Lifetime Sanctuary
Texas – injured hoary bat found grounded – photo available
A hoary bat was found grounded with a broken wing in Lipan, TX. We rescued the bat and she is receiving pain medication and antibiotics. Her wing will heal over time but she will not be releasable. Instead, we will give her lifetime care with others of her kind here at the sanctuary.
Texas – red bat with broken wing
A red bat was found grounded with a broken wing in Dallas, TX. She was rescued by Bat World Midcities where her injury was treated. She is receiving pain medication and antibiotics until she heals. She will not be releasable so she will receive lifetime care at Bat World MidCities.
Japan – six fruit bats rescued – photo available
Six Egyptian fruit bats were rescued from the cruel exotic pet trade via Bat World Japan. Four were used as breeding stock and two, a mom and baby, were being sold into the pet trade by a buyer who said the other bats he had purchased had died. These bats will now be given lifetime […]
Texas – bat found in shop – photo available
A free-tailed bat was found with a broken wing inside a metal working shop in Eastland, TX. We rescued the bat and administered pain medication right away, then stabilized her wing. She will be unable to fly again so she will receive lifetime sanctuary with others of her kind here at the sanctuary.
Texas – bat grounded with wing injury – photo available
A free-tail bat was found grounded and missing most of his wing fingers. He was rescued by Bat World MidCitieswhere he was also found to be dehydrated and thin, but after warming up and receiving antibiotics, pain medication, and an injection of warmed electrolytes, he was able to eat a little. His wing injury means […]
Texas – 325 short-tailed fruit bats rescued
325 short-tailed fruit bats were retired from an AZA zoo to Bat World Sanctuary. Sadly, 38 of the bats were deceased on arrival due to poor shipping conditions. About ⅓ of the bats were shocky and in need of emergency fluids and oxygen when they arrived. Over 50 of these bats are also pregnant. We […]
Ohio- bat found at construction site
A small bat was accidentally injured on a construction site in Columbus, Ohio. Wanting to ensure the bat was safe, the workers got him contained into a box and began searching for help. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat […]
Mississippi – bat found in parking lot – photo available
A bat was found in a store parking lot in Horn Lake, MS. 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 it he/she will be assessed and receive lifetime sanctuary as he/she will likely not […]
Texas – red bat found with wing injury
A red bat with an injured wing was found grounded after a storm passed through Plano, TX. Bat Midcities rescued the bat and provided an injection of warmed electrolytes, pain meds and antibiotics in addition to a good meal. Her injury will prevent her from flying again, so she will receive lifetime care at Bat […]