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. 

Florida – bat pup found inside home

A home owner discovered a bat inside of her home in Orange Park, Florida. She noticed the bat was hairless and smaller, so considering the possibility of it being a pup, she called us right away. She also could not rule out the possibility is that the little bat had not been caught by a […]

Texas- bat found hiding under debris

A small bat was found hiding under some debris in Rockwall, Texas. Unsure if the bat was okay or not, the finder called us right away. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat world trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where […]

Oregon- bat colony roosting in attic

A small colony with moms and pups was found in an attic by a cleaning company in Cloverdale, Oregon. Not wanting to disturb the animals, the cleaners informed the homeowner and ceased their work for the day. The homeowner gave us a call seeking advice. As this is confirmed to be a nursery colony, they […]

Georgia- baby bat fell from bat house – photo available

A big brown pup was found grounded beneath a bat house in Lookout Mountain, Georgia. Pups can fall from roosts for a variety of reasons, including overcrowding in the house, or high temperatures. We advised hanging screen the length of the roost and creating a pup catcher, as seen on this link, so that babies […]

Michigan – bat found grounded

A bat was found in a homeowner’s yard in Shelby, MI. Fortunately, the bat was in good shape and likely chased from a tree by a bird. 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 has gone […]

Texas – baby bat found under roost – photo available

An emaciated orphaned bat pup was found under a roost in Conroe. TX. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the baby and located a Bat World Sanctuary 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 – baby bat found in yard

An orphaned bat pup was found under a roost in Spring, TX. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the baby and located a Bat World Sanctuary 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 – grounded Eastern red bat

A shopper in Arlington, Texas came across a grounded Eastern red bat in the mall parking lot. Not knowing who to call, the finder called us hoping to help 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 […]

North Carolina – baby bat found

A caller from Landis, North Carolina reached out to us for assistance with a baby bat they had found. They informed us that they had already safely contained the baby bat in a secure box. The baby was transferred to a rescuer where he/she will be hand-raised and released when old enough to survive.

Texas – pregnant bat caught by cat

A desperate home owner from Corinth, Texas gave us a call after discovering the family cat had caught a pregnant bat. She owner gave us a call. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the mother bat and located a bat trained rescuer in the finder’s area. She will receive supportive care until her […]

Texas – bat found downed at shopping center – photo available

A passer-by in Weatherford, Texas happened across an adult Eastern red bat grounded at a local shopping center. After reaching out to us and sending us a photo, we provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and sent a transport volunteer right away. The bat was brought to us where he will be assessed […]

Texas – baby bats fallen from bat house

Two baby bats were discovered grounded on a farm in Cleburne, Tx. After realizing the babies had fallen from a bat house, and having no way to get them back in, the finder gave us a call. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the baby bats and located a bat trained rescuer in […]