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. 

Oklahoma – baby bats found grounded

A homeowner found three baby bats grounded in his yard in Hobart, OK. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the pups and located a volunteer transporter to make […]

Texas – bat under patio table

A bat was found grounded under a patio table in Spring, TX. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat trained rescuer in the […]

Texas – bat found at fire station

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

Texas – red bat baby found on porch

A baby red bat was found in a homeowner’s yard in Weatherford, TX. The finder brought the bat to us, who was dehydrated and staring. We gave him emergency fluids […]

Kentucky – big brown pup in critical shape

An extremely thin juvenile big brown bat was found late at night near the Kentucky-Tennessee border. Unfortunately, he did not survive to be rescued.