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 – bat found by apartment front door

A bat was found in front of a tenant's apartment door in Hudson Oaks, T X. The finder was concerned for the wellbeing of the bat because he was severely dehydrated. 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 […]

Missouri – bat found inside house behind couch

A lady in Jefferson City, MO, found a little brown bat behind her couch in the inside of the house.  The bat appeared to be extremely emaciated. 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 […]

Virginia –  baby bat found outside on ground 

A baby bat was found on the sidewalk near Arlington, VA. 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.  

Pennsylvania – baby bat found in garage 

A baby bat was found in a homeowners garage in New Oxford, PA. 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.    

Georgia – baby bat found under carport

A baby bat was found in Cumming, 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.  

Florida – evening bat found in apartment

An adult evening bat was found at an apartment complex in Tampa, FL. 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 – mother and baby red bats found grounded

A mother and baby bats were found grounded in Jacksboro, TX . The bats 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 let us know if any babies […]

Texas – Three baby red bats rescued

Three baby red bats were found on the ground in Perrin, TX. We rescued the bats and will  hand-raise them until they are old enough to be released back to the wild.   

Texas – baby bat found on the ground 

A baby bat was found grounded in Denison, TX. 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 – bat on screen door

A bat was found clinging to a screen door in Spring, 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 under tree

A bat in Arlington, TX was found grounded under a tree. 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.

Oklahoma – injured baby bat at tire shop

An  injured baby bat was found at a tire shop in Ardmore, OK. 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.