Rescue Log

In addition to the 700 permanent residents cared for daily at Bat World Sanctuary, the following bats were rescued and released back to the wild (or were provided permanent sanctuary with us if they were not releasable). Also logged are the rescues we directly assisted with nationally and internationally. Click on the entry to see any photos or videos that are available. 

Texas—bat on doormat

A bat was found on a homeowner’s doormat in Sunnyvale, TX. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat trained rescuer in the finder’s […]

Texas—bat at boutique—photo available

A free-tailed bat was trapped in a boutique in Mineral Wells, TX. He was very thin and dehydrated but otherwise in good shape. He will require a few weeks in […]