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. 

New Jersey – baby bat found with deceased roost mates

A man in Atlanta Canyons,  NJ ,  found a baby bat on the ground in a pile of 4 deceased bats. 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 – three baby bats found on a bush

A man in Whitehouse, TX, found three baby bats on a bush, most likely orphaned. They were dehydrated and emaciated.  We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bats and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The babies were transferred to a rescuer where they will be hand-raised and released when old […]

Kansas – 2 baby bats found on ground

A homeowner in Overland Park, KS, found 2 baby bats found on ground outside on his front porch. The baby bats were orphaned and very dehydrated. One of the baby bats had scratches on him from either a cat attack or a fall.  We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bats and located […]

Texas – bat found outside in yard

A man in Conroe, TX found a bat outside in his front yard, he let the bat stay overnight and monitored him. In the morning he came back out and the bat had not moved from the location he was found, he them called Bat World Sanctuary for some help. The bat had an injured […]

Wisconsin – bat found in upstairs room

A homeowner in Green bay, WI, found a bat in her upstairs guest room,  the bat was uninjured and likely trapped but 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 bat was transferred to a rescuer where he/she will be […]

Texas – Eastern red mamma and pups found on ground

A bystander in Bowie, TX found a healthy Eastern red bat mother and her pups grounded. The bats had likely been chased from a tree by a blue jay. We provided guidance as seen on this link on how to get the small family back into a tree. We also asked the caller to please let us […]

Florida – bat found in mulch

A bat in Sarasota, FL was found in the mulch outside of a homeowners yard. The bat was very dehydrated and needed to get to rescue as soon as possible. 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 […]

Ohio – injured bat with baby clinging to tire

A resident in Worthington, OH discovered an injured bat and her pup clinging to a spare tire in their yard. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and her baby and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bats were transferred to a rescuer where they will be assessed for […]

Virginia – bat found grounded

A resident in Richmond, VA found a bat grounded near 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.

Georgia – baby bat found outside of apartment

A lady in Atlanta, GA found a baby bat outside of her apartment on the stair case. The bat was orphaned and severely emaciated. 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 […]

New York – bat found stuck in mousetrap

A man in Rochester, NY found a bat stuck to his mousetrap out that he had set out. The bat got caught in a mousetrap and its back legs are injured. We provided guidance on how to safely remove the bat, We also located a Bat World Sanctuary trained rescuer in the finder's area. The […]

Maryland- baby brown bat found grounded

A lady in Annapolis, MD, found a little brown bat under her oak tree. The baby was dehydrated, orphaned, and emaciated. 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 […]