Rehabilitated & Released

A home owner in Tampa, FL came home in the evening and discovered a bat had gotten trapped inside of their screened in porch. The finder was concerned about how long the little bat had been trapped, so decided it was best to have him looked at by a rehabber to make sure he was […]

A passerby in Golden Valley, AZ noticed a small bat lying helplessly on the side walk. The little one was a canyon bat and looked thin and 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 […]

A passerby in Austin, TX found a small bat lying near the side of the road. 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 caller from Lodi, CA discovered a brown bat grounded in their back yard. They were concerned about leaving the little bat out during the day, so they quickly gave us a call for help. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The […]

An office worker from Ft Worth, TX was on their way home in the busy downtown area when they came across a grounded bat on the sidewalk. They quickly got a towel and a box to secure the bat into, knowing the downtown area was not a safe place to leave him. We located a […]

A resident in San Antonio, TX found a bat grounded near their home. The poor bat was desperately trying to take off from the ground and fly, but could only manage to flap a short distance before landing again. They feared that the bat was injured so they gave us a call. We provided guidance […]

Another wildlife rehabber in Tarzana, CA reached out to us after her friend had found a little bat in her pool. She did not specialize in bats and wanted to make sure the little one got the care that it needed. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained […]

A concerned caller in Green Bay, WI came across a grounded bat on the sidewalk. However, as they were speaking to us, the bat was able to fly away. It appeared that the bat was flying high and strong, so he was likely okay and ended up on the ground accidentally. We provided guidance on […]

A caller in Terre Haute, IN saw a bat clinging to the bark of a tree. When they went to further inspect the bat, it was apparent it was injured and likely chased from the tree by a bird. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in […]

A home owner in Fort Mill, SC found an injured bat on their 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 wild.

A university student in Lakeview Heights, KY noticed a bat roosting on the wall in the school's parking garage. They were unsure of how long the bat had been there and were worried he would not be ae to find his way back out. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and […]

A couple in Bedford, PA discovered a bat lying on the ground motionless. They were distraught, thinking the bat was no longer alive, but upon further inspection realized it was still alive in fact, but in critical condition and severely dehydrated. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained […]

A shop owner in Cambria, CA had been keeping an eye on a little bat that had been roosting on the outside window frame of their shop for a couple of days. It appeared that the bat was not moving from its spot but was still alive, so they grew concerned. We provided guidance on […]

A bat was found on the boardwalk in Atlantic City, NJ. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where he/she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.    

A bat was found on a homeowner’s porch in New Milford, NJ. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where he/she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.

A bat was found grounded and unable to fly in Joshua Tree, 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.    

A bat house fell during Hurricane Milton in Sarasota, FL and the homeowner contacted us for help.  Thankfully, it did not appear the bats were seriously injured. After the bats were safely gathered up and allowed to rest for the day they were able to fly away at nightfall. The homeowner erected a new bat […]

A caller from Riverdale GA, was concerned when a bat that had been roosting on their porch had not moved in a few days. After seeing a photo of the little bat it was apparent he was thin and dehydrated. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer […]

A bat was found grounded by a local in Twin  Peaks, 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.

A warehouse employee found a bat that had seemingly been trapped inside the warehouse for several days. 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 Cross Timbers where he will be assessed for hopeful […]

A resident in Orlando, FL found a bat lying on the front doorstep of their 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.

A homeowner in Waretown, NJ discovered a small bat on their lawn while gardening. The bat tried to fly away but fell back to the ground, and upon further inspection appeared to have an injured wing. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. […]

An office worker in Orange, TX found a bat in their workplace that seemed exhausted and dehydrated. The poor bat had likely gotten lost inside and had been trapped for a few days. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was […]

A caller from Fitzgerald, FL rescued a tiny bat from a terrible fate when she saw her cat trying to attack him .We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. He will receive supportive care until her injuries heal and she can be released back […]

A caller in Knab, UT found a bat grounded on the sidewalk near their office early 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 bat was transferred to a rescuer where he/she will be assessed for hopeful release back to […]

A bat was found grounded at a park in Sanctuary, 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 Cross Timbers where he will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.

A concerned caller from Gainesville, FL had witnessed a bat being attacked by a cat, and quickly shooed the cat away, saving the little bat from further injury or worse. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat will receive supportive care […]

A bat was found lying on a balcony in Long Island, NY in the cold early morning. The finder gave us a call, concerned that the bat may have gotten too 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 […]

While out running errands in Dallas, TX a woman witnessed an Eastern red bat fall from a tree. It had likely been chased by a bird and was exhausted. 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 […]

When coming home late from work, an apartment resident in Allentown, Florida saw a small bat crawling 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 […]

 We were contacted by bat rehabilitators in Toronto, Canada who had recently had a bat come into their care. The little bat seemed healthy, but it was far to cold to release him. We provided guidance as well as book chapters on caring for insectivorous bats, housing, nutrition and releasing back to the wild when […]

An employee of a local airport in Milwaukee, WI found a small bat clinging to the wall in a hallway of the large airport. It was certainly not a safe spot for the bat, and he would likely not be able to find his way out of the large airport. We provided guidance on how […]

A university student in Medford, MA found a bat laying on the ground at their campus. 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 little bat was found grounded on the sidewalk by a local in Irvine, 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.

An employee in Tulsa, OK found a bat grounded at the bank she was working at. The little bat was on the sidewalk outside and in the sun, so she was concerned and wanted to help. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. […]

A homeowner in Jacksonville, MD found a bat clinging to a planter on their back patio. 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 resident in Strawberry, AZ discovered a bat lying in the hallway of their 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.

A resident in Mena, AR witnessed an Eastern red bat being chased out of a tree by a bird. She watched as the little bat hit the ground, and she quickly went to his aid. The poor bat was injured by the bird, and it's wing appeared to be broken. We provided guidance on how […]

Some vacationers in Audley, AZ had the doors open to their AirBnB in the evening and a bat had accidently made its way inside. The bat was flying high and looked fine, he was just lost. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and as well as instructions on how to release […]

Some bystanders in Philadelphia, PA saw a bat lying on the ground near a busy intersection downtown. 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 local business owner in Allen, TX found a bat hanging low to the ground just outside their shoe store as they were opening for the day. 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 […]

A bat was found grounded in a driveway by a local in Riverdale, FL. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where he/she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.

A bat had flown into a home late one evening in Dallas, TX. Thankfully the home owner saw that the bat was flying high and appeared to be healthy.  We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and as well as instructions on how to release the bat at nightfall after the sun […]

A bat was attacked by a dog in Stamford, CT. The dog's owner come just in time to save 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 rescuer where he/she will be assessed for hopeful […]

A bat was found injured with a bleeding and torn wing by a university student in Raleigh, NC. 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 bat was found grounded on a running trail by a jogger in Memphis, TN. The finder realized the bat was injured when she saw blood on the bat's wing and body. 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 grounded in North River, ND. 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 concerned caller from Baltimore, MD had noticed a bat was roosting in her workplace for well over a week. When she went to inspect further, she realized the bat's foot was stuck in the grate on the celling he was hanging from. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located […]

A staff member of a hotel in Rapid City, SD was alerted by a customer that a bat was in the hall. When they went to inspect, they realized the little bat was injured and needed help. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s […]