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. 

Kansas – bat found in house

A bat was found inside a house in Wamego Kansas. 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.

Virginia – bat found in glue trap

A bat was found stuck in a cruel glue trap by a real estate agent in Arlington, VA. The agent used gloves and managed to remove the bat by herself. We provided guidance on how to keep the bat safely and comfortably contained and located a Bat World Sanctuary trained rescuer in her area. The  […]

Texas – bat found at Walmart – photo available

A bat was flying inside a Walmart store in Mineral Wells, TX. We rescued the bat, who was in good shape and just lost. He will be cared for until the weather warms and he can be released back to the wild.

Oregon – bat found on garage floor

A bat was found lying on the garage floor of a home in Richmond, OR. 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.

Oklahoma – bat found in gift shop

A bat was found inside a gift shop in Broken Arrow, OK. 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.

Tennessee – bat found on kitchen floor

A bat was found lying on the kitchen floor of a home in Knoxville, TN. 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 injured

A bat was found lying on his back and possibly injured 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.  

Oregon – bat found on desk

A bat was found sitting in the middle of a homeowner’s desk in Shady Cole, Oregon. 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 on concrete

A bat was found laying on cold concrete with a possible injured wing. 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 bundled in a coat removed from a washing machine

A bat somehow survived inside a coat going through the wash in Orange, TX. The finder thought the bat was deceased at first but when he realized the bat was alive, he put the bat in a box with a towel. We located a Bat World Sanctuary trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat […]

Texas – bat behind fireplace glass

A bat was spotted hanging from the glass cover inside a fireplace in Austin, TX. The finder first called 911, and was then instructed to call us. 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 […]