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. 

Ohio – baby bat found in grass while lawnmowing

A baby bat was very lucky to be seen in the grass by a homeowner in Sandusky, OH before he met an unfortunate end. The finder had been mowing the lawn when he noticed the tiny bat laying in the grass. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained […]

Georgia – bat found in elementary school

A teacher in Old Moon Beach, GA discovered a bat in the hall of her elementary school. The bat most likely entered the building and found itself lost. 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 […]

California – bat grounded on homeowners deck

A home owner in Escondido, CA discovered a little bat grounded on the deck of the home. 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.

Ohio – bat pups found grounded

A local resident located in Toledo, OH came across 2 bat pups that had been grounded. It was apparent that the pups were orphaned, and were thin and dehydrated. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bats and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The babies were transferred to a rescuer […]

Wisconsin – bat found grounded

A little bat was found grounded in Madison, 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/she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.

New Mexico – baby bat found under the roost

A lady in Albuquerque, New Mexico found a baby bat under the roosting area on her house siding. The baby bat was emaciated and needed to get to a rehabber as soon as possible, we had given instructions on putting a pup catcher up under the roost to try and prevent future problems.  We provided […]

Kansas – baby bat found on front porch

A woman in Mildred, KS, found a baby bat on her front porch, the baby bat was orphaned and emaciated. We guided how to contain the bat safely 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 […]

Pennsylvania – bat found on kitchen floor

A couple in Pittsburgh, PA, found an evening bat under their porch awning. The bat was injured at the elbow and could not take flight. 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 […]

Texas – Eastern red bat with babies found grounded

A lady in Jacksboro, TX, was walking out to her car for work and found an Eastern red bat with her babies attached. The red bat was perfectly healthy and had to be put back into the tree. The bats had likely been chased from a tree by a blue jay. We provided guidance as […]

Texas – eastern red bat with pup grounded

A lady in Nederland, TX,  found an eastern red bat with her babies still attached to her on the ground under an oak tree in her yard. The bats had likely been chased from a tree by a blue jay. We provided guidance as seen on this link on how to get the small family back into […]

Iowa – bat pup found grounded on sidewalk

A lady in What Cheer, IA, found a bat pup on the sidewalk during her morning walk. She was concerned because it looked very skinny and wrinkly. The bat pup was orphaned, emaciated, and dehydrated. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The […]