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Please join us in welcoming Linguine, Colette, Remy, Emile, Jack, and Rose to the MAARS flock.

Six little birds. Six very different stories. Six individuals who came to us by different paths.

But from this point forward, their future is the same.

They will know consistent care.
They will receive nutritious food, enrichment, and veterinary care.
They will have opportunities to fly, explore, make choices, and build relationships.
Their care will be personalized to who each of them is. Not simply their species or their size.

And, most importantly, they will be treated as individuals whose lives matter.

Too often, little birds are treated as disposable. Because they are inexpensive to purchase, readily available, and easily replaced, their complex needs and capacity for long lives can be overlooked. Small does not mean simple. And little does not mean less deserving.

Linguine, Colette, Remy, Emile, Jack, and Rose deserve the same thoughtful, compassionate care we want for every member of our flock.

Their stories before MAARS may all be different.

But their future here begins with the same promise: they matter, and they deserve our very best.

Welcome to the flock, little ones!

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Freedom from Fear & Distress

Parrots are flock animals whose survival depends on social bonds, communication, and flight.

These instincts remain even in captivity. When birds experience chronic isolation, limited choice, or environments that don't meet their behavioral needs, they may develop signs of stress or anxiety. Recognizing these behaviors as welfare indicators—not personality flaws—helps us better understand the species we care for. Improving parrot welfare begins by recognizing that these extraordinary birds evolved for a life very different from the one humans can provide. #MAARS #Parrots #Sanctuary #Cockatoos #Nonprofit ... See MoreSee Less