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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Ohio – orphaned pup found in backyard

A baby bat was found abandoned in a backyard near Cleveland, OH. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s […]

Texas – red bat pups found grounded

A litter of Eastern red bat pups were found grounded in Highland Village, TX. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bats and located a bat-trained rescuer in […]

Oregon – bat pup fallen from roost

While out doing some yard work, a homeowner in Florence, OR found a brown bat pup lying in the grass. The pup was in good condition, but with multiple nearby […]

Texas – Eastern red family fell from tree

While preparing to mow the lawn early in the morning, a resident in Dewyville, TX witnessed something fall from the tree in his yard. There were several birds nearby, so […]

MidCities – bat found on lawn

A resident in Garland, TX found a bat grounded on her lawn, and with many stray cats and dogs in her area, quickly used a towel to secure the bat […]

MidCities – bat found on back porch

A baby bat was found on the back porch of a home in Dallas, TX. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located several Bat World […]

MidCities – bat with injured wing

A bat was found with an injured wing in Richmond, TX. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located several Bat World Sanctuary trained rescuers in […]