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. 

Indiana – bat found on ground

A lady in Cates, IN found a bat on the ground late at night the bat was not taking flight and she was concerned for the well-being and safety 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 […]

South Carolina- pup found on front porch

A lady in Simpsonville, SC found a baby bat on her front porch. The baby bat is orphaned and needed to have assistance 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 a rescuer where he/she will be […]

Texas – injured bat on front stoop

A woman who lives in Live Oak, TX found an injured bat on the front stoop of her house.  She was so concerned for the bat and wanted to make sure that it got the proper care it needed. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in […]

Ohio – bat found grounded

An individual in Canton, OH, found an bat grounded. The caller was concerned as the bat appeared to not have moved in several days. However, the bat appeared uninjured and  well groomed. We explained that roosting under eaves is typical behavior for juvenile bats just learning to fly so the bat is likely okay. If […]

Texas – bat found by back door

An employee in Dallas, TX, found a bat by the back door of their office. The bat seemed to be dehydrated and weak and was unable to fly off on its own.  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 […]

New York – bat grounded in park

A bat was found by a woman in Albany, NY at a park. The bat was apparently grounded and could not fly but when she had called us to get the bat some help, the bat took off into flight right in front of her.  Thankfully the bat was uninjured and likely just chased from […]

Georgia- baby bat found on deck

A lady in Peachtree City, GA, found an orphaned pup on the floor of her deck. The pup appeared to be emaciated and dehydrated, and mom was not anywhere in sight. 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 […]

Georgia – pup found on side of house

A pup in Toccoa, GA, was found on the side of a homeowner's house. The pup appeared to be orphaned and starving. 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 […]

Georgia- pup found in house

A woman in Ringgold, GA,  called about a pup she had found in her house. The pup appeared to be orphaned and needed to get to a rehabilitation center 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 […]

Connecticut – brown bat found in home

A woman in Hamden, CT discovered a brown bat lying on the floor of her 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.

Louisiana – baby bat on porch

Homeowner's in Monroe, LA, found a baby bat on the ground on their front porch. The pup appeared to be orphaned and starving. 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 […]

Wisconsin – bat helped back into tree

A lady in Greenbay,WI, found a healthy red bat that needed some help put back into a tree.  Thankfully the bat was uninjured and likely just chased from a tree by a blue jay or crow. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and as well as instructions on how to put […]