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. 

Texas – injured bat found in driveway

A caller in Houston, TX found an injured bat in her driveway on her way to work in the morning. 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 […]

Indiana – bat found grounded

A small bat was found grounded in South Bend, IN. 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.

Idaho – bat flew into glass window

A home owner in Nampa, ID found a bat on her porch in the early morning. It appeared that the little bat had flown into a large glass window and was still stunned. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was […]

Utah – bat roosting on house

A caller reached out to us from South Ogden, UT after he noticed a bat had been roosting on the side of his home for a few days. He sent us a photo, and the bat appeared uninjured and well groomed. We explained that roosting under eaves is typical behavior for juvenile bats just learning […]

Washington – bat flying in apartment

A caller from Skok, WA was concerned when a bat began to fly around their apartment. The bat was flying high and seemed healthy and uninjured. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat once he had landed on a wall and as well as instructions on how to release the bat at […]

Kentucky – bat attacked by cats

A lady in Georgetown, KY, found a bat caught in a cat's mouth, The bat had broken wings and a wound on their back. We guided 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 […]

Texas – bat found grounded

A lady in Paralan, TX, found a bat grounded while she was walking to the gas station. The bat was severely dehydrated and needed care ASAP. 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 […]

Wisconsin – bat found hanging to a tree in the park

A lady in Green Bay, WI, found a bat hanging on to a tree in a park. The bat was unable to fly possibly due to a head injury. 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 […]

Washington – bat found underneath cedar tree

A man in Tumwater, WA, found a bat underneath a cedar tree in his yard. The bat was unable to fly and was grounded. The bat was alive but was barley moving and needed to get to a rescuer as soon as possible. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located […]

Idaho- bat found grounded

A lady in Boise, ID found a bat on the ground. The bat was severely dehydrated and could not fly. 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 […]

Tennessee – bat found stuck on porch

A lady in Fayeteville, TN, found a little brown bat stuck on the porch. The bat was dehydrated and grounded. 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 […]

Iowa – bat found grounded

A lady in Indinola, IA, found a bat on the ground with a broken wing. The break appeared to be recent and the bat seemed to be in a lot of pain. 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 […]