A homeowner in Medford, OR found a bat on their porch. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where he/she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.

A Tipton, IA resident found an injured bat on a tree. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where he/she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.

A St. Louis, MO resident found a bat in their backyard. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where he/she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.

A homeowner in Portland, OR found a bat flying in their house. We instructed the caller on how to safely capture the bat. Thankfully the bat was uninjured and likely just chased from a tree by a blue jay or crow. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and as well as instructions […]

A homeowner in Houston, TX found a bat on the ground with what appeared to be an injured wing. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located several bat trained rescuers in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where it he/she will be assessed and receive lifetime […]

A homeowner in Queensbury, NY found a bat on a woodpile in their patio. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where he/she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.

A homeowner in McAllen, TX found a bat that had crashed into a ceiling fan on their porch. The bat appeared to have an injured wing from this. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located several bat trained rescuers in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer […]

A woman in Watertown, NY found a grounded bat in a park. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where he/she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.

A homeowner in Madison, WI found a bat on the ground in her front yard. Thankfully the bat was uninjured and likely just chased from a tree by a blue jay or crow. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and as well as instructions on how to release the bat at […]

A homeowner found a bat grounded in their backyard. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where he/she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.

A women found a bat in her apartment bedroom. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where he/she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.

A homeowner in Sugarland, TX found a bat wedged in some wood on their patio. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where he/she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.

A woman near Tarzana, CA found a bat at a gas station. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where he/she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.

A woman in Dallas, TX found a bat in her bedroom. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where he/she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.

A person in Fort Drum, NY found a bat grounded and injured. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located several bat trained rescuers in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where it he/she will be assessed and receive lifetime sanctuary as he/she will likely not be […]

A homeowner in Orlando, FL found a bat on the front steps of their house, possibly injured. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where he/she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.

A woman near Fort Worth, TX found a bat in the breezeway of her apartment building. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where he/she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.

A man in Daytona Beach, FL found a bat grounded under a tree. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where he/she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.

A clinic worker in Washington state found a bat hanging on their clinic door. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where he/she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.

A homeowner in Georgia state found a bat floating in her pool. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat as well as contact information for a Bat World Sanctuary trained rescuer in her area. We also gave information on Frog Logs, which can prevent small animals from drowning. The bat was transferred […]

We were contacted by bat rehabilitators in Clemo Falls, OR who had a a bat that had been injured by a cat. We provided guidance as well as book chapters on caring for wing and wing membrane injuries.

A bat rehabber in Bloomington, IN had a brown bat with an injured wing. We provided guidance and rehab book chapters on caring for open fractures.

A bat was found hanging on the wall of an ultrasound clinic in Mineral Wells, TX. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and sent a transport volunteer right away. The bat was brought to us where he will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.

A homeowner found a small bat on their porch in Pocatello, ID. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where he/she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.

A homeowner in Orient, OH found a grounded bat in their back yard. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where he/she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.

A person in Beaumont, TX found a bat with an apparent injury. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where he/she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.

A woman in Charlotte, NC found a bat grounded. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where he/she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.

A homeowner in Fulton, NY found a mother and baby bat. The bats had likely been chased from a tree by a blue jay. We provided guidance as seen on this link on how to get the small family back into a tree. We also asked the caller to please let us know if any babies were […]

A woman in Kailua, HI found a bat grounded in a park. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where he/she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.

A homeowner in Thousand Oaks, CA found a bat in her pool. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat as well as contact information for a Bat World Sanctuary trained rescuer in her area. We also gave information on Frog Logs, which can prevent small animals from drowning. The bat was transferred […]

A woman in Kentucky found an injured bat on a sidewalk. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located several bat trained rescuers in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where it he/she will be assessed and receive lifetime sanctuary as he/she will likely not be releasable.

A bat was found outside of a restaurant in Water Valley, MS. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where he/she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.

In Mineral Wells, TX two juvenile freetails were found exploring a cell phone shop. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and sent a transport volunteer right away. The bat was brought to us where he will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.

A homeowner in Oak Park, CA found a bat on her patio. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where he/she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.

A person found a bat grounded in a park in Woodland Hills, CA. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where he/she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.

A game warden in Brown County, OK took an injured Eastern Red to a retile rehabber. The rehabber contacted us for care information until the bat could be transferred to a bat rehabber. We gave them advice and resources to care for the bat, as well as, information to the closest rehabber to them.

A Lowes employee in Clarksville, IN found a bat in the store. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where he/she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.

A woman in Concord, NH found a grounded bat in a Walmart parking lot. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where he/she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.

A person in Spokane, WA found a bat flying in their office. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where he/she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.

A homeowner in Hemet, CA found a bat roosting on his front porch. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where he/she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.

A person in Pueblo, CO found an injured bat after their cat had attacked it. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where he/she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.   Please […]

A person in Denver, CO found a juvenile bat grounded. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where he/she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.

A homeowner in Schertz, TX fount a bat on her front porch, that eventually landed on her front door. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where he/she will be assessed for hopeful release back to […]

A woman in eastern Washington state found a bat that her cat had attacked and caught. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where he/she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild. Please […]

A bat found its way inside of a home in York, PA. The homeowner tried to release it outside where it landed on the ground. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where he/she will be […]

A homeowner in Virginia found a juvenile bat on his patio. Thankfully the bat was uninjured and likely just chased from a tree by a blue jay or crow. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and as well as instructions on how to release the bat at nightfall after the sun […]

A woman in Encino, CA found a juvenile bat grounded. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where he/she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.

A homeowner in Burbank, CA found a few bats roosting on the side of his house. The caller was concerned as the bat appeared to not have moved in several days. However, the bat appeared uninjured and well groomed. We explained that roosting under eaves is typical behavior for juvenile bats just learning to fly […]

A homeowner in Houston, TX found a juvenile bat roosting on the side of her house. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where he/she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.

A woman in Elizabeth City, NC found a bat stuck on some flypaper outside of her house.  She mistakenly thought the paper was no longer sticky and was shocked to see a bat trapped on the paper. She used gloves and managed to remove the bat by herself. We provided guidance on how to keep […]

A homeowner in Dallas, TX found a juvenile bat roosting about the doorway to her house. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where he/she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.

A homeowner in St. Louis, MO found a colony of bats roosting in her attic. We suspect the bat roost is a nursery colony, meaning they cannot be excluded until September or flightless babies will be trapped in the roost and die. We worked with the homeowner on how to locate any potential cracks or […]

A woman in Pennsylvania found a bat stuck to fly paper outside of her house after her cat had attacked the bat.  She used gloves and managed to remove the bat by herself. We provided guidance on how to keep the bat safely and comfortably contained and located a Bat World Sanctuary trained rescuer in […]

A woman in Marietta, CA found a bat on the ground, unable to fly. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where he/she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.

A homeowner in Florida was surprised to find a bat in her patio umbrella when she went to open it in the morning. Evening bats are notorious for roosting in the folds of umbrellas and feel very safe there. We convinced the finder to allow the evening bat to stay as long as possible, and […]