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 – two bats grounded in parking lot

A vacationer in Houston, TX came across two bats laying helplessly on the ground in a parking lot. Thankfully, the finder had a secure box and extra towel in their car, so they were able to safely contain both bats and give us a call. We located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The […]

Oklahoma – injured brown bat

A caller in Lawton, OK found a brown bat and was worried it was injured. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. While speaking with the finder, the bat had recovered and was able to fly away just fine. The caller will keep […]

Florida – bat found lost in school

A bat was discovered by a student inside their campus hall in Milton, 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.

Ohio – bat roosting on side of house

A big brown bat was found roosting on the side of a house in Tipp City, Ohio. Having been exposed to the freezing temperatures for at least three days, we quickly went to work trying to find a volunteer to go and collect the bat. Unfortunately, the homeowner was unwilling to go near the bat […]

Texas – bat caught by cat

An evening bat was caught by a cat after accidentally flying into a semi enclosed catio in Bay Town, Texas. The owner immediately got the bat away from the cats, and got him contained. We located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area, and the bat was transferred to a rescuer where he/she will be […]

Nebraska – bat found on porch steps

An injured evening bat was found grounded on the steps of a homeowners porch near Lincoln, NE. 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. 

Indiana – bat found trapped in building

A bat was found trapped inside of a warehouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. 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 attacked by cat

A caller from Porter, TX was outside when they heard the sounds of a distressed animal. When they went to the animal's aid, they discovered it was a little bat desperately trying to defend itself from the neighborhood cat. The bat's hero quickly shooed the cat away and scooped up the bat and placed it […]

Massassachutes – bat found in attic

A homeowner in Milton, MA discovered a brown bat who they believed had been lost in their attic and made its way into the lower level of the house trying to find its way back into the wild. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the […]

New Hampshire – bat in house

A worried homeowner in Barrington, NH  found a bat in his 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.