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. 

Florida – bat found on porch

A resident of Naples, FL found a bat lying on the porch of his home early 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 to […]

Texas – bat found in cabin shower

The cleaning crew at a nearby resort in Possum Kingdom, TX discovered a bat roosting in the shower of a cabin.We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and sent a transport volunteer right away. The bat was brought to us where he will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.

Texas – bat lying on apartment steps

A police officer in Highland Village, TX responded to an unusual call from a resident who had found a bat lying on the stairs of her apartment hall. The officer decided to head to the scene and try to help the little bat. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located […]

Pennsylvania – bat trapped in apartment

As a nightshift worker in Scranton PA, came home in the early morning, he saw a bat flying around in his apartment before it landed on the wall of his bedroom. 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 […]

Florida – bat roosting on business door

A business owner in Heathrow, FL was alerted by a customer that a bat had taken a liking to roosting on the door to the shop. 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 […]

Texas – bat found in pool

A bat was found by a resident in Weatherford, TX trying to escape the pool. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat as well as contact information for a Bat World Sanctuary trained rescuer in her area. We also gave information on Frog Logs, which can prevent small animals from drowning. The […]

Oregon – bat found in yard

A home owner in Arch Cape, OR found a bat lying in her yard late in the evening. Thankfully the bat was uninjured and likely just chased from a tree by a blue jay or crow. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and as well as instructions on how to release […]

New York – bat found in bathroom

A small bat was found trapped in a bathtub in White Plains, 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/she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.

Georgia – bat found in washer

A lady in Atlanta, GA, found a bat in her washer. The bat was not washed but was severely dehydrated. 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 […]

Ohio – bat trapped in house

A big brown bat was found trapped inside of a home in Cincinnati, Ohio.  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. 

Missouri – bat found injured

While walking their dog in the afternoon, a passerby in St Peters, MO found a bat lying in the grass with an 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/she will be assessed […]