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. 

Pennsylvania – bat found on ground

A lady and her neighbor in Ridley Park, PA found a bat on the ground, unsure of what to do the put it in a plastic bag. They then spoke to animal control who told them to call a bat sanctuary. They found our number online and gave us a call and we provided guidance […]

South Dakota – starving brown bat pup

A brown bat pup found himself very lucky when a family in Volga, SD discovered him lying on the ground. The little one was emaciated and dehydrated, so it was very apparent he had been without his mom for some time. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained […]

Texas – bat pup found in barber shop sink

A Mexican freetail pup was found by a local barber shop owner in Mineral Wells, TX in a sink. The baby was very thin and dehydrated so we sent a staff member right away. We rescued the pup and will hand-raise him with other orphans until he is old enough to survive in the wild.

Ohio – starving juvenile bat on deck

A young bat was found on a deck in MccLuney, OH. The poor bat was starving and likely had not moved from this spot in several 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 transferred to a rescuer where he/she […]

Texas – bat found grounded

A bat was found grounded in the heat in Lake Jackson, TX. 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.

Texas – bat found in driveway

An injured Eastern red bat was found grounded in a driveway in San Antonio, Texas. 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. 

Arizona – canyon bat found grounded – photo available

A canyon bat was found grounded near a home in Flagstaff, AZ. 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. 

New Jersey – injured Eastern red found under tree

A homeowner in Atlantic City, NJ found an Eastern red under a tree, desperately trying to hide under a pile of leaves. The bat was thin and had an injured wing, and being an avid animal lover, the finder called to get help for the little one immediately. We provided guidance on how to safely […]

Texas – red bat found on picnic table

A student at a local college in Weatherford, TX called with concern about a bat they had seen sitting on top of a picnic table at the campus. Unfortunately, the student did not know how to contain the bat but took a photo of it before heading to class. The bat seemed to be healthy […]

New York – bat by office building

A baby bat was found lying on the floor of an office building in Queens, NY. 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 old enough to survive. 

Texas – baby bat found on porch

A man in San Antonio, TX, found a baby bat on his front porch. The pup was severely dehydrated 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 […]