MAARS needs your help to create a new sanctuary that provides space for flight. Your support is vital for giving the birds an environment that can better meet their unique needs than the current location.
Bizzy, our Bird of the Month, knows what she likes and we want her to have a say!
Every day, Bizzy is given opportunities to make choices. Which enrichment does she want to explore? Where does she want to perch? What does she want to investigate, shred, or play with? Does she want to interact, or would she rather have some space?
For parrots in the wild, choice is a natural part of everyday life. They decide where to fly, what to forage for, who to socialize with, where to rest, and how to spend their time. Parrots in captivity have far fewer opportunities to make those decisions, which makes providing meaningful choices especially important.
At MAARS, enrichment isn't just about keeping our residents busy. It's about giving them opportunities for choice, control, exploration, and natural behavior.
What you're seeing is simply a normal day in Bizzy's life. She is making choices all the time. From where she goes and what she explores to how she interacts with her environment, those everyday decisions give her more control over her own life.
Good sanctuary care isn't about making every decision for them. Sometimes, it's about giving them the opportunity to decide!
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A huge thank-you to the incredible vet techs at Homey Gnome Veterinary Clinic (homeygnomevet.com/about/)for everything you do for the MAARS flock! 🦜
Caring for our birds means caring for individuals with very different medical needs, histories, and often strong opinions about being at the vet. The patience and attention you bring to each of them matter, to the birds, and to those of us who love and care for them every day.
When a bird we love is struggling, it means so much to know they’re being cared for by people who see how much that one life matters. From routine visits to ongoing health concerns to the days we’re most worried, we’re grateful to have your knowledge, kindness, and support.
Thank you for helping us care for this flock through every stage of their lives. You all are such an important part of their care, and we appreciate each of you more than we can ever express.💙💚
According to charging documents, Cristian Rodriguez-Morales is facing dozens of charges including, animal cruelty and failure to provide care. Nine of the charges are felonies due to the severe nature of the cruelty. This comes after several birds died after the seizure or were forced to be euthanized due to their poor health.Charges have been filed against the owner of Loros Exoticos Baltimore after over 300 birds were seized from the location back in January. FULL STORY⬇️
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