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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Texas – mother and baby bat at hotel

A mother freetail and her baby were discovered inside a hotel in Mineral Wells, TX.  We provided guidance on how to safely contain the mother and her pups and sent […]

Texas – baby bat in driveway

An abandoned pup was found in a driveway in Sherman, TX. Wanting to give the baby the best chance, the finder called us right away. We provided guidance on how […]

New York – bat on porch

A homeowner in Red Hook, NY discovered a bat on their porch. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s […]

Texas – injured bat on ground

An injured bat was discovered on the ground in Houston, TX. The finder quickly gave us a call. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located […]

Texas – baby bat with deceased mother

A bat was discovered in Magnolia, TX and appeared to be deceased. Upon closer inspection, the mother had left behind a little pup that was still alive. We provided guidance […]

Texas – bat found near pool

A homeowner in San Antonio, TX found a lone bat hiding in a crevice near her pool. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a […]