Rehabilitated & Released
New Jersey – bat with injured wing on lawn
A homeowner in Waretown, NJ discovered a small bat on their lawn while gardening. The bat tried to fly away but fell back to the ground, and upon further inspection appeared to have an injured wing. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. […]
Texas – bat found in office
An office worker in Orange, TX found a bat in their workplace that seemed exhausted and dehydrated. The poor bat had likely gotten lost inside and had been trapped for a few days. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was […]
Florida – bat attacked by cat
A caller from Fitzgerald, FL rescued a tiny bat from a terrible fate when she saw her cat trying to attack him .We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. He will receive supportive care until her injuries heal and she can be released back […]
Utah – bat on sidewalk
A caller in Knab, UT found a bat grounded on the sidewalk near their office early in the morning. 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 […]
Cross Timbers – bat found at park
A bat was found grounded at a park in Sanctuary, TX. 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 Cross Timbers where he will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.
Florida – bat injured by cat
A concerned caller from Gainesville, FL had witnessed a bat being attacked by a cat, and quickly shooed the cat away, saving the little bat from further injury or worse. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat will receive supportive care […]
New York – bat found on balcony
A bat was found lying on a balcony in Long Island, NY in the cold early morning. The finder gave us a call, concerned that the bat may have gotten too cold. 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 […]
Midcities – bat fallen from tree
While out running errands in Dallas, TX a woman witnessed an Eastern red bat fall from a tree. It had likely been chased by a bird and was exhausted. 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 […]
Florida – bat found crawling on apartment sidewalk
When coming home late from work, an apartment resident in Allentown, Florida saw a small bat crawling on the sidewalk. 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 […]
Canada – Rehab advise given
We were contacted by bat rehabilitators in Toronto, Canada who had recently had a bat come into their care. The little bat seemed healthy, but it was far to cold to release him. We provided guidance as well as book chapters on caring for insectivorous bats, housing, nutrition and releasing back to the wild when […]
Wisconsin – bat found in airport hallway
An employee of a local airport in Milwaukee, WI found a small bat clinging to the wall in a hallway of the large airport. It was certainly not a safe spot for the bat, and he would likely not be able to find his way out of the large airport. We provided guidance on how […]