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. 

Alabama – bat found grounded – photo available

A red bat was found grounded in a yard in Hartsville, AL. 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 and taken to veterinary clinic

A bat was found grounded in Austin, TX and taken to a veterinary clinic, who then reached out to us for help. We provided cont info for 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 […]

Texas – bat found at elementary school – photo available

A bat was found grounded in the storeroom of a school in Mineral Wells, TX. We rescued the bat, who was fine and just lost. The bat was released into our bat castle, along with an evening bat rescued earlier this year, where they are both free to leave at will at nightfall. Click here […]

Texas – bat found by light pole

A bat was found grounded beside a light pole in Fort Worth, TX. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat as well as contact info to Bat World Sanctuary trained rescuers in her area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where he will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.

Florida – bat at construction site 

A bat was found grounded at a construction site in New Port Richey, FL. 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 in warehouse

A bat was found grounded in a warehouse in Corpus Christi, TX. 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 – free-tail found grounded

A bat was found grounded in Abilene, Texas and rescued by a wildlife center, who then contacted us. A volunteer transporter brought him to us, where he was found to be in good shape, just thin. We will give him supportive care until he has gained weight and the weather warms up enough for his […]

Indiana- bat found grounded on porch

A small, seemingly injured bat wound up on a homeowners backporch in Gary, Indiana. Unable to find local help, they 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 bat was transferred to a rescuer where he will be […]

Texas – evening bat found injured – photo available

An evening bat was found possibly injured and grounded in Graham, 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 – bat found at gym

A bat was found on the floor of a gym in Huntsville, TX. 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 at department store

A bat was found at a Dollar Tree store 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 bat was transferred to a rescuer where he will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.

Texas – cat caught a bat

A bat was caught by a cat in San Antonio. 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