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 caught by cat

A bat in Arlington, TX was attacked by a cat in the late hours of the night. Thankfully, someone was still awake and noticed the cat playing with the very frightened bat. They took action quickly, and were able to safe the bat just in time, and he only suffered a broken wing. We provided […]

Texas – bat in yard

A concerned person found a bat in their yard in Frio, TX and called Bat World Sanctuary for help. 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 […]

California – bat fell from gutter

A home owner in Wallace, CA found a little Mexican freetail bat that had falling from its roost under the house's gutters. 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 […]

Texas – bat found grounded

A bat was found on the ground in San Antonio, 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.  

Wisconsin –  Bat found in the snow

A bat was found grounded in the snow in Stevens Point, WI. 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 in the cold

A bat was found downed from the cold in Kingwood, 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 in snow

A bat was found in Robstown, TX lying in the cold snow. The finder thankfully noticed the little bat in their driveway. 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 […]

Missouri- bat found in yard

A bat was found in a snowy yard in Colombia, MO. The finder quickly and safely contained the bat in a box, hoping there was still time to save him. Due to their quick action, the cold bat came to. We located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer […]

Wisconsin – brown bat found frozen in snow

A worried person in Green Bay, WI found a brown bat alive but buried in the snow. Out of panic they called Bat World for help. 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 […]

Florida – bat found yard

A homeowner in Orlando, FL found a bat in their yard. With concern for the bat the homeowner wanted to get the bat help and make sure it had a safe place to recover. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat […]

Connecticut – bat found by front door

A bat was grounded by the front door of someone's house in Cheshire, CT. 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.