Midwest Avian Adoption & Rescue Services Inc

MAARS' Mission is to care for birds, that due to mistreatment or reaction to captivity, are not suited to an in home or typical shelter environment. MAARS provides specialized therapeutic care for all the approximately 100 residents at "The Landing" utilizing the extensive experience and dedication that the Board of Directors, Advisory Board and volunteers have working with the exotic captive parrots of many species.

WHO WE ARE:  Based in the Minneapolis/St. Paul (Twin Cities) area of Minnesota, MAARS was founded in July 1999 to provide much needed services for captive parrots in the Midwest in cooperation with other organizations around the USA and worldwide.

WHAT WE DO:  MAARS is the oldest and largest organization in the Midwest providing education, consultation, sanctuary and placement services for captive parrots.  We are a publicly funded, 501(c)3 nonprofit charitable organization. Our first function is to provide the highest care to the flock at our sanctuary. Since we are not open to intakes, educating the public and people who already live with captive parrots about proper bird care is of the highest priority.

WHY WE DO IT: Many people don't find out in advance how much living with a bird will impact their lives before purchasing one.  The result is a large number of displaced and/or mistreated parrots that require specialized care.

HOW CAN YOU HELP? MAARS is operated entirely by volunteers and funded solely through donations. It costs at least four dollars per bird and takes over 16 person hours per day to care for the flock at MAARS.

Here's one of their stories:

Pictured above, Puppy joined us from another rescue in fall of 2024. She is approximately 30 years old and has been through numerous homes. She has a history of both physical and severe trauma/emotional abuse. Puppy also has severe health challenges, including osteoarthritis, heart disease, and GI issues that we are working on resolving. Her prior rescue made great strides in healing both her emotional wounds and helping her become healthier and stronger, and we are committed to continuing their incredible work to help her heal.