Melbourne Avian Rescue Sanctuary

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Louisa, small bird with a very large personality.

This amazing little cupcake of a bird, no larger then a bird cup herself, packs as much personality into her small package as any parrot I have ever encountered.

Louisa is her name, an African Senegal parrot is her species.

I am happy to report to all that Louisa found her forever home this past Friday.

Always willing to supervise a job no matter what the job entailed, Louisa was ever present here at M.A.R.S.. She had her eyes on almost everything at all times. Never one to be left out of the loop.

Melbourne Avian Rescue Sanctuary was greatful for the chance to try and find Louisa a new home. At times it seemed that no one wanted to give her a chance. Senegals sometimes, it seems, are known for being a bit trying as pets, and we have had a few of those here at our Florida Parrot Rescue M.A.R.S..

To all of those who have adopted from a rescue and all those who are considering doing do we salute you. They all deserve a second chance, and we must continue to facilitate this process. There are so many in need, and the right bird in the right home is an amazing experience.

Remember also that we board birds, so if occasionally, when you need a break or get-a-way we are a safe and fun facility for your bird to come and spend some time.

To all who read this, remember too, that we are a public supported charity and it is with your continued donations and support that we can keep helping all of them who need our voices and our care while trying to find their new forever homes.

 

 

Cuddles at play, it takes a box a day

Cuddles a moluccan cockatoo once had a very large cage to sleep in at nighttime.

One day, while all were outside at play,  and the volunteers were going about the  daily routine, he went inside on his own, and looked around the room and chose a new one.

To our suprise when we began putting away all the M.A.R.S. avian members for the day, we could not locate him. Of course we all  got a bit worried. However,  we soon  heard very happy sounds coming from one of the cages.

 Lo and behold there he was in a box, in a cage, of his own choosing. Sometimes you have to admit cozy is good.IMG 2575IMG 2574 Though it may be quite a mess for the caretakers and volunteers, happiness rulesIMG 2576. YES, IT SIMPLY TAKES A BOX A DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

13 is not an unlucky number.

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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 Animal and bird Hospital in Eau Gallie. Our bonus bird a Buffon Macaw was in need of such specialized care.

He weighed in at 2.5 lbs, where most Macaws average 4.5 up. He is beautiful, and sweet, and we are all hoping for the best outcome possible.

Stay with us by signing up for our RSS feed from our web site marsparrots.org and we will keep you posted on the progress of our new arrival.

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 extract our mascot Gracie from way under a wood deck and how to thaw her out once we achieved this.

With this said, take a look at the photos, and know that it took three days for her to be back to her old self. How we did everything  is another story, for another time.

Gracie when first pulled out
Gracie when first pulled out
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First look around
Gracie, seven hours later, color returned to normal
Gracie, seven hours later, color returned to normal