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. 

Florida- bat found grounded

A lady in Orlando, FL found a bat grounded in her yard with a possible injury. Concerned for the safety of the bat she called us to help assist her with the situation. 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 […]

Texas – bats in apartment unit

A property manager for an apartment complex in San Antonio, TX called after a resident had alerted her to a small bat colony within the unit. We suspect the bat roost is a nursery colony, meaning they cannot be excluded until September or flightless babies will be trapped in the roost and die. We worked […]

Indiana – brown bat on back patio

A home owner from Fort Wayne, IN recently purchased their home and was shocked to find a little bat roosting on the back patio. They noted that there had not been any bat colonies in the home, so they assumed the little brown bat was most likely in trouble. We provided guidance on how to […]

California- bat on woodpile

A lady in Lucerne Valley, CA, found a bat inside a pile of wood. She was concerned for the bat as it appeared to be injured so she immediately called us to assist her with the situation. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. […]

California – bat with torn wing

A caller from Los Angeles, CA noticed a bat hanging on a wall in their home, and was worried when they noticed the little bat had a torn wing on closer inspection. 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 […]

Massachusetts – injured bat in barn

A concerned caller from Granby, MA discovered an injured bat in their barn, and was very worried for it's wellbeing. They assumed a barn cat had unfortunately caught the poor bat, and wanted to get the little bat help as soon as possible. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located […]

Florida – bat found by vet techs at college

A bat was very lucky to have been found buy vet tech students at a local college in Ruskin, FL. 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 […]

Arkansas – bat on wall

A little bat was found clinging to a wall inside a home in Little Rock, AR. The home owner quickly gave us a call, as they knew the bat needed help and had probably been trapped inside their home. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in […]

Texas- bat stuck in chimney

A lady found a bat that was stuck in the her chimney in San Antonio, Texas. The bat appeared to be healthy but it had been stuck for a few days and was dehydrated. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was […]

New Jersey- bat found grounded

A bat in Woodland, NJ, was found grounded outside a homeowner's house overnight. The homeowner was concerned for the well-being of the bat and wanted to get proper instructions and get the bat to safety. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was […]

Oregon- bat found grounded

A bat in Portland, OR was found grounded on a deck outside of a woman's home. The bat appeared healthy but the lady was concerned and wanted to get the bat to safety. 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 […]

California- bat found on highway

A man in Los Angeles, CA, found a bat on the highway while he was working. The bat appeared to be uninjured but very scared and dehydrated. 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 […]