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 – red bat mom and pups in driveway

A red bat mom and her pups were found grounded on the homeowner's driveway in Flower Mound, TX. The mother bat looked uninjured but was not responsive. The finders were […]

Ohio –  bat found on couch

An orphaned and emaciated evening bat pup was found inside a residence and on a homeowners couch near Columbus, Ohio. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the pup […]

Texas – red bat mom attacked by bird

A red bat with pups was injured after being chased out of a tree by a blue jay in Watauga, TX. The injured bat was picked up by an animal […]

Texas – bat found with broken wing

A bat with a broken wing was found in downtown Mineral Wells, TX. We rescued the bat, who had a severely fractured wing. She was provided with pain medication and […]

Arizona- canyon bat and pup grounded on patio

A mother canyon bat and her pup were found grounded on the patio of a hotel room in Tucson, AZ. The wildlife biologist who found them was provided with guidance […]

New Jersey- bat pup found grounded in yard

An orphaned and emaciated red bat pup was found grounded under a tree in a homeowner's yard in Monroe, New Jersey. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat […]