Malabar School House est. 1927

If you can, imagine a place, with the kind of space it takes for a successful bird sanctuary to thrive.

The space to allow the numbers of birds awaiting a place at M.A.R.S. to actually come and live and hopefully thrive and above all, to be available for adoption into an amazing new home, possibly one of yours.

Well here is a picture of the place, it has ample space, and property. On three sides it backs up to natural sanctuary. Preserved and wonderful.

Imagine a place that allows a rescue to become self generating, money always being the hardest commodity to come by. Now there is an idea for you to ponder.

Weekend events, special parties for donors and the curious to discover a world they never touched before. Dinners in the garden under the magnificent ficus tree, supervised walks in the surrounding sanctuary and on and on. Stretch your imagination and come up with ideas for us as well.

So here is the place. It has direct access not far from  I95. Picture a  billboard that invites those who are visiting or traveling to take a little side journey. To discover who we are and maybe  become a future adopter.

Is there anyone person or persons that can put enough faith into a plan that would last and be a safe haven for parrots. A place to visit and enjoy all the beauty of the natural sanctuary surroundings. A place where volunteers would want to come and be involved with all the goings on that will become a part of  M.A.R.S. on a daily weekly and monthly schedule.  A place where all visitors can enjoy hands on something they might have never experienced otherwise.

Help make this a reality, the price has never been lower then it is right now. The place is in amazingly great shape, Ipersonally know this as I do have experience in prior renovation, but this is move in ready with a few additions to the existing structures.

More later as we always say, the adventure that is M.A.R.S. continues…………………………

The ficus tree for Jakers of course

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Every once in a while, the exotic birds that get a second chance, have the opportunity to show us, the humans, how much they appreciate still being alive and well, and cared for every day.

Their outwordly expressed actions and reactions are shared with all of us here at M.A.R.S. on a daily basis. Their antics shared with you, through our pictures and stories, and sometimes  if you’re lucky enough, when visiting Melbourne Avian Rescue Sanctuary.

We ask you to remember that we are a working aviary. That means the care and feeding of the exotic birds comes first.  We are sometimes, here at our Florida Parrot Rescue M.A.R.S., all on overload in getting the tasks at hand completed in time for the birds to go back to their inside cages.

Hopefully we can get the message across that when planning a visit, you first check for our updates posted on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/marsparrots. Weather and volunteer availability directly effect the days we can open. Second that you try and put us first on your list when planning a visit. Birds, get very tired and sometimes very cranky after being out all day. And if we’ve had a larger than normal amount of visitors they can become downright loud. The exotics, believe it or not, need their quiet time too, and by later in the day, so do all of us here at M.A.R.S..

As always, we ask that you understand the need for your support in the form of donations. We always need supplies, and need to cover our food costs. You can donate right here on marsparrots.org, on our Donate page, and also through Facebook, Facebook.com/marsparrots, and Network for good. We need you all to continue to help us help them. Thank-you.

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This is the second annual Melbourne Beach Art show and Silent Auction. Come out and have some fun.

Please look for Dot Marcotulio and her amazing watercolor paintings. Dot painted some of the residents of our parrot rescue, and the results are………. Well you will have to see for yourself.

Prints will be available for very reasonable donations. All donations go directly to the parrots of M.A.R.S., and will help purchase much needed food items.

Perhaps a parrot or two will even be on hand to greet you We are working on getting permission to make that happen.

As always we invite you to visit our Florida Parrot Rescue M.A.R.S. on one of our open to the public days. Updates are posted on Facebook.com/marsparrots, or Florida Parrot Rescue M.A.R.S. on Facebook.

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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.

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   Well fortunately for all of us here at M.A.R.S. parrot rescue, that decision was made for her by her previous owner, and another very caring person.

  Angel, a female Umbrella Cockatoo, was set to be euthanized for medical reasons. Although we can at times understand this very difficult decision some owners have to face, that does not mean there might not be viable alternatives available to pursue. 

  Such was the case with Angel who had recurring prolapse. Please note the medical term, I am sure, is much more complicated.

  Given the chance as an owner to be able to relinquish or surrender your bird to a rescue, and get the medical attention and care so desperately needed, would you do so?

  Thankfully Angels’ previous owner made this decision, and what follows is Angels story and her life as a resident here at Melbourne Avian Rescue Sanctuary, our Florida parrot rescue M.A.R.S.

 Angel received a  series of procedures to correct her medical issue from something commonly called a purse string, to actually opening her up and attaching the excess internals to a spot under her rib cage.  All of these very successful, but not necessarily long term. Recently a simple external snip and a few stitches and all is better then ever for Angel.

 Everyday Angel shows us how happy she is at our exotic bird rescue. She climbs trees, loves to be social, enjoys being spun around and enjoys what we call her diving show, where she counts to three and then falls into a diving  head on fall, of course while I am holding her tightly by her feet.  She loves to show off  and demands to be able to do so.

All who come visit our Florida Parrot Rescue M.A.R.S. , should ask to meet our resident Angel. She will, I am sure be happy to give you a show, and tell you that she deserved a second chance at true happiness.

Please remember to support our cause with  monetary donations to help us help them and continue the work we do here at M.A.R.S.. Click on the donate button today!

Remember to check out our weekly update and pictures on our Facebook page  Florida Parrot Rescue M.A.R.S.

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Needless to say, for all the reasons we listed for the Macaws, these also apply to the Amazons being surrendered to our Florida Parrot Rescue M.A.R.S. .

Amazons are amazing. We know most can possess quite the longevity factor. Amazons can, with proper care and diet, have many years to share with the humans who love and keep them.

It is one of our  many jobs at Melbourne Avian Rescue Sanctuary to find homes for these surrendered Amazons. The desired goal always to find the perfect match between Human and Avian. One that is successful.

 With our no-fault adoption policy, if your first choice is not a compatible one, you can try again. Our adoption forms are available right here on our site under the heading “Forms”.

Please visit M.A.R.S.. Saturdays are our official adoption days. Other arrangements can be made if your schedule does not permit visiting on a Saturday.

It is our highest hope that if considering an Exotic bird, you first check out all the adoptable birds available at M.A.R.S.. Please remember the motto Adopt, don’t Shop.

All the daily goings on and pictures of our rescue birds, can be read about and viewed on our “Florida Parrot Rescue M.A.R.S.” page on Facebook. PS Yes we did put an Eclectus in the pic to see if you would notice!! (Montego) is his name, and yes he is available for adoption here at M.A.R.S.

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    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.

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   As you can see by the pic on the left, the chair is always waiting for me to sit and the laptop to begin writing about something here at our Florida Parrot Rescue M.A.R.S..(excuse me for a minute birds are yelling ).

    Well back to writing. Five A.M. is usually the best time to try as all are quiet and calm and not demanding anything yet. It is cold out and they are still hunkered down in their boxes with the blankets inside them. Smart creatures the Macaws, Cockatoos, and Amazons are and so appreciative of the warmth till the sun comes up an provides heat for the rest of the day.

     I usually talk about warm and good things we make in the kitchen here at M.A.R.S. and today especially due to the cold spell, we are having bananna walnut pancakes. Cheep to make and delicious for all the birds.(They love them almost as much as the french toast.)

The work at the parrot sanctuary is on going, and daily. There is always a job or a project that needs doing.(Another blog right ?) But to put it in basic terms, writing a blog, which is a good way to ask for donations and help to keep the rescue operating strong and efficiently, is one of the most difficult things to provide time for.

So please bare with this Director as she is now searching for a co- writer and computer wizzard to get some stories flowing, so all of you can be a part what goes on here at  Melbourne Avian Rescue Sanctuary. As always I ask that you continue to support our cause wih your donations, and sponsorships of our non or less adoptable birds,(another blog for another time).

Thank-you for reading and don’t forget to check out our facebook page( Florida Parrot Rescue M.A.R.S.) and of course please hit the lifetime like button!!! New pics of new birds for adoption to be posted soon.

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Yes you guessed it an African Grey parrot, and a friendly one.

So they brought him here to Melbourne Avian Rescue Sanctuary. Now it just so happens that I was boarding my friend Lindas’  Blue and gold Macaw, and she was due to pick her up at any time. Linda works closly with South Animal Care, and is an Aloha Animal Hospital associate. The wheels are as you see already in motion.

Our volunteer Shelly had mentioned, that are two really good sites for lost animals, Brevard Lost Animals, and Space coast lost animals. I pulled up the sites and looked at the posted pictures. Now here is where it gets interesting. The bird in the posting pictures did not look like the bird we had, and was using the opposite foot to eat all the treats.

To finish up this story Linda made the contacts, said we might have the lost bird here and Shelly followed suit with her contacts. The next day the owner who resides in Palm Bay came to M.A.R.S.and was happily reunited with her bird Matu.

If there is knowledge to be learned from this story one might think it’s to clip all birds wings. But, as most visitors to M.A.R.S. know we allow free flight  to certain birds.  What we learned, is there are great websites to use in Brevard Co. for lost pets, with an amazing network of people.

Thank-you to all who helped unite Matu with his owner Debbie.

Last, my next blog has to be about this. Is your bird left footed when taking treats, stepping up, or preforming other tasks or right footed? Or possibly ambidextrous?

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Our hours of operation for the folowing weeks will be as follows.

For the week of December 18th. The days we will be open are, Tuesday 20th and Thursday 22nd. Hours 11:00 to 4:30. Saturday 24th, limited hours 11:00 to 1:30.

For the week of December 25th. The days we will be open are, Wednesday 28th, Friday 3oth, and Saturday 31st. Hours for all three days 11:00 to 4:30.

Please visit us on any of the days listed above. We so look forward to all your visits. Please remember if you can to make your tax deductible donation before years end.  Donation receipts will be mailed for amounts of $250.00 or more. Thank-you from all here at M.A.R.S. and a very happy Holiday Season to all.

Happy Holidays from all of us here at M.A.R.S.

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