Rehabilitated & Released
Florida – bat injured by cat
A concerned caller from Gainesville, FL had witnessed a bat being attacked by a cat, and quickly shooed the cat away, saving the little bat from further injury or worse. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat will receive supportive care […]
New York – bat found on balcony
A bat was found lying on a balcony in Long Island, NY in the cold early morning. The finder gave us a call, concerned that the bat may have 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 […]
Midcities – bat fallen from tree
While out running errands in Dallas, TX a woman witnessed an Eastern red bat fall from a tree. It had likely been chased by a bird and was exhausted. 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 […]
Florida – bat found crawling on apartment sidewalk
When coming home late from work, an apartment resident in Allentown, Florida saw a small bat crawling on the sidewalk. 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 […]
Canada – Rehab advise given
We were contacted by bat rehabilitators in Toronto, Canada who had recently had a bat come into their care. The little bat seemed healthy, but it was far to cold to release him. We provided guidance as well as book chapters on caring for insectivorous bats, housing, nutrition and releasing back to the wild when […]
Wisconsin – bat found in airport hallway
An employee of a local airport in Milwaukee, WI found a small bat clinging to the wall in a hallway of the large airport. It was certainly not a safe spot for the bat, and he would likely not be able to find his way out of the large airport. We provided guidance on how […]
Massachusetts – bat found at local campus
A university student in Medford, MA found a bat laying on the ground at their campus. 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.
Oklahoma – bat grounded at bank
An employee in Tulsa, OK found a bat grounded at the bank she was working at. The little bat was on the sidewalk outside and in the sun, so she was concerned and wanted to help. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. […]
California – bat found grounded
A little bat was found grounded on the sidewalk by a local in Irvine, CA. 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.
Maryland – bat on planter
A homeowner in Jacksonville, MD found a bat clinging to a planter on their back patio. 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.
Arizona – bat grounded in home
A resident in Strawberry, AZ discovered a bat lying in the hallway of their home. 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 – Red bat chased out of tree
A resident in Mena, AR witnessed an Eastern red bat being chased out of a tree by a bird. She watched as the little bat hit the ground, and she quickly went to his aid. The poor bat was injured by the bird, and it's wing appeared to be broken. We provided guidance on how […]