Lifetime Sanctuary
Texas – bat injured at wind farm
A free-tailed bat was found grounded in grave condition at a wind farm in Gainesville, TX. She was rescued by Bat World MidCities and is receiving care now. Her condition is guarded but we are hoping for the best.
Bat World MidCities – bat found grounded on patio – post available
A homeowner found a bat on his patio in Keller, TX. He called BatWorld MidCities, who told him how to safely contain the bat. A transport volunteer picked the bat up and took him to MidCities. Sneakers the bat has a severely injured wing and will spend the rest of his days in the care […]
Georgia – bat found grounded with injured wing
A woman found a bat with an injured wing in Trenton, GA. She safely contained the bat in a box with a lid and called us. We located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where he will be treated and most likely remain as a lifetime resident.
North Carolina – bat flew into tractor
A red bat flew into a tractor in Canton, NC and injured her wing. 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/she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.
Georgia – bat found in yard
An injured bat was found in Cartersville, GA. 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/she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.
Texas – 5 flying foxes rescued – photo available
Five flying foxes were retired to us in Mineral Wells, TX from another sanctuary as we have the means to help them live out their old-age comfortably. Our sanctuary offers padded floors, including a "geribatric" ward, round the clock staff, and plenty of room for these elderly ladies to get all the care they need. […]
Texas – bat found with broken wing
A bat with a badly damaged wing was found grounded in a homeowners yard in Houston, Texas. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located several bat trained rescuers in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where it he/she will be assessed and receive lifetime sanctuary as […]
Tennessee- Egyptian fruit bat rescued from pet trade
An Egyptian fruit bat was transported from Nashville, TN to us after receiving a call that someone was keeping him as a pet along with 3 others in a bird cage. The 3 other Egyptian fruit bats did not survive leaving this fruit bat (Branch) alone in the bird cage with no socialization or enrichment. […]
Mississippi – bat attacked by dog
A homeowner in Laurel, MI noticed a stray dog in their yard with something in its mouth. When the homeowner went outside the dog dropped what was in its mouth. It was a bat, who now had a severely broken wing. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located several bat […]
Mississippi – Bat with broken wing found grounded
A bat was found grounded by a local in Long Beach, MS. Upon further inspection, it was very apparent that the little bat had a broken wing. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located several bat trained rescuers in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where […]