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 – injured bat on front stoop

A woman who lives in Live Oak, TX found an injured bat on the front stoop of her house.  She was so concerned for the bat and wanted to make […]

Ohio – bat found grounded

An individual in Canton, OH, found an bat grounded. The caller was concerned as the bat appeared to not have moved in several days. However, the bat appeared uninjured and  […]

Texas – bat found by back door

An employee in Dallas, TX, found a bat by the back door of their office. The bat seemed to be dehydrated and weak and was unable to fly off on […]

New York – bat grounded in park

A bat was found by a woman in Albany, NY at a park. The bat was apparently grounded and could not fly but when she had called us to get […]

Georgia- baby bat found on deck

A lady in Peachtree City, GA, found an orphaned pup on the floor of her deck. The pup appeared to be emaciated and dehydrated, and mom was not anywhere in […]

Georgia – pup found on side of house

A pup in Toccoa, GA, was found on the side of a homeowner's house. The pup appeared to be orphaned and starving. We provided guidance on how to safely contain […]

Georgia- pup found in house

A woman in Ringgold, GA,  called about a pup she had found in her house. The pup appeared to be orphaned and needed to get to a rehabilitation center right […]

Connecticut – brown bat found in home

A woman in Hamden, CT discovered a brown bat lying on the floor of her home. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained […]