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- bat bat jammed in door

A lady in Spring, TX, was about to open her door when she realized there was a pup jammed between the door and hinge. The pup was mildly injured on the wind. 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 […]

Pennsylvania – baby bat found grounded in apartment

A baby bat was found by a concerned individual in Glenolden, PA the pup was grounded in an apartment parking lot. The pup was also, dehydrated and needed care right away. 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 […]

Massachusetts – baby bat found in basement

A woman in Roslinda, MA found a baby bat on the floor of her basement. The pup seemed to have sustained a minor injury and 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 baby was transferred to a rescuer where […]

Virginia – 6 bats found on ground

A lady in Roanoke, VA,  found 6 bats on the ground of her front porch. The lady was in shock when she saw the bats and wanted to get the bat immediate help. 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 […]

Texas- bat stuck in bedroom

A concerned individual in Johnson city, TX, found a bat flying around in her bedroom, she was concerned for her safety and the wellbeing of the bat. 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 […]

Florida- baby bat found stuck in garage door

A lady in Sarasota, FL, found a bat stuck in her garage door. The baby bat had been there for a few hours and the wing seemed injured and dehydrated. She was able to get the wing unstuck from the garage door and we provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located […]

Texas – baby bat found on porch furniture

A baby bat in Iowa Colony, TX, was found clinging to porch furniture that had been brought inside the house. The finder was concerned for the safety of the pup and it was very emaciated. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The […]

Arkansas – 3 pups found outside on ground of work building

A man in Fayetteville, AR, found 3 baby bats outside on the ground of his workplace. The man said 1 bat had unfortunately passed but the other 2 were alive. The pups were emaciated and dehydrated. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the pups and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. […]

Texas- baby bat found outside of fire station

A man in McAllen, Texas found a baby bat outside of a fire station where he works at. The baby bat seemed healthy over all but mom was not any where to be found. The orphaned pup was active and uninjured, we provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained […]

California- evening bat found on apartment balcony

A lady in Vista, CA, found an evening bat on the floor on her apartment balcony. The bat appeared injured and possibly had run into the outdoor ceiling fan. 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 […]