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 inside rental unit

A  bat was found in a Mineral Wells, TX rental unit. The healthy bat was found hiding behind a painting in an empty apartment and needed some assistance. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and sent a transport volunteer right away. The bat was brought to us where he will be […]

New York – bat found on sidewalk

A bat was found by a passerby lying on the sidewalk in New York, NY. 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.

Arkansas – bat found under rug

A caller from Paragould, AK was shocked to discover a tiny bat hiding under a rug at her workplace. Concerned for the bat's wellbeing, as people had been walking on the rug while the bat was possibly underneath, the finder safely contained the bat in a secure cardboard box using gloves. We located a bat-trained […]

North Carolina – bat under apartment stairwell

While making their way down the stairwell, a resident of an apartment complex in Greensboro, NC noticed a small object beneath the stairs. Upon further inspection, they realized it was a frightened little bat and knew it needed help. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in […]

Mississippi- bat found on sidewalk

While out for an evening walk with her dog, a woman in Hernando, MS came across an eastern red bat lying on the sidewalk. She immediately jumped to action, and using a cloth safely contained the bat in a secure shoe box. Fearful for the bat's wellbeing, she brought the little one home with her […]

Connecticut – bat found grounded in the cold

A concerned home owner gave us a call after finding a bat lying on the ground outside their home in Stafford Springs, CT, worried that the bat had gotten too cold. 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 […]

California – evening bat found near barn

A homeowner in Fresno, CA had found an evening bat roosting on the outside of his barn. Using gloves, the finder gently scooped the bat into a safe box and provided a shallow dish of water. We located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where he/she will be […]

Florida – bat found clinging to fishing net

The owner of a fishing shop in Gainesville, FL discovered a little bat clinging to a fishing net within 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 hopeful release back […]

Texas- bat on sidewalk

An individual was walking down the sidewalk in Conroe, TX when they discovered an injured bat on the ground. 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 […]