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. 

Ohio – orphaned pup found in backyard

A baby bat was found abandoned in a backyard near Cleveland, OH. 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 – red bat pups found grounded

A litter of Eastern red bat pups were found grounded in Highland Village, TX. 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 enough to survive.

Oregon – baby bat found between buildings

A lone bat pup was found on the ground by a pedestrian between some buildings in Newport, OR. 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 […]

South Carolina – bat found outside house

A homeowner in North Charleston, SC had gone down into the basement and saw a small dark object on the floor. Upon further inspection, she realized it was a bat and was worried the little one may have been trapped in the basement for some time. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the […]

Oregon – bat pup fallen from roost

While out doing some yard work, a homeowner in Florence, OR found a brown bat pup lying in the grass. The pup was in good condition, but with multiple nearby bat roosts, it was impossible to know which one the little bat came from. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and […]

Tennessee – baby bat escapes parking lot cats

A couple had stopped at a local gas station in Johnson City, TN on their way home and saw a group of cats crowding around a small object. Suddenly, the object started to move, and it was obvious that it was a small animal in distress. The couple quickly ran to the animal's aid and […]

Texas – Eastern red family fell from tree

While preparing to mow the lawn early in the morning, a resident in Dewyville, TX witnessed something fall from the tree in his yard. There were several birds nearby, so the man assumed it was a baby bird fallen from the nest. When he went to have a look, he was shocked to see an […]

MidCities – bat found on lawn

A resident in Garland, TX found a bat grounded on her lawn, and with many stray cats and dogs in her area, quickly used a towel to secure the bat in a shoe box. We located several Bat World Sanctuary trained rescuers in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to Bat World MidCities where […]

MidCities – bat found on back porch

A baby bat was found on the back porch of a home in Dallas, 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 MidCities where he will be assessed for hopeful release back to […]

Wisconsin – brown bat with injured wing

A resident in Green Bay, WI found a grounded brown bat near her home with a sever wound on its wing. She could only assume the little bat had been attacked  by a stray cat. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The […]

Virginia – two baby bats found in barn

Two baby bats were found alone in a barn in Glenco, VA. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bats and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The babies was transferred to a rescuer where they will be hand-raised and released when old enough to survive. 

Georgia – baby bat found grounded

A baby bat was found grounded near a home in Cartersville, GA. 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.