International Rescue
Malaysia – pup found grounded – photo available
A local resident in Malaysia reached out via Facebook messenger seeking help for a little bat pup she had found abandoned just outside her home. Living in a rural area, there was little she could do on her own for the baby, but thankfully the finder was not only vaccinated but also had experience caring […]
Canada – baby bat found grounded
A baby bat was found grounded in Windsor, Ontario. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The baby was transferred to a rescuer where he/she will be hand-raised and released when old enough to survive.
Taiwan – horseshoe bat found grounded – photo available
An animal rescuer in Taiwan reached out to us after finding a grounded horseshoe bat in her area. We provided guidance via email as well as book chapters on caring for bats in captivity. The bat is not injured but looks thin and dehydrated. He should be able to gain strength with supportive care and […]
Canada – bat found on side of wall, overheating and dehydrated
A bat was found roosting on the side of a building in Summerlands, BC, Canada. It was incredibly hot outside, and the little bat was dehydrated and quickly overheating. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer […]
France – baby bat found in house
A lady in Chamonix, France, found a baby bat in their house. The baby bat was dehydrated and emaciated. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The baby was transferred to a rescuer where he/she will be hand-raised and released when old enough […]