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 grounded

A sweet lady from Austin, Texas found a bat on the ground during her daily walk. She quickly called us so we could help her get this little bat some help. We provided guidance on how to contain the bat safely and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to […]

New Jersey- bat grounded in house

A homeowner in Princeton, New Jersey called about a bat that was grounded in their house. 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 grounded

A lady in Houston, TX found a bat on the ground injured with labor breathing. 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. 

Massachusetts- dogs found a bat in the backyard

A lady's dog in Clinton, MA  found a bat in the backyard. When she went over to see what was happening she noticed this bat was grounded and not moving well. 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 […]

California- bat found roosting in apartment

A bat in San Jose, CA was found roosting on top of an apartment door. When the tenant arrived she saw the bat and wanted to make sure it got to a safe place. She contacted us and we provided guidance on how to contain the bat safely and located a bat-trained rescuer in the […]

Florida- bat found on ground with torn wing

A lady in Pensacola, FL was concerned and called us immediately when she found a bat with a torn wing on the ground. We provided guidance on how to contain the bat safely 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 […]

Mississippi- bat found on front porch

A bat was found freezing on the front porch of a homeowner's house in Biloxi, MS.  The homeowner was worried and concerned and wanted to get the bat to help right away. We provided guidance on how to contain the bat safely and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to […]

California – bat on ground

A bat was found on the ground in the backyard of a homeowner's house in Antioch, CA. With concern, they reached out to us so we could assist the situation. 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 […]

Texas- bat found in grass

A young man was doing the lawn in San Antonio, Tx when he came across a bat that had fallen out of a tree. He was concerned for it's safety and wanted to make sure it got the help it needed. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained […]

New York- bat found under bird bath

A sweet lady in Niagara Falls, NY was outside attending her garden when she came across a bat that was grounded underneath the bird bath. 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 […]

Florida- 2 bats in apartment stairwell

A lady was coming home from work one night and found two bats roosting in her apartment stairwell in Oxford, FL. She immediately called us so we could assist her in this situation. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bats and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bats were […]