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. 

California – bat found at job site

A bat was found grounded at a job site in San Francisco, 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 will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.  

California – bat hanging by doorway

A bat was seen hanging by a doorway in Dunnville, 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 will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild

New York- bat ran into window

A small bat ran into a window in New York City, New York. Thankfully, a kind citizen was nearby and was able to assist the struggling bat after it had become grounded. After speaking with a local rescuer and the rescuer confirming the bats condition, the little one was able to be released safely.

Pennsylvania – bat found in hospital garage

A bat was found in a parking garage in Philadelphia, PA. 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 found by homeowner’s front door

A bat was found hanging low by a homeowner’s front door in Benbrook, TX. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a Bat World Sanctuary 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 – red bat found at garage door

A red bat was found grounded near a garage door in Fort Worth, TX. She was rescued by Bat World MidCities, where she was found to be a bit dehydrated with a bri=uised elbow. She should heal nicely within a week or so and will be released at that time.

Texas – red bat found at garage door

A red bat was found grounded near a garage door in Fort Worth, TX. She was rescued by Bat World MidCities, where she was found to be a bit dehydrated with a bri=uised elbow. She should heal nicely within a week or so and will be released at that time.

Texas- bat found grounded in parking lot

A small tricolored bat was found grounded in a parking lot in Abilene, Texas. The finder quickly reached out to a local wildlife center, who ended up contacting us for a bit of advice. After reviewing photos of the bat and confirming she was healthy and flying well, the wildlife center was given instructions for […]

South Carolina – bat on porch

A bat was found on a homeowner’s porch in Charleston, SC. 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.

Delaware – bat in attic

A bat was spotted roosting in a homeowner’s attic in Smyrna, DE. The homeowner wanted the bat removed as his wife is afraid of bats. 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 […]

Texas – bat found at apartment complex

A bat was found on the third floor of an apartment complex in Lewisville, TX. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a Bat World Sanctuary  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 […]

Washington – bat found at workplace

A bat was found hiding in a crevice at a workplace in Seattle WA. 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.