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. 

Idaho- bat caught by outdoor cat

A big brown bat sustained several injuries after being caught by a homeowner's outdoor cat in Emmett, Idaho. She was quite traumatized by the experience but she is on the road […]

Louisiana – baby bat found on ground

A baby bat was found in a homeowner’s back yard in Baton Rouge, LA. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the pup and located a bat trained rescuer […]

Iran – bat found in yard – photo available

A bat was found grounded in a street in Iran. Thankfully the bat was uninjured and likely just chased from his roost by insects or a bird. We provided guidance […]

California – bat pup found grounded

Bat pup was found grounded in a backyard in Carlsbad, CA with no mom in sight. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the pup and located a bat […]