Aloha Animal Hospital for giving her every chance possible to be  here a bit longer with all of us.

Parrot Adoption in Florida and M.A.R.S.

Our Parrot Rescue M.A.R.S. located in Florida, has achieved one very important goal. Getting the word out that Melbourne Avian Rescue Sanctuary is the number one place to consider when faced with the need to surrender your exotic bird.

However, we have yet to achieved our primary goal as the number one adoption destination in the state of Florida.  We have arranged great rates at a local B&B Windemere Inn, for those of you visiting from out of the area.

Our designated outback open area for meeting and greeting the birds available for adoption here at M.A.R.S., is literally an outside one stop adoption shop. You can interact with most all our adoptable exotic birds in comfortable and pleasant surroundings. We advise you to allow some time to get to know them. The choices you have will amaze you, so do not be in a rush.

As always, we ask that you check our open and available days as they are subject to weather conditions and volunteer availability. Updates are posted on our Florida Parrot Rescue M.A.R.S. Facebook page almost on a daily basis.

M.A.R.S. has attempted to keep Pet Finder and Adopt A Pet current, but finds it impossible to do so.  Meeting the Macaws, Cockatoos, Amazons, Quakers, and numerous other parrots available for adoption, is crucial to making a good match.  Remember, M.A.R.S. is a no fault bird rescue sanctuary. If at first you don’t succeed with your choice of exotic try again. But make the decision to adopt.

If  you need to schedule an appointment, contact Lu by direct e-mail, marsparrots@aol.com.

M.A.R.S.’ future and the future of all the exotic birds that come into this rescue is in all of our hands. Please make the decision today to make a donation and support our cause.  PayPal, Network for Good, matching donations from your company of employment and right here by hitting our Donate button. Thank-you.

Those Magnificent Macaws

   Every once in a while Macaws come into Melbourne Avian Rescue Sanctuary that were someones loved and valued pets. We have learned that so many circumstances can lead to the necessity for surrendering an avian to  M.A.R.S.

    Some of those reasons we now understand, are primarily life changes. Divorce, death, sickness, and simply the inability in certain situations to continue to provide care for an animal. Obviously many species of animals in this day and age fall into this and become victims of these circumstances, and to numerous others not mentioned above.

     It is our hope here at M.A.R.S. to facilitate adoptions to new homes with loving caring people. Many times we repeat that we are a no-fault rescue, so if at first we don’t succeed then we all keep trying till the right match is achieved.

   Pictured above are three of  M.A.R.S. Macaws available for adoption. Countess (Tessa), a Scarlett Macaw, Isabella (Izzy) a Catalina Macaw and Molly a Military Macaw.

Please if you are considering adding a Macaw to your family always consider adoption first. We will work with you at all times as conversation about their personalities can be most helpful when going through the process. The information you provide to us on the required adoption forms also gives us insight into suggesting the right bird for your situation.

We also invite you to keep up with all the goings on here at M.A.R.S..View pictures of  our adoptable birds. Keep up with updates on our adoptions. And just for fun,view albums of the day to day activities and the visitors who join us here on our open to the public days. All available on Florida Parrot Rescue M.A.R.S. on Facebook.

Above all, remember, that we are a  public funded rescue that depends on all your donations and support to care for all the exotics that come into M.A.R.S.. Without all of your continuing support, this would not be possible. Please consider a donation today right here by clicking on the donate button. Thank-you.

New arrival to M.A.R.S., and he is grand.

   Our newest arrival, Winston, a Grand Eclectus, was relinquished to Melbourne Avian Rescue Sanctuary on Saturday.

   Winston was immediately given a beak trim, as the length was about to the bottom of where his head feathers are. A bath soon followed to access the feather issues.

   Turns out he enjoyed the entire process, and immediately went to everyone as if to say thank-you.

  Winston will be available for adoption here at M.A.R.S. as soon as he completes his rehabilitation period. Stay tuned for updates.

    M.A.R.S. relies on your donations to continue the work we do here. Please consider a donation to our cause.

Mirror mirror on the wall……….

Bitsy tales a close look
Bitsy a Ducorps Cockatoo really got an eye full of herself in the mirror. She stared and stared and made those funny little sounds that only a Ducorps seems to make, as if asking, “Is that what I really look like?”
Well, Miss Bitsy, we here at M.A.R.S., our Florida parrot rescue, are about to try some brand new   Harrisons Heal products to see if we can help improve your image.  
We will be using two products, Soother a topical spray, along with Bird Builder a dietary supplement.
 With the use of these products along with fresh air and sunshine, and some other additions to Bitsys’ daily routine we will hope to see marked improvement in what would other wise seem a lost cause. 
Follow Bitsys’ progress with us, sign up for our feed on marsparrots.org , and follow us on Facebook, Florida Parrot Rescue M.A.R.S..
Please if you can consider a donation to our cause to help purchase the products needed to continue the rehabilitation process of birds like our Bitsy.