Rehabilitated & Released

An injured evening bat was found grounded outside of a drugstore in Missouri, Texas. 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.  

A group of Mexican free-tail bats were found grounded after a sudden cold front in San Antonio, Texas. 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 […]

Two Mexican free-tail bats were found trapped inside of the automotive section of the Walmart in Graham, Texas. The employees safely collected them, and gave us a call. We sent a transport volunteer right away, and the bats were brought to us where they will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.

A big brown bat was found roosting in a shed on a rafter outside of Knoxville, Tennessee. After viewing photos, he was found to be completely healthy, and simply using the shed as a temporary roosting spot. That night, the bat flew away to find a better spot for the winter.

An evening bat was picked up by a police officer in Greenville, Texas. Wanting to ensure the little bat wouldn't be euthanized, the officer gave us a call for further help. We located a bat-trained rescuer in the area, and the bat was transferred to a rescuer where he/she will be assessed for hopeful release […]

A lone Mexican free-tail fell from his roost due to the cold snap in Graham, Texas. The finder immediately gave us a call for further help. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and sent a transport volunteer right away. The bat was brought to us where he will be assessed for […]

A bat was discovered hanging on a window screen in St. Johns, FL. The home owner quickly gave us a call, realizing the little at may need help. 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 […]

Two home owners in Kansas City, MO were surprised to find a bat flying around in their basement. With no doors or windows for the litte bat to escape, they were concerned that he would end up trapped. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the […]

A passerby noticed a little bat lying helplessly on the ground in Pulse, OK. They used gloves to gently scoop up the bat and safely contain it until they arrived home and immediately gave us a call. We located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where he/she […]

A bat was found in an apartment breezeway in Fossil Creek, TX. 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.    

A bat was found on the wall of a building in Lowell, MA. 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. 

A small Mexican free-tail was found trapped inside of a hotel in Mineral Wells, Texas. The hotel staff, having dealt with wayward bats in the past, knew to get him contained and give us a call. We sent a staff member right away to pick the little one up, and he was brought back to […]

An evening bat was rescued from a pool outside of Dallas, Texas. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat as well as contact information for a Bat World Sanctuary trained rescuer in her area. We also gave information on Frog Logs, which can prevent small animals from drowning. The bat was transferred […]

A bat was found in very cold weather in a homeowner's backyard in Blackberry, MN. 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.    

A Mexican free-tail bat was found hanging alone inside of a bank drive thru in Mineral Wells, Texas. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and sent a transport volunteer right away. The bat was brought to us where he will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.

A bat was found grounded in Carrollton, TX. 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    

A bat was found roosting between the screen and a window of a home in Elkton, MD. 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 […]

A red bat was found grounded in Benbrook, TX. We rescued the bat, who is in good shape, just a little thin. After a few good meals and some rest she will be released back to the wild.   

A bat was spotted roosting under the eve of a home in Carlsbad, NM. The caller was concerned as the bat appeared to not have moved in several days. However, the bat appeared uninjured and  well groomed. We explained that roosting under eaves is typical behavior for juvenile bats just learning to fly so the […]

A bat was found in a homeowner’s yard near Denver, CO. The finder covered the bat with a box and then called us. 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 […]

A bat was hanging on an office building by a busy sidewalk in Anderson, IN. 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.  

A bat was spotted hanging low in a parking garage in Dallas, TX. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a Bat World Sanctuary 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.

A bat was found on a walking trail in Westlake, OH. 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.    

A bat was found in an apartment hallway in Garland, TX. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a Bat World Sanctuary 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.

A bat was spotted flying through a home in Athens, NY. 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.    

A bat was found outside a motel in Cleburne, TX. 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.

A small bat was found on the ground outside a storage center in Garden Ridge, TX. The property manager was concerned for the little bats wellbeing, so they gave us a call. 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 […]

A medical student in Dallas, Texas came across a bat that had found his way into the parking garage of the campus and could not find his way out. 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 […]

While walking along a trail in St Cloud, MN a hiker noticed a bat lying on the ground near a tree. Not knowing what to do, the finder moved the bat closer to the tree and covered it with leaves. While walking the same trail the following day, the hiker noticed the bat was now […]

A vacationer who was staying at a local hotel in Mineral Wells, TX noticed a bat hanging low on the wall of the 6th floor hallway. They immediately alerted staff, who thankfully knew to give us a call. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and sent a transport volunteer right away. […]

A bat was found trapped in a bin inside the office of a car wash in Mineral Wells, TX. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and sent a transport volunteer right away. The bat was brought to us where he will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.

A bat was found grounded and injured in Orlando, FL. 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.  

A bat was seen clinging above the door of the sheriff's department in Granbury, TX. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a Bat World Sanctuary 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 […]

A big freetail was found roosting on the outside of a school in Dallas, TX. Audrey as she was soon named, was collected by a local rescue and transferred to us, where she will be evaluated and have a warm, safe place to stay during the winter.

A bat was found hanging on concrete on the side of a house in the cold in Greenwood, NY. 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 […]

A bat was found hiding underneath a cat little box in a bathroom in Montpelier, IN. 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.

An undersized evening bat was found on the ground in San Antonio, Texas. Due to poor advice given by another rehabilitation organization, the bat was placed on a tree and left overnight in hopes that it would fly away. Thankfully, the bat wasn't taken by a predator overnight, and the finder decided to give us […]

A dehydrated Mexican Free-tail was found grounded inside of a hotel in Mineral Wells, Texas. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and sent a transport volunteer right away. The bat was brought to us where he will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.

An Eastern red bat was found roosting on a homeowners front porch in Oil City, Pennsylvania. Wanting to ensure the bat was healthy, the homeowner gave us a call. Since temperatures were dropping quickly, we provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat […]