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. 

Louisiana – baby bat found in yard

A baby bat was found in a homeowners yard in Florarine, Louisiana. 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.

Indiana – bats falling from roost

Bats were falling from a bat house in Indianapolis, IN that was apparently overheating. 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 be […]

Texas – bats falling from bat house

Baby and adult bats were falling from a bat house in Grapevine, TX. The bats were overcrowded and overheating.  We provided contact info for our rescue volunteers 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 […]

Kentucky-  pup found on garage floor – sprayed with water 

A homeowner found a baby bat on his garage floor in Bethel, KY and sprayed s/he with water to “make it fly away.” 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 […]

Georgia – Juvenile bat found in garage

A concerned mother called after her child had alerted her to a small animal lying on the ground in their garage in Appling, GA. The woman used a towel to guide the bat out of the garage, but then realized the little bat may be in need of help. We provided guidance on how to […]

Texas – mother red bat fell out of tree after storm

A mother red bat was found lying on the ground after a storm in Commerce, TX, with her babies clinging to her. The finder was concerned about the mother being injured from the strong winds and rain. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and her babies and located a bat-trained rescuer […]

Texas – bat found on porch

A bat was found on a porch in San Antonio, TX. the homeowner quickly gave us a call, wanting to ensure the little bat got the help it needed. 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 […]

Kentucky – baby bat falls from ceiling with injured wing

A homeowner in Flatwoods, KY noticed something fall from the ceiling in her home, and was shocked when she realized it was a baby bat. The finder quickly used a towel to place the pup safely in a secure box, and as she was doing so noticed the little one had an injured wing. We […]

Texas – mother bat drops pups after storm

A resident in Conroe, TX found 3 small bat pups scattered in the grass below a tree after a storm hit the area. She looked around and noticed the mother up high in a tree, who took off and flew away without her babies. Now that the babies were abandoned, she knew they would need […]

Florida – bat fell out of tree

A homeowner in Altamonte Springs, FL witnessed a bat fall out of a tree in their yard. They quickly went to the bats aid and used a towel to move the little one into a shaded area while they called for help. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a […]

Texas – bat found exhausted from heat

A local resident in Palmview, TX found a bat lying on the ground. It was extremely hot outside, so she quickly used gloved to place the bat in a secure box and bring the little one out of the heat. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer […]

Kentucky – baby bat found on the front porch

An individual in Middleborough, KY found a baby bat on their front porch. The pup was orphaned and was 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 and released when […]