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. 

California – bat found grounded

A lady in Rancho Cucamonga, CA, found a bat on the ground outside her home late afternoon. The bat was severely dehydrated due to a heat wave passing through. 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 […]

Arizona – bat found in dog house

A lady in Lake Havasu, AZ, was outside with her dog when she discovered her dog playing with something. The dog was playing with a bat that had been grounded due to dehydration and had a hole in its wing from the dog. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located […]

Oregon – bat found in yard

A lady in Oregon City, OR, found a bat grounded in her yard. The bat had a broken elbow and was unable to fly. 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 […]

New York – bat found on barn door

While heading out to the barn in the evening, a resident from Pine Plaines, NY noticed something on the barn door. When she went to inspect it closer, the object fell to the ground and fluttered into the grass. It was a little bat, and she quickly gave us a call to find out how […]

Midcities – bat in apartment complex hall

While leaving for work in the morning, a resident of an apartment complex in Dallas, TX found a bat grounded in the hall. 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 […]

Florida – bat stuck in house

A man in McIntosh, FL, found a bat at his job site. The bat was stuck inside of a home that was being remodeled. They do not know how long the bat has been on the building, assuming it was around 2 days. The bat appeared to have a wing injury and possibly dehydrated. We […]

Massachusets – bat on screen door all morning

A bat in Ashland, MA, was found by a homeowner on the front porch screen door. The bat had been there all morning and was not taking flight.  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 […]

Missouri – bat caught by cat

A lady in Grant wood Village, MO, found a bat caught by a cat. The bat sustained injuries to his wing. 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 […]

Texas – bat found in side hardware store

A lady in San Antonio, TX,  was shopping at a hardware store and found a bat hanging from the wall inside the store. 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 […]

Texas – bat attacked by cat

A lady in San Antonio, TX, found a bat in the mouth of a cat. The cat dropped the bat and ran away but the bat sustained injuries to his wing and neck, causing him to remain grounded. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the […]

Utah – bat hanging by front door 

A lady in West Jordan, UT, found a bat hanging by her front door when she walked out to go tot work. The bat had been there all night and did not take flight. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat […]

Wisconsin – bat found in the garage

A man in Green Bay, WI, found a bat in his neighbor's garage. The bat was perfectly healthy but could not take flight. We guided 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 […]