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Florida – pup found on ground
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 […]
Louisiana- baby bat found on back
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 […]
Texas – baby evening bat found on patio
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.
1 event,
Texas – pup found on porch
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 […]
6 events,
North Carolina – skinny bat pup found in attic
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 […]
Texas – bat clinging to sign at dental clinic
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 […]
Florida- juvenile silver hair bat found outside of office
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 […]
Kentucky- pup with torn wing
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 […]
Texas – baby bat grounded on porch
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 […]
9 events,
Texas – baby bat found on apartment steps
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.
Indiana – baby bat found in yard
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.
Texas – bat found at apartment
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.
Arkansas – bat found under bat house
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.
Kansas – baby bat found grounded
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.
Texas – bat found in parking lot
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.
Florida – bat found in swimming pool
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. […]
Florida – baby bat clinging to stairs
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.
6 events,
North Carolina – bat found under carport
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
Georgia – baby bat found grounded in yard
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.
Oklahoma – evening bat found on front porch
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 […]
Texas- bat bat jammed in door
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 […]
Pennsylvania – baby bat found grounded in apartment
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 […]
Massachusetts – baby bat found in basement
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 […]
8 events,
Virginia – 6 bats found on ground
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 […]
Texas- bat stuck in bedroom
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 […]
Florida- baby bat found stuck in garage door
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 […]
Texas – baby bat found on porch furniture
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 […]
Arkansas – 3 pups found outside on ground of work building
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. […]
Texas- baby bat found outside of fire station
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 […]
California- evening bat found on apartment balcony
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 […]
10 events,
Virginia – eastern red bat found on drive way
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 […]
Florida – bat found in front of apartment door
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 […]
Florida – bat found outside by driveway
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 […]
Texas – bat found by apartment front door
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 […]
Missouri – bat found inside house behind couch
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 […]
Virginia – baby bat found outside on ground
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.
Pennsylvania – baby bat found in garage
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.
Georgia – baby bat found under carport
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.
Florida – evening bat found in apartment
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.
5 events,
Texas – mother and baby red bats found grounded
A mother and baby bats were found grounded in Jacksboro, TX . The bats had likely been chased from a tree by a blue jay. We provided guidance as seen on this link on how to get the small family back into a tree. We also asked the caller to please let us know if any babies […]
Texas – Three baby red bats rescued
Three baby red bats were found on the ground in Perrin, TX. We rescued the bats and will hand-raise them until they are old enough to be released back to the wild.
Texas – baby bat found on the ground
A baby bat was found grounded in Denison, 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.
Texas – bat on screen door
A bat was found clinging to a screen door in Spring, 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.
Texas – bat found under tree
A bat in Arlington, TX was found grounded under a tree. 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.
2 events,
Oklahoma – injured baby bat at tire shop
An injured baby bat was found at a tire shop in Ardmore, OK. 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.
Louisiana – baby bat found in yard
A baby bat was found in a homeowners yard in Florarine, Louisiana. 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.
7 events,
Indiana – bats falling from roost
Bats were falling from a bat house in Indianapolis, IN that was apparently overheating. We provided contact info for a local rescuer as to how to safely place healthy bats back into the bat house. Lastly, we provided information on how to construct a pup catcher so babies who fall in the future will be […]
Texas – bats falling from bat house
Baby and adult bats were falling from a bat house in Grapevine, TX. The bats were overcrowded and overheating. We provided contact info for our rescue volunteers as to how to safely place healthy bats back into the bat house. Lastly, we provided information on how to construct a pup catcher so babies who fall […]
Kentucky- pup found on garage floor – sprayed with water
A homeowner found a baby bat on his garage floor in Bethel, KY and sprayed s/he with water to “make it fly 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 hand-raised and […]
Georgia – Juvenile bat found in garage
A concerned mother called after her child had alerted her to a small animal lying on the ground in their garage in Appling, GA. The woman used a towel to guide the bat out of the garage, but then realized the little bat may be in need of help. We provided guidance on how to […]
Texas – mother red bat fell out of tree after storm
A mother red bat was found lying on the ground after a storm in Commerce, TX, with her babies clinging to her. The finder was concerned about the mother being injured from the strong winds and rain. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and her babies and located a bat-trained rescuer […]
Texas – bat found on porch
A bat was found on a porch in San Antonio, TX. the homeowner quickly gave us a call, wanting to ensure the little bat got the help it needed. 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 […]
Kentucky – baby bat falls from ceiling with injured wing
A homeowner in Flatwoods, KY noticed something fall from the ceiling in her home, and was shocked when she realized it was a baby bat. The finder quickly used a towel to place the pup safely in a secure box, and as she was doing so noticed the little one had an injured wing. We […]
5 events,
Texas – mother bat drops pups after storm
A resident in Conroe, TX found 3 small bat pups scattered in the grass below a tree after a storm hit the area. She looked around and noticed the mother up high in a tree, who took off and flew away without her babies. Now that the babies were abandoned, she knew they would need […]
Florida – bat fell out of tree
A homeowner in Altamonte Springs, FL witnessed a bat fall out of a tree in their yard. They quickly went to the bats aid and used a towel to move the little one into a shaded area while they called for help. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a […]
Texas – bat found exhausted from heat
A local resident in Palmview, TX found a bat lying on the ground. It was extremely hot outside, so she quickly used gloved to place the bat in a secure box and bring the little one out of the heat. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer […]
Kentucky – baby bat found on the front porch
An individual in Middleborough, KY found a baby bat on their front porch. The pup was orphaned and was severely emaciated. 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 […]
Minnesota- adult big brown grounded near basement door – photo available
A homeowner in Henderson, MN discovered a big brown lying on the floor near their basement 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.
3 events,
Texas- 2 bats found grounded
A lady in Malakoff, TX found 2 bats grounded in her front yard. The bats seemed severely dehydrated and needed to get help quickly. We provided guidance on how to contain the bat safely and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bats were transferred to a rescuer where they will be assessed […]
Tennessee- three red bat pups found grounded – photo available
Three orphaned red bat pups were found on the ground by a local in Portland, TN. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bats and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The babies were transferred to a rescuer where they will be hand-raised and released when old enough to survive.
Louisiana – evening bat with injured wrist – photo available
An evening bat was found by a local in Greenwell Springs, LA. Upon further inspection, it was apparent that the little bat had an injured wing 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 bat was transferred to […]
7 events,
Texas – baby bat found injured
A lady in McKinney, TX found a bat pup on the ground by her bird feeder. The pup was being attacked by a blue jay and was severely injured on the wing. The pup was also dehydrated and needed help as soon as possible. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and […]
Massachusetts – evening bat in umbrella
A man in Salem, MA found an evening bat in his pool umbrella. He was getting ready to set up for a party and found an evening bat tucked inside of the folds of his favorite umbrella. Evening bats are notorious for roosting in the folds of umbrellas and feel very safe there. We convinced […]
Wisconsin – baby bat found on ground
a lady in Green Bay, WI, found a baby bat on the ground under her car. The baby bat was severely dehydrated and emaciated, most likely 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 he/she […]
Florida – baby bat in pool umbrella
A lady in Altamonte Springs, FL found a baby evening bat in her pool umbrella. The baby bat was dehydrated and 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 he/she will be hand-raised and released […]
Florida – baby bat found in a parking lot
A lady in Orlando, FL found a baby bat in the middle of a Wal-Mart parking lot. The pup had been lying on the concrete in 90 degree + temperature for over 15 minutes. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The baby […]
South Carolina -juvenile pup found on the ground
A woman in Ladson, SC, found a juvenile bat pup on the ground in her back yard. She noticed her dog was trying to play with something on the ground and she walked over to discover a bat. The bat was uninjured but was severely emaciated. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the […]
Durham, North Carolina- maternity colony in attic
A home owner in Durham, NC discovered a maternity colony in their attic. Because the colony has babies, they cannot be excluded until September or flightless babies will be trapped in the roost and die. We worked with the homeowner on how to locate any potential cracks or holes near her ceiling which the bats […]
12 events,
Wisconsin – eastern red bat with babies
A lady in Green Bay, WI found an eastern red mama bat with her babies attached on the ground under an oak tree. The eastern red bat was healthy and had likely been chased from a tree by a blue jay. We provided guidance as seen on this link on how to get the small […]
Oklahoma – evening bat found in kitchen
A couple in Ponca City, OK found an evening bat pup on the kitchen floor while cooking breakfast. The pup was orphaned and emaciated. 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 […]
Louisiana – baby bat found on driveway
An individual in Denham Springs, LA found a baby bat on her driveway. The pup was orphaned and 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 he/she will be hand-raised and released when old enough […]
Virginia – 2 baby bats found behind couch
A lady in Big Stone Gap, VA, found 2 baby bats behind the couch in her living room. She was concerned for their well-being and safety because she has 4 cats. The pups were orphaned and emaciated. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s […]
Virginia – baby bat found on apartment stairs
A man in Dumfries, VA found a baby bat on the staircase in his apartment complex. The baby bat appeared to be orphaned and inured on it's back. The pup had mostly been attacked by a cat. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s […]
Arkansas – bat pup found grounded
A lone bat pup was found Fort Smith, Arkansas lying helplessly in the grass. Fortunately for the little pup, a passerby noticed the little one in the grass and quickly and safely contained the bat in a box using gloves. We located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area where the baby was transferred where […]
Washington – bat found in street
A local in Seattle, WA discovered a bat lying in the street, cold and wet from the rain. 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 […]
Iowa – bat with broken wing
A little bat in Cedar Rapids, IA found himself injured with a severely broken wing. A local thankfully came to the bat's aid, and quickly scooped him into a plastic container and 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. […]
Ohio – baby bat found orphaned
A passerby in Akron, OH noticed something odd looking in the bushes. Upon further inspection, they were heartbroken to find a deceased bat. However, there was a little baby still clinging to it's mother struggling to survive. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bats and located several bat trained rescuers in the […]
Florida – bat hanging on concrete stairs in apartment complex
A resident of an apartment complex in Orlando, FL found a bat hanging on the bottom of the concrete stairs leading up to his flat. 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 […]
Ohio – baby bat found in grass while lawnmowing
A baby bat was very lucky to be seen in the grass by a homeowner in Sandusky, OH before he met an unfortunate end. The finder had been mowing the lawn when he noticed the tiny bat laying in the grass. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained […]
Georgia – bat found in elementary school
A teacher in Old Moon Beach, GA discovered a bat in the hall of her elementary school. The bat most likely entered the building and found 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 where […]
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California – bat grounded on homeowners deck
A home owner in Escondido, CA discovered a little bat grounded on the deck of the 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.
Ohio – bat pups found grounded
A local resident located in Toledo, OH came across 2 bat pups that had been grounded. It was apparent that the pups were orphaned, and were thin and dehydrated. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bats and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The babies were transferred to a rescuer […]
Wisconsin – bat found grounded
A little bat was found grounded in Madison, WI. 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.
4 events,
New Mexico – baby bat found under the roost
A lady in Albuquerque, New Mexico found a baby bat under the roosting area on her house siding. The baby bat was emaciated and needed to get to a rehabber as soon as possible, we had given instructions on putting a pup catcher up under the roost to try and prevent future problems. We provided […]
Kansas – baby bat found on front porch
A woman in Mildred, KS, found a baby bat on her front porch, the baby bat was orphaned and emaciated. We guided 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 hopeful release back to the […]
Pennsylvania – bat found on kitchen floor
A couple in Pittsburgh, PA, found an evening bat under their porch awning. The bat was injured at the elbow and could not take 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 […]
7 events,
Texas – Eastern red bat with babies found grounded
A lady in Jacksboro, TX, was walking out to her car for work and found an Eastern red bat with her babies attached. The red bat was perfectly healthy and had to be put back into the tree. The bats had likely been chased from a tree by a blue jay. We provided guidance as […]
Texas – eastern red bat with pup grounded
A lady in Nederland, TX, found an eastern red bat with her babies still attached to her on the ground under an oak tree in her yard. The bats had likely been chased from a tree by a blue jay. We provided guidance as seen on this link on how to get the small family back into […]
Iowa – bat pup found grounded on sidewalk
A lady in What Cheer, IA, found a bat pup on the sidewalk during her morning walk. She was concerned because it looked very skinny and wrinkly. The bat pup was orphaned, emaciated, and dehydrated. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The […]
New York – 6 baby bats found at construction
Six baby bats were swept up at a construction site in Newburgh, NY. The finder realized there were baby bats in the debris so placed them into a box and called us. We located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The babies were transferred to a rescuer where they will be hand-raised and released […]
Pennsylvania – orphaned pup found with deceased moth
A homeowner in Newcastle, PA found a deceased mother bat in her hard, with a sole pup still clinging to life. 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 […]
Louisiana- baby bat found in driveway
An injured bat pup was found in a driveway in New Orleans, LA. It looked as if the little pup had been pecked at by a bird. 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 […]
5 events,
Texas – baby bat found in apartment complex
A resident at a local apartment complex in San Antonio, TX found a baby bat in the hall as she was leaving for work in the morning. 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 […]
Oklahoma – red bat pup fell from tree
While a family was spending time outside their home in Red Oak, OK they witnessed a small bat pup fall from a tree. 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 […]
Florida – baby bats found on sidewalk
2 bat pups were found by a tourist in Orlando, FL dehydrated and sunburnt. 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.
Arkansas – juvenile bat fell into pool
A juvenile bat found himself very lucky that the owner of the pool he had fallen into saw him and came to his aid. The homeowner in Waldron, AR quickly used a net to scoop the exhausted bat out and used gloves and a towel to dry him off. We provided guidance on how to […]
Texas – red bat found grounded
A juvenile red bat was discovered lying on a lawn in Weatherford, TX. With no mother in site, the little one may have been dropped while his mother was being chased out of a nearby tree. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. […]
7 events,
Olney Texas – Eastern red mother with pups found on ground
After finding a red bat grounded with all her pups clinging to her, the finder called animal control, not knowing what to do. Thankfully, the animal control officer was able to contain the family of bats and gave us a call when she arrived back at her office in Olney, TX. The bats had likely […]
Pennsylvania – bat pup found in road
A baby bat was found alone lying on a road in Verona, PA. The finder quickly used a towel to scoop the pup up and get him out of harm's way. 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 […]
Missouri- little brown pup found at door
A lady in Lees- Summit, MO, found a baby little brown at her front doorstep. The baby was dehydrated and 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 he/she will be hand-raised and released when […]
Texas – pup found grounded
A Mexican free-tail pup was found grounded and orphaned outside of a residents house in Glen Rose, TX. The finder was concerned and wanted to help the bat 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 […]
Texas – bat found under bird feeder
A lady in Houston, TX, found a Mexican free-tail bat, under her bird feeder. The bat seemed dehydrated and very emaciated. The bat also had injuries on the wing, most likely due to a bird trying to attack it. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in […]
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Wisconsin – 2 baby bats found in kitchen
A lady in Green Bay, WI found 2 baby bats in her kitchen. The baby bats were orphaned, starving, and cold. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bats and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The babies were transferred to a rescuer where they will be hand-raised and released when […]
Texas – bat found on floor
A lady in Belton, TX, found a bat on the ground of her concrete driveway in the laying in the hot sun. The bat was very dehydrated and the finder seemed to be very concerned for the well-being of the bat. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained […]
Mississippi – bat found in bathroom
A woman on Diamond Head, MS, found a bat in her bathroom with no way to get out. The bat was found in the bathtub wet and cold. 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 […]
Kentucky – pup fell from chimney (roosting area)
A man in Kenton Vale, KY, found an orphaned pup that had fallen from its roost above the chimney. The pup had been laying on the ground for a while and was very emaciated. We provided information on how to construct a pup catcher so babies who fall in the future will be able […]
New Jersey – brown bat fell from tree
A lady in Edgewater Park, NJ, found a little brown bat that had fallen from an oak tree multiple times. The bat was grounded and could not take 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 […]
Texas – bat found on hot driveway
A woman in Murphy, TX, found a bat on her driveway. The driveway was extremely hot and the bat was dehydrated and burning his skin. 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 […]
Texas – hoary bat mom and pup clinging to tree
A man in Commerce, Texas found a hoary bat mom and pup clinging to a tree trunk down low. They looked fairly healthy and the bats had likely been chased out of their original spot by a blue jay. We provided guidance as seen on this link on how to get the small family up […]
Texas – Eastern red juvenile clinging to screen door
A man in Azel, TX, found an Eastern red juvenile bat clinging to his screen door. The bat looked healthy and was most likely learning how to fly, we asked the finder to leave him in that spot, monitor the area and check to see if the bat had left the area after nightfall. We […]
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Texas – 2 bats grounded under tree
A man in Dallas, TX, found a mom and baby bat grounded under a tree in his backyard. The bat were healthy and had likely been chased from a tree by a blue jay. We provided guidance as seen on this link on how to get the small family back into a tree. We also asked the […]
Texas – baby bat found on ground
A lady in Spring, TX, found a baby bat on the ground on the hot concrete. The baby bat looked emaciated and 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 he/she will be hand-raised and […]
Georgia – baby bat found grounded
A lady in Atlanta, GA, found a baby bat on the ground outside by her garage door. The baby bat was orphaned and emaciated. 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 […]
Texas – Eastern red pup found clinging to dead mother
A man in Leonard, TX, found an Eastern red bat mom and baby clinging together, the mom was dead and the baby was 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 he/she will be hand-raised […]
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Florida – bat found in pool
A bat was found in the pool of an Orlando, FL homeowner. The bat was aspirating and needed to get to a rehabber immediately. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and contact information for a trained rescuer in her area. We also gave information on Frog Logs, which can prevent small […]
Kansas – found pup grounded
A man in Johnson County, KS, found an orphaned evening bat on the ground by his shed. The pup was generally healthy but no mom was found. We guided on how to contain the bat safely and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The baby was transferred to a rescuer where he/she will […]
Connecticut – baby bats found grounded
A lady in Southbury, CT, found two baby bats that fell from the rafter of their barn. The baby bats were orphaned and needed 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 he/she will be […]
New York – baby bat found grounded
A baby bat in Dutchess County, NY, was found by a lady who was watering her garden. The baby bat had been orphaned and was extremely emaciated. 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 […]
Florida – baby bat found grounded
A baby bat in Orlando, FL, was found on the ground underneath her bat house. We provided contact info for a local rescuer as to how to safely place healthy bats back into the bat house. Lastly, we provided information on how to construct a pup catcher so babies who fall in the future will […]
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Texas – 3 baby bats in tree
A man in Burleson, TX, was outside mowing his lawn when he came across 3 baby bats in a tree. The baby bats were healthy overall but were considered orphaned. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bats and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The babies were transferred to a […]
Wisconsin – juvenile bat found grounded
A lady in Green Bay, WI, found a juvenile bat on the ground outside while walking her dog. The dog noticed the bat and the owner quickly got the dog away from the bat. The bat was severely dehydrated and could not fly, most likely orphaned. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the […]
Ohio – 2 baby bats found under tree
A man in Rupert, OH, found 2 orphaned baby bats under a tree in his backyard. The baby bats were very dehydrated and emaciated. We guided how to safely contain the bats and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The babies were transferred to a rescuer where they will be hand-raised and released […]
Louisiana – Eastern red bat found in swimming pool
A lady in Mossville, LA, found an Eastern red bat in her swimming pool. The eastern red was healthy and had likely been chased from a tree by a blue jay. We provided guidance as seen on this link on how to get the small family back into a tree. We also asked the caller to please […]
Missouri – baby bat found grounded
A homeowner in St. Louis, MO, found a baby bat in his backyard. They used gloves to contain the bat and called us. 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 when old enough to survive.
Missouri – injured bat pup found on sidewalk
A juvenile big brown bat was found grounded on a sidewalk in Festus, Missouri. He was reported as having an injured leg and was crawling along when spotted. 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 […]
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Texas – young bat found grounded
A juvenile Eastern red bat was found grounded in a homeowner's front yard in Mineral Wells, Texas. She scooped the little one up just in the nick of time, as neighborhood cats were heading towards the little guy. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and sent a transport volunteer right away. […]
Missouri – young red pup on porch
A juvenile Eastern red bat pup was found grounded on a homeowner's front porch in Springfield, Missouri. 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.
North Carolina – baby bat fell out of tree
An orphaned pup had fallen from a tree in Charlotte, NC. Luckily for the little bat, someone had witnessed the fall and immediately came to 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 he/she will […]
Texas – baby bat found in driveway
A homeowner in Silver Springs, TX found a lone abandoned pup lying in the driveway. 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.
Tennessee – baby bat found on porch
A homeowner in Nashville, TN was outside on their front porch when they noticed what appeared to be a little frog huddled in the corner. when they went to help the frog, they quickly realized it was a bat pup. The little bat was thin and terrified, so the finder quickly gave us a call. […]
Texas – 4 red bat pups found in garage
4 red bat pups were found clinging to a shovel in a garage out in Rice, TX. The finder had recalled that a few days prior, a larger bat had been in the garage but flew out on its own. They realized that the pups must have been hers, and unfortunately, she would not be […]
Georgia – bat pup found on porch
A bat pup was found on a porch in St Marys, GA and not knowing what to do, the finder first used a towel to attempt putting the bat on a nearby tree. The pup immediately fell from the tree, and the finder realized it was going to need further help. We provided guidance on […]
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Texas – injured bat hanging on brick wall
A caller from Beaumont, TX was very concerned about a bat clinging to the brick wall on their back patio. The poor bat was injured and the finder could see blood. 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 […]
MidCities – 2 red bat pups found abandoned
A finder near Tennessee Colony, TX discovered a pair of orphaned red bat pups lying alone in the grass. They could visibly see that the little bats had been without mom for some time, as they appeared very thin and dehydrated. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a Bat […]
Ohio – orphaned pup found in backyard
A baby bat was found abandoned in a backyard near Cleveland, OH. 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.
Texas – red bat pups found grounded
A litter of Eastern red bat pups were found grounded in Highland Village, TX. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bats and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The babies were transferred to a rescuer where they will be hand-raised and released when old enough to survive.
Oregon – baby bat found between buildings
A lone bat pup was found on the ground by a pedestrian between some buildings in Newport, OR. 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 […]
South Carolina – bat found outside house
A homeowner in North Charleston, SC had gone down into the basement and saw a small dark object on the floor. Upon further inspection, she realized it was a bat and was worried the little one may have been trapped in the basement for some time. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the […]
Oregon – bat pup fallen from roost
While out doing some yard work, a homeowner in Florence, OR found a brown bat pup lying in the grass. The pup was in good condition, but with multiple nearby bat roosts, it was impossible to know which one the little bat came from. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and […]
Tennessee – baby bat escapes parking lot cats
A couple had stopped at a local gas station in Johnson City, TN on their way home and saw a group of cats crowding around a small object. Suddenly, the object started to move, and it was obvious that it was a small animal in distress. The couple quickly ran to the animal's aid and […]
Texas – Eastern red family fell from tree
While preparing to mow the lawn early in the morning, a resident in Dewyville, TX witnessed something fall from the tree in his yard. There were several birds nearby, so the man assumed it was a baby bird fallen from the nest. When he went to have a look, he was shocked to see an […]
MidCities – bat found on lawn
A resident in Garland, TX found a bat grounded on her lawn, and with many stray cats and dogs in her area, quickly used a towel to secure the bat in a shoe box. We located several Bat World Sanctuary trained rescuers in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to Bat World MidCities where […]
MidCities – bat found on back porch
A baby bat was found on the back porch of a home in Dallas, TX. 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 he will be assessed for hopeful release back to […]
Wisconsin – brown bat with injured wing
A resident in Green Bay, WI found a grounded brown bat near her home with a sever wound on its wing. She could only assume the little bat had been attacked by a stray cat. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The […]
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Virginia – two baby bats found in barn
Two baby bats were found alone in a barn in Glenco, VA. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bats and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The babies was transferred to a rescuer where they will be hand-raised and released when old enough to survive.
Georgia – baby bat found grounded
A baby bat was found grounded near a home 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 baby was transferred to a rescuer where he/she will be hand-raised and released when old enough to survive.
Indiana – bat on side of building
A business owner in Fort Wayne, ID noticed a small bat roosting on the side of their building while taking out the trash. They had seen the bat there the day prior but didn't get close enough to realize it was, in fact, a bat at the time. Because it had not moved from its […]
Texas – baby bat swept outside
A business owner in Mineral Wells, TX was startled when a small bat suddenly ran across the floor of their shop. In their state of panic, they quickly grabbed a broom and swept the poor little bat out the door onto the sidewalk. When closing the shop later that evening, they noticed the pup was […]
Tennessee – brown bat pup found on porch
A homeowner found a little brown bat pup grounded on her porch in Nashville, TN. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the pup and located a volunteer transporter to make the trip from Nashville to Knoxville, TN. The pup will be hand-raised and released when old enough to survive in the wild.
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Arkansas – bat flew into window
A homeowner in Mountain Home, AR was startled when something suddenly crashed into her window on the side of her home early in the morning. She quickly ran outside to see what it was, and it was a small bat who seemed stunned. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located […]
Oklahoma- Eastern red bat found in tree
A caller in Elk City, OK found an Eastern red bat roosting in a tree in their yard. 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 Eastern reds are foliage roosting bats, and roosting in trees is typical […]
North Carolina – baby bat found in game room
A baby bat was found in a game room in Fayetteville, 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.
Texas – Eastern red mom and pups on ground
A man in Plano, TX found an Eastern red mom and her pups on the ground in perfect health. The bats had likely been chased from a tree by a blue jay. We provided guidance as seen on this link on how to get the small family back into a tree. We also asked the caller to […]
Missouri – baby bat found on ground
A lady in Kansas city, MO, found a baby bat on the ground who is most likely to be orphaned. The pup was 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 baby was transferred to a rescuer where he/she will […]
Texas – Eastern red bat found grounded
A lady in Bermond, TX found an Eastern red bat who was perfectly healthy on the ground, under her tree in the backyard. The bat had likely been chased from a tree by a blue jay. We provided guidance as seen on this link on how to get the small family back into a tree. We […]
Indiana – baby bat found on ground
A lady in Darlington, IN, found a baby bat on the ground outside of her front porch. The baby bat was emaciated and 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 he/she will be […]
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Texas – Eastern red bat and pups found grounded
A homeowner in Dallas, TX found a mama and three baby bats lying on the ground. The mom wasn't moving, so the individual went to the Bat World Sanctuary website and followed the instructions on how to put mama on a stick and put the bat up in the tree, but then mom took off […]
New Jersey – baby bat found with deceased roost mates
A man in Atlanta Canyons, NJ , found a baby bat on the ground in a pile of 4 deceased bats. 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 […]
Texas – three baby bats found on a bush
A man in Whitehouse, TX, found three baby bats on a bush, most likely orphaned. They were dehydrated and emaciated. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bats and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The babies were transferred to a rescuer where they will be hand-raised and released when old […]
Kansas – 2 baby bats found on ground
A homeowner in Overland Park, KS, found 2 baby bats found on ground outside on his front porch. The baby bats were orphaned and very dehydrated. One of the baby bats had scratches on him from either a cat attack or a fall. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bats and located […]
Texas – bat found outside in yard
A man in Conroe, TX found a bat outside in his front yard, he let the bat stay overnight and monitored him. In the morning he came back out and the bat had not moved from the location he was found, he them called Bat World Sanctuary for some help. The bat had an injured […]
Wisconsin – bat found in upstairs room
A homeowner in Green bay, WI, found a bat in her upstairs guest room, the bat was uninjured and likely trapped but 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 rescuer where he/she will be […]
Texas – Eastern red mamma and pups found on ground
A bystander in Bowie, TX found a healthy Eastern red bat mother and her pups grounded. The bats had likely been chased from a tree by a blue jay. We provided guidance as seen on this link on how to get the small family back into a tree. We also asked the caller to please let us […]
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Ohio – injured bat with baby clinging to tire
A resident in Worthington, OH discovered an injured bat and her pup clinging to a spare tire in their yard. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and her baby and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bats were transferred to a rescuer where they will be assessed for […]
Virginia – bat found grounded
A resident in Richmond, VA found a bat grounded near 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.
Florida – bat found in mulch
A bat in Sarasota, FL was found in the mulch outside of a homeowners yard. The bat was very dehydrated and needed to get to rescue as soon as possible. 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 […]
Georgia – baby bat found outside of apartment
A lady in Atlanta, GA found a baby bat outside of her apartment on the stair case. The bat was orphaned and severely emaciated. 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 […]
New York – bat found stuck in mousetrap
A man in Rochester, NY found a bat stuck to his mousetrap out that he had set out. The bat got caught in a mousetrap and its back legs are injured. We provided guidance on how to safely remove the bat, We also located a Bat World Sanctuary trained rescuer in the finder's area. The […]
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Wyoming – newborn bat found in a duct
A lady in Jackson, WY, found a newborn bat in her son's duct in his 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.
Maryland- baby brown bat found grounded
A lady in Annapolis, MD, found a little brown bat under her oak tree. The baby was dehydrated, orphaned, and emaciated. 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 […]
Missouri- bat found in hotel parking lot
A lady was staying at a hotel overnight during her travel across the state in St. Louis County, MO, she had found a bat in the parking lot at the hotel she was staying at. The bat was extremely dehydrated and emaciated. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a […]
Texas – evening bat found grounded
A lady in Weatherford, TX found an evening bat on her porch unable to fly. The bat was grounded, and dehydrated, but overall seemed fairly healthy. This was local to the sanctuary so we swiftly went out to the bats location and contained him, giving him fluids on site. We rescued the bat who is […]
New Jersey – Injured bat found grounded
A resident in Chatham, NJ found an injured bat lying in the road. They feared the little bat may have been struck by a car, and quickly used gloves to contain the bat in a secure box. We located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where he/she […]
MidCities – bat found grounded
A little bat was found grounded near the outskirts of Ft Worth, TX. 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 he will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.
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Texas – baby bat found grounded
A local in Humboldt, TX found a grounded bat pup. 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.
Ohio – bat found in stairwell
A bat was found in a stairwell in Dayton, OH covered in dust and mites. The little bat was dehydrated and weak, 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 bat was transferred to a rescuer where he/she […]
Arkansas – Eastern red mom and babies found on ground
A lady in Lavaca, Arkansas, found an Eastern red bat mom with her babies attached on the ground, in her yard, under a tree. The mom and babies were healthy and could be released. The bats had likely been chased from a tree by a blue jay. We provided guidance as seen on this link on how […]
Tennessee – Eastern red baby pup found grounded
A lady in Chattanooga, TN, found and Eastern red bat pup orphaned and on the ground of her front yard. 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 […]
New Jersey – bat found in pool
A homeowner in Mammoth County, NJ, found a bat in her pool skimmer, the bat had likely been there over night. The bat was exhausted and dehydrated. 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 […]
Florida – bat attacked by cat
A bat in Longwood, FL was attacked by a cat. The finder was very worried as the bat looked to have been injured. 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 […]
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Texas – Eastern red juvenile found in barn
A lady in Midlothian, TX, found an Eastern red juvenile bat in her horse barn. The bat was dehydrated and had a broken wing. 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 […]
Oregon – bat stuck to fly trap
A bat in Portland, OR, was stuck to a fly trap in a homeowners front porch. She mistakenly thought the paper was no longer sticky and was shocked to see a bat trapped on the paper. She used gloves and managed to remove the bat by herself using olive oil and a cotton swab. We […]
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California – bat found in backyard
A lady in Temecula, CA found a bat in her backyard. The bat had been there through the night and the finder thought it would fly away, the bat was still there in the morning and she realized that something might be wrong. The bat did have a wing injury and needed to get care […]
Indiana – bat found on sidewalk
A couple in Crawfordsville, IN found a bat on the sidewalk while talking their daily afternoon walk. The bat was severely dehydrated and was grounded due to heat exhaustion. 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 […]
Texas – bat found on restaurant patio
A lady in Houston, TX called about a bat they had found on the patio of the restaurant they were eating at. The lady gave us a call and we were able to get in touch with a manager to get the little bat some help. The bat seemed dehydrated and could not fly likely […]
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Indiana – bat on front porch
A resident in Valparaiso, IN came outside in the morning and discovered a bat laying on their 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 […]
Texas – bat on window screen
A woman in Plano, TX was concerned about a little bat that had been clinging to the window screen of her home since the evening prior. 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 […]
Oklahoma – Bat clinging to pool floatie
While cleaning out her pool, a caller from Hobart, OK found a little bat clinging to the side of a pool floatie. She immediately used a towel to get the bat off the float and out of the water. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat as well as contact information for […]
Indiana – bat outside warehouse
An employee of a shipping warehouse in New Whiteland, IN found a bat roosting on the side of the building. Not only was the bat in the hot sun, but his wing appeared to be injured. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. […]
Kentucky – brown bat found on side of house
A family in Union, KY found a thin and dehydrated brown bat roosting on the side of their house while out swimming. 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 […]
Texas – bat saved from pool
A lifeguard at a pool house in Houston, TX was cleaning the pool before closing when she noticed something floating in the water. She used a net to scoop what was a poor little bat out of the water. Thankfully the bat was still alive but needed care right away. We provided guidance on how […]
Texas – red bat stuck on apartment balcony
An Eastern red bat pup had been found on a second-story balcony of an apartment complex in Weatherford, TX. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and sent a transport volunteer right away. We rescued the pup and will hand raise him with other orphans until he is old enough to survive […]
Texas – eastern red in apartment complex
A resident in Denton, TX found an Eastern red bat pup clinging to the outside of his apartment 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 […]
Missouri – bat hanging from light pole in parking lot
While out shopping in St. Louis, MO a couple noticed a small bat clinging to the side of a light pole out in the open parking lot. It was broad daylight and the little bat looked terrified, so the couple quickly ran into a shop to grab a cloth and a secure box to contain […]
Texas – evening bat hanging on pool ladder
While preparing to go for a swim in her pool, a woman in Wolf City, TX saw a little evening bat clinging to the ladder to the 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 […]
Missouri – red bat in backyard
While sitting in her backyard with family, a woman in Kansas City, MO kept hearing a strange hissing sound coming from the bushes nearby. Fearing it may be a snake, the woman went to check what the sound was but discovered an Eastern red bat pup lying alone on the ground. We provided guidance on […]
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California – bat found grounded
A bat was found grounded in Oak Glen, CA. 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.
Maryland – bat in pool
A bat was found in a family pool in Baltimore, MD. Thankfully for the distressed bat, the family saw him struggling in the water and used a net to retrieve him from the water. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat as well as contact information for a Bat World Sanctuary trained […]