Rehabilitated & Released
Louisiana – injured evening bat found grounded
An evening bat was found grounded in Ethel, LA. 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.
Florida – bat being chased by cats
A bat was found grounded in a yard unable to fly and being chased by cats in Ocala, FL. The finder used an old t-shirt to quickly gather up the bat and then called us. We provided contact information for a bat trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer […]
Minnesota – bat hanging low on building
A bat was found hanging low on a building in extremely cold weather in Henderson, MN. 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 overwintered and then released in the spring when […]
Texas – evening bat caught by cat – photo available
An evening bat was caught by a cat in Lake Jackson, TX. We rescued the bat, who is thankfully not pregnant or lactating so there is not an infant bat in jeopardy. She will receive supportive care until her injuries heal and she can be released back to the wild. Please know that we like cats […]
Texas – freetail bat injured due to winter freeze – photo available
We rescued the bat who sustained a hole in her wing after falling from the Waugh Drive Bridge during the Houston, TX, cold snap. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located several Bat World Sanctuary trained rescuers in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to Bat World MidCities where […]
Georgia- Brown bat found on tree
A small brown bat was found hanging low on a tree in Savannah, Georgia. Hoping the bat would leave on its own, the finder kept a close eye on the little bat for a few days before reaching out for help. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat […]
Texas- evening bat found grounded
An evening bat was found grounded in park during a cold snap in Houston, Texas. The finder jumping into action, using gloves to secure the bat into a cardboard box and calling us for help. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat trained rescuer in the finder’s area. […]
Kansas- bat found grounded in yard
A small bat was found grounded in a homeowners yard in Winfield, Kansas. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat trained rescuer in the finder’s area. As the rescuer was over 100 miles away, we enlisted the help of multiple transport volunteers to get the bat to safety. […]
Indiana- bat found grounded in park
A small brown bat was found grounded in a park in Carmel, Indiana. The finder had seen our social media posts regarding bats needing help in colder weather, and 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 […]
New York- bat found on side of house
A bat was found hanging low on the side of a house in Rochester, New York. The homeowners kept a close eye on the little bat, but when he didn't leave at night, they gave us a call. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat trained rescuer in […]
Wisconsin- bat found grounded in snow
A very kind couple located a small bat in the snow in Madison, Wisconsin. Concerned for the bats safety, they gave us a call to see how they could help. 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 […]
Connecticut- injured bat found grounded
An injured bat was found grounded in a homeowners yard in Waterbury, Connecticut. The finder placed a glass container over the bat, and 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 […]