Rehabilitated & Released
Texas – bat above door of sheriff’s department
A bat was seen clinging above the door of the sheriff's department in Granbury, TX. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a Bat World Sanctuary 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 […]
Texas – big freetail rescued from school – photo available
A big freetail was found roosting on the outside of a school in Dallas, TX. Audrey as she was soon named, was collected by a local rescue and transferred to us, where she will be evaluated and have a warm, safe place to stay during the winter.
New York – bat hanging on side of house
A bat was found hanging on concrete on the side of a house in the cold in Greenwood, 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 […]
Indiana – bat found underneath a litter box
A bat was found hiding underneath a cat little box in a bathroom in Montpelier, IN. 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 – evening bat found grounded
An undersized evening bat was found on the ground in San Antonio, Texas. Due to poor advice given by another rehabilitation organization, the bat was placed on a tree and left overnight in hopes that it would fly away. Thankfully, the bat wasn't taken by a predator overnight, and the finder decided to give us […]
Texas- bat found in hotel
A dehydrated Mexican Free-tail was found grounded inside of a hotel in Mineral Wells, Texas. 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 assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.
Pennsylvania – Bat found on front porch
An Eastern red bat was found roosting on a homeowners front porch in Oil City, Pennsylvania. Wanting to ensure the bat was healthy, the homeowner gave us a call. Since temperatures were dropping quickly, we provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat […]
Georgia – Bat in Attic
A concerned caller from Athens, GA had recently purchased a house, and the inspector informed the owner a single bat was spotted in the attic. Not knowing what to do the home owner gave us a call. We informed the caller that the bat was most likely gone by now, and provided guidance on how […]
New Jersey – bat found in attic
A bat was found trapped in the attic of a home in Newton, NJ. 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 trapped inside building
A bat was trapped inside a building in Hillsboro, 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.
Colorado – bat found inside woman’s shoe
A woman from Durango, CO had quite the surprise when she discovered a little bat hiding inside her shoe. 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 […]