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. 

California – bat in backyard

A bat was found grounded in a backyard in central California. 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.

Texas – baby bat on porch

A baby bat was found grounded on a porch in Dickinson, Texas. 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.

Indiana – grounded baby bat

A baby bat was found grounded near Richmond, IN. 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 to survive.

Missouri – baby bat grounded

A baby bat was grounded in Kansas City, Missouri. 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 to survive.

Texas – bat hanging on wall

A small bat was lactated hanging on a wall in Missouri City, Texas. 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 to survive.

Pennsylvania – bat in alley

A bat was located in an alleyway in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 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.

Texas – grounded bat

A bat was located in Houston, Texas grounded outside of a residence. 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.

Texas – bat in office

 A bat was located inside of an office building in Houston, Texas. 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.

Wisconsin – baby bat grounded

A baby bat was found grounded in southern Wisconsin. 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 to survive.

Texas – baby bat found injured

A baby bat was found injured and grounded in Gainesville, TX. 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 to survive.

Texas – red bat mom and pup attacked by blue jay

A dog walker spotted a blue jay attacking a red bat mother with a pup clinging to her in Dallas, TX. She chased the blue jay away and gathered the bats up into a bag, then transferred them to a dog crate and called us. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat […]

Ohio – baby bat found on sidewalk

A baby bat was found on a sidewalk in Gerald, OH. 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 to survive.