International Rescue

Two insect bats were found grounded in a backyard dehydrated and hungry. Finder did not have a local rescuer and began to care for them herself. We gave her information on how to care for them and when to flight test before they are able to be released. 

A very weak bat was found on the sidewalk in Indonesia. No rescuer was in the area, however, the finder was trained in veterinary work. We provided guidance as well as book chapters on caring for insectivorous bats, housing, nutrition and releasing back to the wild when the bat is ready. 

A veterinarian in Bangkok requested guidance on an injured flying fox who was brought to her for care. We provided treatment protocol for a wing injury as well as feeding and housing instructions so the bat can receive the care he needs. Unfortunately he is not releasable so he will receive lifetime care with the […]

A bat was found grounded in a street in Iran. Thankfully the bat was uninjured and likely just chased from his roost by insects or a bird. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and then releasing him at nightfall after the sun has gone down, by taking the box outside, placing […]

An emaciated bat was found unable to fly in Ochomenos, Greece. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a wildlife sanctuary in the area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where he will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild. 

A baby bat was found clinging to a picture frame in Tabriz, Iran. No rescuers are available in the area so we provided guidance via email as well as book chapters on caring for bats in captivity. The baby will be hand raised and released when she/he is old enough to survive on in the […]

An animal sanctuary in Japan contacted us for orphaned bat care information. We provided guidance as well as book chapters on caring for orphaned insectivorous bats, housing, nutrition and releasing pups back to the wild when they are ready.   

Spain - bat behind wooden fence - photo availableAn animal rescuer from Madrid, Spain contacted us about a bat hanging behind a wooden fence. The bat appeared healthy and uninjured but we advised taking him in for an exam to make sure he was okay. The rescuer contacted us back and said the bat was […]