A bat was found by a passerby lying on the sidewalk in New York, NY. 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  bat was found in a Mineral Wells, TX rental unit. The healthy bat was found hiding behind a painting in an empty apartment and needed some assistance. 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 […]

A caller from Paragould, AK was shocked to discover a tiny bat hiding under a rug at her workplace. Concerned for the bat's wellbeing, as people had been walking on the rug while the bat was possibly underneath, the finder safely contained the bat in a secure cardboard box using gloves. We located a bat-trained […]

While making their way down the stairwell, a resident of an apartment complex in Greensboro, NC noticed a small object beneath the stairs. Upon further inspection, they realized it was a frightened little bat and knew it needed help. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in […]

While out for an evening walk with her dog, a woman in Hernando, MS came across an eastern red bat lying on the sidewalk. She immediately jumped to action, and using a cloth safely contained the bat in a secure shoe box. Fearful for the bat's wellbeing, she brought the little one home with her […]

A resident of an apartment complex in Lexington, KY was shocked to find a little Eastern red bat curled up in a ball on the patio. She was unsure if the bat was hurt or not, so she quickly gave us a call. After sending multiple photos and videos of the bat to a staff […]

A concerned home owner gave us a call after finding a bat lying on the ground outside their home in Stafford Springs, CT, worried that the bat had gotten too cold. 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 […]

A homeowner in Fresno, CA had found an evening bat roosting on the outside of his barn. Using gloves, the finder gently scooped the bat into a safe box and provided a shallow dish of water. We located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where he/she will be […]

The owner of a fishing shop in Gainesville, FL discovered a little bat clinging to a fishing net within 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 […]

An employee of a business in Las Vegas, NV discovered a bat stuck on a glue trap. After calling us for instructions, she used gloves and oil 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 […]

An individual was walking down the sidewalk in Conroe, TX when they discovered an injured bat 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 assessed for hopeful release back to the […]

A bat in Temecula, CA was found on the ground at a job site. When the bat was noticed the finder called us to help assist the bat and get him/her some help. We gave guidance on how to contain the bat safely and located a bat trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat […]

A pest control company in North Carolina, called us needing information on how to save bats that were tucked under the insulation they were removing. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bats and located a bat-trained rescuer in their area. The bats were transferred to the rescuer where they will be safely […]

A concerned lady in Miami, FL found a bat on the ground under her roof, she called Bat World Sanctuary to assist her with the situation. 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 […]

A man in Willard, NC was in his front yard attending to his garden and found a bat soaked from rain in his plants. 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 […]

A man in Baltimore County, MD was walking out of his front door and found a bat grounded and injured 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 […]

A man in Ossowa, MI found a bat on the ground of his back yard that was having trouble flying,  the bat seemed to be 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 […]

A lady in Austin, TX was doing dishes in her outdoor kitchen when she found a bat that appeared to be struggling to take flight. She was concerned for the well-being of the bat and wanted to get it some help. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained […]

A woman in Hollowell, Maine found a bat in her bedroom late at night. Concerned for the bat, the woman called us to help assist with the situation. 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 […]

A young man was mowing his front lawn in Houston, TX when he found a bat in the corner of his eye, when he went over to look at the bat he noticed that it was not taking flight and immediately wanted to take action to help this little guy out. We provided guidance on […]

A bat was found roosting in a lady's barn in Athens, GA. He seemed to have an injury and required quick assistance. 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 […]

A bat in DuPont, WA was found in the front yard with an injured wing. He was unable to fly and the lady who found him was very concerned and wanted to get this little guy some help immediately. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in […]

A lady called about a bat she had found on her driveway in Columbia, MO. She grew increasingly worried when the little bat had very little movement. 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 […]

A bat was found in a homeowner's garage in San Angelo, TX. The bat appeared to be healthy but she was concerned when the bat did not take flight. 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 […]

A bat was found clinging to a brick column at an office in Cedar City, MO. 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 Lacrosse, MO noticed a little bat clinging to the fence outside her residence. Upon further inspection, it was obvious the bat had snagged its wing on the wire fence and was injured. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat […]

A nurse at a local hospital in Bloomington, ID discovered a bat lying on the cold concrete of the outdoor patio. The nurse quickly placed a box on top of the bat temporarily to keep him safe while she gave us a call. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located […]

While working at a country club in San Diego, CA an employee came across a Mexican freetail bat who appeared to have an injured wing. The finder was desperate to help the poor bat, and used gloves to scoop the bat into a box and bring him inside the club's office. We provided guidance on […]

A young man in Yuba City, CA found a bat in the bottom of his trash can while he was taking out the trash. The young man was concerned for the safety of the bat. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The […]

A lady was tending to her yard in Corona, California, and found a bat on the ground with its wings spread. The bat seemed to have a possible wing 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 […]

An individual in Champ, MO was coming home from work and opened her garage to park her car and found a bat hanging on a piece of plastic. She was concerned for the bat and was not sure of what to do. She called us in a panic and we provided guidance on how to […]

A lady in Maggie Valley, NC found a bat on her deck that she thought was deceased. The bat was alive and she was concerned for the safety of 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 […]

A lady in Orlando, FL found a bat grounded in her yard with a possible injury. Concerned for the safety of the bat she called us to help assist her with the situation. 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 caller from Los Angeles, CA noticed a bat hanging on a wall in their home, and was worried when they noticed the little bat had a torn wing on closer inspection. 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 lady in Lucerne Valley, CA, found a bat inside a pile of wood. She was concerned for the bat as it appeared to be injured so she immediately called us to assist her with the situation. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. […]

A home owner from Fort Wayne, IN recently purchased their home and was shocked to find a little bat roosting on the back patio. They noted that there had not been any bat colonies in the home, so they assumed the little brown bat was most likely in trouble. We provided guidance on how to […]

A property manager for an apartment complex in San Antonio, TX called after a resident had alerted her to a small bat colony within the unit. 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 […]

A little bat was found clinging to a wall inside a home in Little Rock, AR. The home owner quickly gave us a call, as they knew the bat needed help and had probably been trapped inside their home. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in […]

A bat was very lucky to have been found buy vet tech students at a local college in Ruskin, FL. 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 concerned caller from Granby, MA discovered an injured bat in their barn, and was very worried for it's wellbeing. They assumed a barn cat had unfortunately caught the poor bat, and wanted to get the little bat help as soon as possible. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located […]

A lady found a bat that was stuck in the her chimney in San Antonio, Texas. The bat appeared to be healthy but it had been stuck for a few days and was dehydrated. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was […]

A bat in Woodland, NJ, was found grounded outside a homeowner's house overnight. The homeowner was concerned for the well-being of the bat and wanted to get proper instructions and get the bat to safety. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was […]

A bat in Portland, OR was found grounded on a deck outside of a woman's home. The bat appeared healthy but the lady was concerned and wanted to get the bat to safety. 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 […]

A man in Los Angeles, CA, found a bat on the highway while he was working. The bat appeared to be uninjured but very scared and dehydrated. 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 […]