International Rescue
United Kingdom- bat flying inside apartment
A healthy bat was found flying inside of a living room in London, England. Since it was night time, the finders were provided with instructions on helping the bat outside by shutting off lights, and shining a light out of an opened door. Within a few minutes the bat made it safely back into the […]
United Kingdom- starving orphaned pup found on porch- photo available
An orphaned pup was found, dehydrated and starving, in a homeowner's porch near the Essex region of England. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the pup and located a bat trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The baby was transferred to a rescuer where he will be hand-raised and released when old enough to […]
Georgia- juvenile bat struggling to fly- photo available
A juvenile bat was found grounded and struggling to fly in the country of Georgia. 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 bat is not injured but looks thin and dehydrated. He should be able to gain strength […]
Nicaragua – baby fruit bat found grounded – photo available
A baby Jamaican fruit bat was found on the ground in Nicaragua. The finder needed information on how to hand-raise the pup and release when the time comes. We provided guidance on housing, milk formulas, weaning to solid fruits and then release.
Bulgaria – three baby bats found grounded – photo available
Three baby bats from three different locations were rescued by Bat World Bulgaria in Sofia, Bulgaria. They will be hand raised, along with other orphaned bats, until they are old enough to fly well. At that time they will be released back to the wild.
Greece – small bat found in garden – photo available
A small insectivorous bat was found in Macedonia, Greece by an animal rescuer. We provided guidance via email as well as book chapters on caring for bats in captivity. The bat is not injured but looks young and may just be learning to fly. He should be able to gain strength with supportive care and […]
Bulgaria – bat #158 found under door hinge – photo available
A juvenile bat was found hanging on the edge of a door just under the hinge in Sofia, Bulgaria. Thankfully the finder noticed him as he was about to close the door. He was rescued by Bat World Bulgaria where he was found to be thin and dehydrated, but with supportive care he will make […]
Tunisia- bat found grounded in garden- photo available
A bat with a broken wing was found in a garden in Tunis, Tunisia. There were no local rescuers in the area, but the finder was determined to help the bat themself. The finder was given care instructions, as well as sent a digital copy of the Rehabilitation and Captive Care book, and added to rehabilitation […]
Mexico – bat found grounded – photo available
A bat was found grounded in Mexico and taken to an animal rescuer who then contacted us for help. 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 […]
Bat Grounded in Driveway
Dalton Gardens Dalton Gardens, ID, United StatesA bat was found grounded and injured in a driveway near Dalton Gardens, Idaho. 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 where he will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.
Bat Hit by Car
Star City Star, IN, United StatesA bat was hit by a moving car in Star City, Indiana. The finders pulled over to check on the little bat who had suffered a wing injury due to the incident. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was […]
Red Bat Found Under Tree
Oklahoma Stillwell, OK, United StatesA red bat was found grounded beneath a tree in Stillwell, OK. Thankfully the bat was uninjured and likely just chased from a tree by a blue jay or crow. 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 […]