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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Idaho – baby bat on side of house

A bat pup was found on the side of a house in Idaho City, ID. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer […]

Texas – two baby bats found in garage

Two baby red bats were found in a homeowners garage in Mineral Wells, TX. Sadly, one of the babies was deceased when we arrived. We rescued the baby, who will […]

Florida – pup found grounded

A baby bat was found grounded in Orlando, FL. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The baby […]

Kentucky – pup found abandoned 

A bat pup was found on the ground in Murray, KY. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. […]

Texas – bat found with broken wing

A bat with a broken wing was found hanging on a homeowner's door in Santa Fe, TX. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a […]

Oklahoma – bat baby caught by cat

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

Colorado –  bat hanging on house

A bat was seen hanging on a stucco home in Grand Junction, CO. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the […]

Texas – baby bat found grounded

A baby bat was found grounded in Dallas, TX. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The baby […]

Florida – baby bat found in backyard

A baby bat was found in a homeowner’s yard in St. Augustine, FL. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the […]

Florida – bat pup found in yard

A caller from Palm Coast, FL found an abandoned evening bat pup in their yard. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat pup and located a bat-trained […]

Kentucky – red bat found in yard

A red bat was found grounded in a yard in Camargo, KY. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s […]

Georgia – bat pup found grounded

A baby bat was found grounded in Statesboro, GA. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The baby […]

Minnesota – bat caught in bay door

A  bat was caught in a bay door as it was being opened in Collegeville, MN. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained […]