In addition to the 700 permanent residents cared for daily at Bat World Sanctuary, the following bats were rescued and released back to the wild (or were provided permanent sanctuary with us if they were not releasable). Also logged are the rescues we directly assisted with nationally and internationally. Click on the entry to see any photos or videos that are available.
A lady was walking out of her house and found a bat hanging high on her door in McKinney, TX. The bat then dropped from the door to the ground and was laying there grounded and unable to fly. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located several Bat World Sanctuary […]
A young man in San Antonio, TX found a bat hanging from a step on a staircase. The bat appeared to be healthy but dehydrated and was having trouble taking flight. 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 […]
A lady in Boone, NC found a little bat on the ground that could not fly. The bat appeared to be injured and dehydrated. She was concerned and called us to help assist her with the situation of the bat. We guided how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the […]
An elderly lady in Portland, OR, found a bat on the ground in her lawn while attending to her garden. The bat seemed healthy but had a few scratches. 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 […]
After discovering 4 bats trapped in a large bucket outside their home, a caller from Laurel Park, NC tipped the bucket over so the bats could escape. 3 bats flew away immediately, but one bat lay helplessly on the ground. It was now beginning the rain, and the poor little bat was getting soaked. We […]
An evening bat was found inside an umbrella several days in a row at a residence in Weatherford, TX. Each time the finders removed him from the umbrella and let him fly away, he always came right back to the umbrella. The last time they attempted to release him, he flopped to the ground and […]
A concerned lady in Clinchport, VA, found a bat on the ground that was having difficulty flying away. 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 lady in Lake Wales, FL found a little bat crawling on the pavement under her car and seemed dehydrated, she reached out to us with concern for the little bat. 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 woman in Lady Lake, Florida found a bat under her umbrella stand as she was moving the stand she accidentally injured the bat with the bottom of it and the bat sustained critical injuries and lacerations. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s […]
A bat in Pittsburg, PA was found attached to a sticky trap and was severely dehydrated. We walked the finder through the process of removing the bat off of the sticky trap and the finder was successful. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. […]
A bat was found grounding a lady's backyard in Blamat, NY. The bat had a wing injury and needed help right away. 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 […]
A little bat in Gainesville, TX had chosen a window in an apartment complex to roost and had not moved from this spot in a few days. A resident of the complex became worried about the bat's wellbeing and wanted to make sure he would be able to find his way outdoors again. We provided […]
A bat in Riverdale, NJ had fallen from a roost and was in critical condition. 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 homeowner in League City, TX called after their gardener had discovered a bat huddled in a pile of leaves on the ground. The gardener had been trimming the bushes and trees on the property and was unsure if the bat had been injured previously or had gotten hurt by the gardening equipment, but it […]
While leaving a family member's home, a woman in Toledo, OH noticed a strange-looking animal lying helplessly on the driveway. She immediately went to the animal's aid, and after discovering it was an injured bat, gave us a call. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in […]
A homeowner called from Twin Falls, ID after their mother's dog alerted to something in the yard. It was a little brown bat, desperately hopping along the grass, trying to take flight. Thankfully the bat was uninjured and likely just chased from a tree by a blue jay or crow. We provided guidance on how […]
A local resident in Carrolton, TX had quite the surprise when a bat suddenly dropped onto the patio where they were spending the afternoon. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located several Bat World Sanctuary trained rescuers in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to Bat World MidCities where […]
A bat was found in a homeowner's house in Henderson, NV. The bat seemed overall healthy but was having trouble taking flight. 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 […]
A bat in Cleveland, Tennessee was found in a swimming pool unable to get out. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat as well as contact information for a trained rescuer in her area. We also gave information on Frog Logs, which can prevent small animals from drowning. The bat was transferred […]
A lady in Hagerstown, MD found a bat on her front porch under a flower vase. The bat was relatively healthy but was having trouble taking flight, so 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 […]
A lady in San Antonio, TX, called concerned about a bat that was found outside of her job, unable to fly, and seems dehydrated. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located several Bat World Sanctuary trained rescuers in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to Bat World MidCities where […]
A homeowner in Lincoln, NE discovered a small bat clinging to a window screen in her home. The bat seemed to be stuck between the screen and the window, so the finder used gloves to gently remove the little bat, who appeared very weak and dehydrated. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the […]
A resident in FT Worth, TX saw an object fall out of a tree in their yard. Assuming it was just a large leaf, the homeowner went to pick it up and very quickly realized it was a bat. Thankfully the finder was there to see the bat fall and was able to take action […]
Some party-goers in Oldsmar, FL had a surprise guest at their celebration when a bat suddenly dropped down from the ceiling of the venue. 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 […]
While outside doing yard cleanup with her family, a mother in Lakeland, FL was shocked to hear that her daughter had discovered some bats on the ground. She had mistaken the bats for dead moss, and as she went to pick it up one of the bats flew away, leaving behind the second bat, which […]
A dog roaming his yard in El Dorado, KS alerted to something strange lying on the ground. The dog's owner came to see what the dog was barking at and discovered a tiny baby bat lying on the ground under a tree. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a […]
A passerby in Cypress, TX luckily came across a tiny baby bat lying alone on the ground. 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.
A lady was concerned when she woke up and found a bat on the ground on her front porch. 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 […]
A lady in Houston, TX, found an evening bat on the ground outside of her front door. 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 lady in Beaumont, TX bat pup fell out of a tree in her backyard. She was super concerned and wanted to get this little guy some help. 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 […]
A woman in Orange, TX, found an evening bat pup in her backyard and was concerned for the well-being of the pup because she could not find mom anywhere around. 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 […]
An elderly man in El Dorado, KS, called about a baby bat that had fallen on the ground and he was concerned for the safety of the pup. 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 […]
A man in Augusta, GA, found a baby bat on his front porch. He was concerned for the safety of the baby and called us to help assist him in the situation. 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 […]
A caller from Dallas, TX discovered an Eastern red bat lying out in the open parking of his apartment complex lot early in the morning. Not wanting to leave the bat defenseless and helpless, the finder quickly gave us a call. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located several Bat […]
A lady from Terre Haute, IN, found a bat flying around her house. She was concerned for her safety as well as the bat's safety. 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 […]
A homeowner in San Antonio, TX gave us a call late last night after finding a small bat pup lying on the steps of his garage. The finder followed the instructions in our voicemail and safely contained the baby in a secure box using gloves. We called the pup's hero back right away and located […]
A homeowner in Rockwell, NC, found a baby bat that had fallen out of his bat house. 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. […]
A lady in Greentale, Massachusetts found a baby bat on her front porch. She was concerned about the pups well being and safety and wanted to make sure she got the bat to a rescuer as soon as possible. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in […]
A lady in Spring, TX , found a bat in her fireplace. The bat had crawled in the ignition area of the fireplace. We advised to keep a look out for the bat and not to use her fireplace until the bat has been found. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat […]
A man in New Hampshire called about a bat that he had found on the ground. 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 lady in Lufkin, TX found a momma bat with her baby bat tucked under her wing on her front porch grounded. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the mom and baby bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The mom and baby were transferred to a rescuer where he/she […]
A woman in Warrenton, MO found 2 pups underneath her deck. She has a colony roosting underneath her deck. She used a glove to gather them up and called us. The hot temperatures likely caused the roost to overheat. We advised hanging the screen the length of the roost and creating a pup catcher, as […]
A lady in Blythewood, SC, found a pup on her deck. Mom was nowhere to be found, so 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 […]
A lady in Cates, IN found a bat on the ground late at night the bat was not taking flight and she was concerned for the well-being and safety of the bat. 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 […]
A lady in Simpsonville, SC found a baby bat on her front porch. The baby bat is orphaned and needed to have assistance right away. 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 […]
A woman who lives in Live Oak, TX found an injured bat on the front stoop of her house. She was so concerned for the bat and wanted to make sure that it got the proper care it needed. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in […]
An individual in Canton, OH, found an bat grounded. 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 bat is likely okay. If […]
An employee in Dallas, TX, found a bat by the back door of their office. The bat seemed to be dehydrated and weak and was unable to fly off on its own. 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 bat was found by a woman in Albany, NY at a park. The bat was apparently grounded and could not fly but when she had called us to get the bat some help, the bat took off into flight right in front of her. Thankfully the bat was uninjured and likely just chased from […]
A lady in Peachtree City, GA, found an orphaned pup on the floor of her deck. The pup appeared to be emaciated and dehydrated, and mom was not anywhere in sight. 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 pup in Toccoa, GA, was found on the side of a homeowner's house. The pup appeared to be orphaned and starving. 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 […]
A woman in Ringgold, GA, called about a pup she had found in her house. The pup appeared to be orphaned and needed to get to a rehabilitation center right away. 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 woman in Hamden, CT discovered a brown bat lying on the floor of her home. 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.
Homeowner's in Monroe, LA, found a baby bat on the ground on their front porch. The pup appeared to be orphaned and starving. 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 […]
A lady in Greenbay,WI, found a healthy red bat that needed some help put back into a tree. 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 as well as instructions on how to put […]
A man found a bat in Dallas, TX, while he was walking on the sidewalk. The bat was injured likely from the recent storm they had. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located several Bat World Sanctuary trained rescuers in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to Bat World […]
A lady in Spotsylvania, VA, was tending to her garden when she realized that a baby bat had fallen from her bat house. Unfortunately, the pup was orphaned. 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 […]
A baby bat was found on the ground in the backyard of a homeowners house in Port Orange, FL, and the finder was very concerned for the well-being of the baby bat because it was emaciated and dehydrated. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the […]
An orphaned pup was found on it's back in a gentleman's background in Monroe, LA. The pup appeared to be dehydrated and emaciated and needed to get to a rescuer ASAP. 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 tiny evening bat pup was found abandoned on a patio in Lufkin, TX. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the baby, We rescued the pup and will hand-raise him with other orphans until he/she is old enough to survive in the wild.
A baby bat was found by a homeowner in San Antonio, TX lying helplessly on their porch. They knew immediately that this little bat needed help right away, so they quickly 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 […]
A homeowner in Kings Mountain, NC thankfully found a very emaciated and dehydrated bat pup before it was too late. The little one was in critical condition and appeared to be without mom for a long time. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the pup and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s […]
We received a call from a local dental clinic in Mineral Wells, TX about a bat that had been seen crawling up the outside wall to the building. The little bat was now far to high for anyone to reach and safely contain. Staff arrived at the clinic quickly with a ladder and were able […]
An employee discovered a tiny bat outside of her office in Alamonte Springs, FL. It was a beautiful, juvenile silver haired bat that had most likely gotten itself lost. 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 […]
A baby bat was discovered in Newport, KY and upon closer inspection, the finder noticed the poor pup's wing was torn. 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 […]
A skinny baby bat was found grounded on the porch of a home in San Antonio, TX. The home owners used gloves and safely contained the pup before giving us a call. We 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 […]
A baby bat was found on the steps of an apartment in Fort Worth, TX. 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.
A homeowner in Whitestown, IN found a baby bat in her yard with no mother in sight. 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.
A tenant at an apartment complex in San Antonio, TX found a bat on the sidewalk. 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 homeowner in Busch, AR found a bat clinging to the post under his bat house. 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 baby bat was found on the ground in Winfield, KS. 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.
A bat was found in a garage parking lot in San Antonio, TX. 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.
A homeowner in Kissimmee, FL found a bat struggling to stay afloat in his swimming pool. 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. […]
An orphaned bat was spotted clinging to the stairs near Tampa, FL. 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.
A bat was found under a homeowner’s carport in Laurel Springs, NC. 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
A baby bat was found grounded in a front yard in Atlanta, GA. 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.
A lady in Tulsa, OK, found and evening bat on her front porch. The evening bat appeared to be 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 bat was transferred to a rescuer where he/she will be assessed for hopeful […]
A lady in Spring, TX, was about to open her door when she realized there was a pup jammed between the door and hinge. The pup was mildly injured on the wind. 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 […]
A baby bat was found by a concerned individual in Glenolden, PA the pup was grounded in an apartment parking lot. The pup was also, dehydrated and needed care right away. 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 woman in Roslinda, MA found a baby bat on the floor of her basement. The pup seemed to have sustained a minor injury and was severely dehydrated. 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 […]
A lady in Roanoke, VA, found 6 bats on the ground of her front porch. The lady was in shock when she saw the bats and wanted to get the bat immediate 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 […]
A concerned individual in Johnson city, TX, found a bat flying around in her bedroom, she was concerned for her safety and the wellbeing of the bat. 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 […]
A lady in Sarasota, FL, found a bat stuck in her garage door. The baby bat had been there for a few hours and the wing seemed injured and dehydrated. She was able to get the wing unstuck from the garage door and we provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located […]
A baby bat in Iowa Colony, TX, was found clinging to porch furniture that had been brought inside the house. The finder was concerned for the safety of the pup and it was very emaciated. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The […]
A man in Fayetteville, AR, found 3 baby bats outside on the ground of his workplace. The man said 1 bat had unfortunately passed but the other 2 were alive. The pups were emaciated and dehydrated. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the pups and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. […]
A man in McAllen, Texas found a baby bat outside of a fire station where he works at. The baby bat seemed healthy over all but mom was not any where to be found. The orphaned pup was active and uninjured, we provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained […]
A lady in Vista, CA, found an evening bat on the floor on her apartment balcony. The bat appeared injured and possibly had run into the outdoor ceiling fan. 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 […]
A woman in Catlett, VA, found an eastern red bat grounded on her driveway. The bat appeared to be dehydrated and severely emaciated. We provided guidance on how to contain the bat safely 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 man in Orlando, FL, found a bat on the floor in front of his apartment door. The bat appeared to be severely dehydrated. 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 […]
A woman in Saint Petersburg, FL, found a bat outside by her car in the driveway. The bat appeared to be healthy overall but seemed to be a bit dehydrated. 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 […]
A bat was found in front of a tenant's apartment door in Hudson Oaks, T X. The finder was concerned for the wellbeing of the bat because he was severely dehydrated. 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 lady in Jefferson City, MO, found a little brown bat behind her couch in the inside of the house. The bat appeared to be extremely emaciated. 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 […]
A baby bat was found on the sidewalk near Arlington, VA. 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.
A baby bat was found in a homeowners garage in New Oxford, PA. 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.
A baby bat was found in Cumming, GA. 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.
An adult evening bat was found at an apartment complex in Tampa, 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.
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