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. 

New York- bats found in basement

2 Big Brown bats were found inside of a homeowners basement in Newburgh, New York. The finder immediately contained the bats using gloves and a cardboard box, and began searching for a rescuer. Struggling to find someone to accept them, a friend of the finder reached out to us for help. The bats were then […]

Wisconsin- bat found in fireplace

A big brown bat was found roosting in a fireplace in Sheboygan, WI. The homeowner, concerned that the bat may need help, gave us a call for further instruction. 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 […]

Texas – evening bat found grounded – photo available

An evening bat was found grounded in a back yard in Arlington, TX. The homeowner contacted Arlington Animal Services who then contacted Bat World MidCities. The bat is a bit thin and dehydrated but overall is in good condition. We're in for a few chilly nights the remainder of this week, but we anticipate returning […]

Washington- bat found in wood pile

A bat was found roosting openly within a wood pile in Gig Harbor, Washington. 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.

Georgia – bat found in yard

A bat was found in a homeowner's yard in Macon, GA. 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 apartment complex

A bat was found at an apartment complex in Houston, 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.

Wisconsin – bat found in basement

A bat was found in a homeowner’s basement in Milwaukee, WI. 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.  

New York – bat found in school yard

A bat was found in a school yard and being poked with sticks in Rochester, NY. 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 while repairing house – photo available

An evening bat was found roosting under siding on a house that was being repaired in Allen, TX. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and he was transferred to Bat World MidCities to be assessed for injuries. Thankfully he is in good shape and will be released back to the wild […]

Virginia – bat found in warehouse 

A bat was found on the floor of a warehouse in Richmond, VA. 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.  

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 […]