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. 

Ohio – 2 baby bats found under tree

A man in Rupert, OH, found 2 orphaned baby bats under a tree in his backyard. The baby bats were very dehydrated and emaciated. We guided how to safely contain the bats and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The babies were transferred to a rescuer where they will be hand-raised and released […]

Louisiana – Eastern red bat found in swimming pool

A lady in  Mossville, LA, found an Eastern red bat in her swimming pool. The eastern red was healthy and had likely been chased from a tree by a blue jay. 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 […]

Missouri – baby bat found grounded

A homeowner in St. Louis, MO, found a baby bat in his backyard. They used gloves to contain the bat and called us. We 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 – injured bat pup found on sidewalk

A juvenile big brown bat was found grounded on a sidewalk in Festus, Missouri. He was reported as having an injured leg and was crawling along when spotted. 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 […]

Texas – young bat found grounded

A juvenile Eastern red bat was found grounded in a homeowner's front yard in Mineral Wells, Texas. She scooped the little one up just in the nick of time, as neighborhood cats were heading towards the little guy. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and sent a transport volunteer right away. […]

Missouri – young red pup on porch

A juvenile Eastern red bat pup was found grounded on a homeowner's front porch in Springfield, Missouri. 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.

North Carolina – baby bat fell out of tree

An orphaned pup had fallen from a tree in Charlotte, NC. Luckily for the little bat, someone had witnessed the fall and immediately came to help. 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 […]

Texas – baby bat found in driveway

A homeowner in Silver Springs, TX found a lone abandoned pup lying in the driveway. 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.

Tennessee – baby bat found on porch

A homeowner in Nashville, TN was outside on their front porch when they noticed what appeared to be a little frog huddled in the corner. when they went to help the frog, they quickly realized it was a bat pup. The little bat was thin and terrified, so the finder quickly gave us a call. […]

Texas – 4 red bat pups found in garage

4 red bat pups were found clinging to a shovel in a garage out in Rice, TX. The finder had recalled that a few days prior, a larger bat had been in the garage but flew out on its own. They realized that the pups must have been hers, and unfortunately, she would not be […]

Georgia – bat pup found on porch

A bat pup was found on a porch in St Marys, GA and not knowing what to do, the finder first used a towel to attempt putting the bat on a nearby tree. The pup immediately fell from the tree, and the finder realized it was going to need further help. We provided guidance on […]