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 – baby bat caught by a cat

A baby bat was caught by a cat in Prairie, ID. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the pup and located a bat trained rescuer in the finder’s […]

Louisiana- bat with tattered wings grounded

A bat was found grounded near Baton Rouge, LA after crashing to the ground near an apartment complex. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a […]

Texas- baby bat found grounded at ACE hardware

An orphaned Mexican free-tail pup was found grounded inside of an ACE Hardware store in Clifton, TX. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the pup and the bat […]

Texas – bat found at Kroger

A bat was found clinging to the wall of a Kroger store in Wiley, TX. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat trained […]

Texas – mom and three pups found grounded

A mother red bat and three babies were found in a yard in Hawley, TX. The bats had likely been chased from a tree by a blue jay. We provided […]