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. 

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California – red bat pups in driveway

As a home owner was leaving their home in Romona, CA they discovered a few Eastern red bat pups lying in their driveway. Upon realizing that the mother was no […]

Texas – red bats found in yard

A home owner in Dallas, Texas happened across a few small bats lying in the grass. The finder gave us a call, and was unsure if the little bats where […]

Georgia – bat found in yard

While spending time outside, a concerned person from Agusta, GA realized they had a bat laying in their yard. They quickly called us hoping to help the little bat. We […]

Texas – mom and babies bats grounded

A homeowner in Tyler, TX found a mom and babies on the ground so placed them into a box and left them overnight. The mother bat was able to escape […]

Iowa- Baby found grounded

A concerned caller in Waterloo, Iowa told us they had found an abandoned baby bat on the ground near their home. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the […]

Texas – bat found in ground

A bat was found grounded in San Antonio, TX. The finder knew cats were nearby so he contained the bat in a box and called us. Since the bat was […]