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 – injured bat found after storm

A man found a bat in Dallas, TX, while he was walking on the sidewalk. The bat was injured likely from the recent storm they had. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located several Bat World Sanctuary trained rescuers in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to Bat World […]

Virginia- pup fell from bat house

A lady in Spotsylvania, VA,  was tending to her garden when she realized that a baby bat had fallen from her bat house. Unfortunately, the pup was orphaned. 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 […]

Florida – pup found on ground

A baby bat was found on the ground in the backyard of a homeowners house in  Port Orange, FL,  and the finder was very concerned for the well-being of the baby bat because it was emaciated and dehydrated. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the […]

Louisiana- baby bat found on back

An orphaned pup was found on it's back in a gentleman's background in Monroe, LA. The pup appeared to be dehydrated and emaciated and needed to get to a rescuer ASAP. 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 […]

Texas – baby evening bat found on patio

A tiny evening bat pup was found abandoned on a patio in Lufkin, TX. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the baby, We rescued the pup and will hand-raise him with other orphans until he/she is old enough to survive in the wild.

Texas – pup found on porch

A baby bat was found by a homeowner in San Antonio, TX lying helplessly on their porch. They knew immediately that this little bat needed help right away, so they quickly 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. The […]

North Carolina – skinny bat pup found in attic

A homeowner in Kings Mountain, NC thankfully found a very emaciated and dehydrated bat pup before it was too late. The little one was in critical condition and appeared to be without mom for a long time. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the pup and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s […]

Texas – bat clinging to sign at dental clinic

We received a call from a local dental clinic in Mineral Wells, TX about a bat that had been seen crawling up the outside wall to the building. The little bat was now far to high for anyone to reach and safely contain. Staff arrived at the clinic quickly with a ladder and were able […]

Florida- juvenile silver hair bat found outside of office

An employee discovered a tiny bat outside of her office in Alamonte Springs, FL. It was a beautiful, juvenile silver haired bat that had most likely gotten 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 […]

Kentucky- pup with torn wing

A baby bat was discovered in Newport, KY and upon closer inspection, the finder noticed the poor pup's wing was torn. 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 […]

Texas – baby bat grounded on porch

A skinny baby bat was found grounded on the porch of a home in San Antonio, TX. The home owners used gloves and safely contained the pup before giving us a call. We 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 […]