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. 

All Day

Florida – bat injured by cat

A concerned caller from Gainesville, FL had witnessed a bat being attacked by a cat, and quickly shooed the cat away, saving the little bat from further injury or worse. […]

New York – bat found on balcony

A bat was found lying on a balcony in Long Island, NY in the cold early morning. The finder gave us a call, concerned that the bat may have gotten […]

Midcities – bat fallen from tree

While out running errands in Dallas, TX a woman witnessed an Eastern red bat fall from a tree. It had likely been chased by a bird and was exhausted. We […]