Rescue Log

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. 

Texas – baby evening bat found by door – photo available

A baby evening bat was found by a homeowner’s door 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.

Kentucky – baby bat found grounded

A baby bat was found grounded near Bowling Green, KY. 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.

Missouri – orphaned bat found in puddle – photo available

A very thin baby bat was found in a shallow puddle of water in Springfield, MO. 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 – mom and baby red bats on ground

A mother red bat and her pups were found grounded in Williston, FL. The bats had likely been chased from a tree by a blue jay but were thankfully uninjured. 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 […]

Oklahoma – Bat found grounded under tree 

A bat was found grounded with wing membrane damage underneath a tree in McAlister, OK. 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 will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.

Louisiana  – bat pup on doorstep – photo available

A very thin evening bat pup was found on a homeowner’s doorstep near Lafayette, LA. 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 will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.  

Texas – bat flew into porch during storm – photo available

A bat flew into a homeowner's porch in Amarillo, Texas during a severe thunderstorm. Thankfully, she was uninjured and likely trying to find shelter from the rain and winds. The homeowner scooped her into a box to keep her safe and then contacted us. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and […]

Georgia – baby bat fell from attic roost

A baby bat fell from an attic roost in Dalton, 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. We also provided instructions on […]

Canton, Georgia – baby bat found in barn

A baby bat was found lying on the floor of a barn in Canton, Georgia. The concerned finder called us immediately. 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 […]

Houston, Texas – baby bat found in driveway

A baby bat in Houston, Texas was discovered lying in a homeowners driveway. Realizing the little bat was abandoned, the finder 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 baby was transferred to a rescuer where he/she will […]

Dallas, Texas – babies found on mother

A concerned caller from Dallas, Texas had discovered and Eastern red bat on their lawn. Upon further inspection, they realized the bat appeared to be deceased, but had 3 little pups still clinging onto the mother. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bats and located several bat trained rescuers in the finder’s […]