Rehabilitated & Released
Indiana- bat hanging on screen door
A bat was found roosting in a bit of an odd spot in Gary, Indiana. The homeowners located him hanging from their back screen door, and fearing for his safety, 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 […]
Texas- bat grounded outside business
A small insect bat was found grounded near the entrance to a business in Houston, Texas. An employee of the store came across the little guy, and quickly gave us a call to see how she could help. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat trained rescuer in […]
New York- bat found inside library
An evening bat was found inside of a library in New York, and a kind employee safely contained it until help could be found. 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 […]
Missouri- Eastern red bat found in bush- photo available
An Eastern red bat was found hanging low in a bush outside of a home in St. Louis, Missouri. After reviewing a photo, the bat was deemed healthy and uninjured, likely just chased from a tree by a blue jay or crow. We provided guidance on how to safely scoot the bat back up high […]
Texas – bat with broken wing
An evening bat was found with a broken wing in Keller, TX. She was rescued by Bat World MidCities where her injured wing was stabilized. She received pain medication in addition to an injection of warmed electrolytes and plenty of good food. Her injury should be healed in 6 to 8 weeks, and she will […]
Alabama – red bat found grounded – photo available
A red bat was found laying on his back at an office in Alabama. The bat was uninjured and likely chased from a tree by a blue jay or crow. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and releasing him at nightfall by taking the box outside, placing it up on something […]
New Hampshire – bat found injured
A bat was found who appeared to be injured in New Hampshire. 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.
South Dakota – bat found injured
An injured bat was found in Sturgis. SD. 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 – red bat found under awning – photo available
A red bat was found under an awning in Cypress, TX. The bat appeared healthy and well groomed. We explained that roosting under eaves is typical behavior for bats this time of year so the bat is likely okay. If the bat does not fly away by morning the caller will contact a rescuer in […]
Tennessee – Big Eared bat found after a storm – photo available
A big eared bat was found after a rain storm in Chattanooga, TN. Thankfully, he was uninjured and just a bit wet. 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 down, by taking the box […]
Arkansas – bat found grounded
A bat was found grounded in Fayetteville, AR. 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.