Rehabilitated & Released
Tennessee – Bat found outside dealership
A bat was found outside of a car dealership near Alcoa, TN. 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.
TX – Bat found grounded at business
A man found a bat grounded at his place of employment in San Angelo, TX. He carefully contained the bat in a box and called us for assistance. We 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 […]
NC – Bat found grounded in yard
A woman found a bat grounded in her backyard in Salisbury, NC. She carefully contained the bat in a box and called us for assistance. We 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.
Oklahoma – bat on porch
A bat was found roosting on a porch in Brokenville, Oklahoma. 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 […]
Iowa – bat grounded at local school
A bat was seen grounded outside of a school in Cedar Rapids, IA. A concerned teacher called, but while on the phone the bat was able to fly away. The bat appeared uninjured and flew high, so the bat is likely okay. If the bat is found again the teacher will call us back.
California – Bat grounded
A bat was found grounded indoors in San Pablo, California. 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.
Iowa – bat found in vacant house
While cleaning a vacant house in Iowa City, IA for new tenants, a woman discovered a bat laying on the floor. 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 […]
Texas – Bat found grounded in outdoor outfitters store
Employees in an outdoor outfitters store found a Mexican free-tailed bat grounded in their store room in Mineral Wells, TX. They safely contained the bat and called us for help. We retrieved the bat and found him to be dehydrated but healthy. We’re hopeful that he soon will be released to again fly the night […]
Texas – bat found by family in yard
A family in Spring, TX found a bat laying in their yard that had presumably fallen from the eaves 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 […]
California – by flying in home
A concerned caller in Rocklin, CA had witnessed a bat flying through her home late in the evening. We suspect the bat had entered the home through a small crack or hole somewhere in the home. We worked with the homeowner on how to locate any potential cracks or holes near her ceiling which the […]