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. 

Texas – Eastern red pup found clinging to dead mother

A man in Leonard, TX, found an Eastern red bat mom and baby clinging together, the mom was dead and the baby was dehydrated. 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 […]

Florida – bat found in pool

A bat was found in the pool of an Orlando, FL homeowner. The bat was aspirating and needed to get to a rehabber immediately. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and contact information for a trained rescuer in her area. We also gave information on Frog Logs, which can prevent small […]

Kansas – found pup grounded

A man in Johnson County, KS, found an orphaned evening bat on the ground by his shed. The pup was generally healthy but no mom was found. We guided on how to contain the bat safely and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The baby was transferred to a rescuer where he/she will […]

Connecticut – baby bats found grounded

A lady in Southbury, CT, found two baby bats that fell from the rafter of their barn. The baby bats were orphaned and needed help. 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 […]

New York – baby bat found grounded

A baby bat in Dutchess County, NY, was found by a lady who was watering her garden. The baby bat had been orphaned and was extremely 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 […]

Florida – baby bat found grounded

A baby bat in Orlando, FL,  was found on the ground underneath her bat house. We provided contact info for a local rescuer as to how to safely place healthy bats back into the bat house. Lastly, we provided information on how to construct a pup catcher so babies who fall in the future will […]

Texas – 3 baby bats in tree

A man in Burleson, TX, was outside mowing his lawn when he came across 3 baby bats in a tree. The baby bats were healthy overall but were considered orphaned. 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 […]

Wisconsin – juvenile bat found grounded

A lady in Green Bay, WI, found a juvenile bat on the ground outside while walking her dog. The dog noticed the bat and the owner quickly got the dog away from the bat. The bat was severely dehydrated and could not fly, most likely orphaned. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the […]

Ohio – 2 baby bats found under tree

A man in Rupert, OH, found 2 orphaned baby bats under a tree in his backyard. The baby bats were very dehydrated and emaciated. We guided 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 […]

Louisiana – Eastern red bat found in swimming pool

A lady in  Mossville, LA, found an Eastern red bat in her swimming pool. The eastern red was healthy and 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 […]

Missouri – baby bat found grounded

A homeowner in St. Louis, MO, found a baby bat in his backyard. They used gloves to contain the bat and called us. We 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.