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. 

South Carolina -juvenile pup found on the ground

A woman in Ladson, SC, found a juvenile bat pup on the ground in her back yard. She noticed her dog was trying to play with something on the ground and she walked over to discover a bat. The bat was uninjured but was severely emaciated. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the […]

Durham, North Carolina- maternity colony in attic

A home owner in Durham, NC discovered a maternity colony in their attic. Because the colony has babies, they cannot be excluded until September or flightless babies will be trapped in the roost and die. We worked with the homeowner on how to locate any potential cracks or holes near her ceiling which the bats […]

Wisconsin – eastern red bat with babies

A lady in Green Bay, WI found an eastern red mama bat with her babies attached on the ground under an oak tree. The eastern red bat was healthy and 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 […]

Oklahoma – evening bat found in kitchen

A couple in Ponca City, OK found an evening bat pup on the kitchen floor while cooking breakfast. The pup was orphaned and emaciated. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The baby was transferred to a rescuer where he/she will be hand-raised […]

Louisiana – baby bat found on driveway

An individual in Denham Springs, LA found a baby bat on her driveway. The pup was orphaned and dehydrated. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The baby was transferred to a rescuer where he/she will be hand-raised and released when old enough […]

Virginia – 2 baby bats found behind couch

A lady in Big Stone Gap, VA, found 2 baby bats behind the couch in her living room. She was concerned for their well-being and safety because she has 4 cats. The pups were orphaned and emaciated. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s […]

Virginia – baby bat found on apartment stairs

A man in Dumfries, VA found a baby bat on the staircase in his apartment complex. The baby bat appeared to be orphaned and inured on it's back. The pup had mostly been attacked by a cat. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s […]

Arkansas – bat pup found grounded

A lone bat pup was found Fort Smith, Arkansas lying helplessly in the grass. Fortunately for the little pup, a passerby noticed the little one in the grass and quickly and safely contained the bat in a box using gloves. We located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area where the baby was transferred where […]

Washington – bat found in street

A local in Seattle, WA discovered a bat lying in the street, cold and wet from the rain. 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 […]

Iowa – bat with broken wing

A little bat in Cedar Rapids, IA found himself injured with a severely broken wing. A local thankfully came to the bat's aid, and quickly scooped him into a plastic container 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. […]

Ohio – baby bat found orphaned

A passerby in Akron, OH noticed something odd looking in the bushes. Upon further inspection, they were heartbroken to find a deceased bat. However, there was a little baby still clinging to it's mother struggling to survive. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bats and located several bat trained rescuers in the […]

Florida – bat hanging on concrete stairs in apartment complex

A resident of an apartment complex in Orlando, FL found a bat hanging on the bottom of the concrete stairs leading up to his flat. 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 […]