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. 

Virginia – bat grounded in driveway

A bat was found lying in a driveway in Oak Grove, VA. The home owner wanted to help the little bat, so they gave us a call. 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 […]

Texas – bat grounded at local barber shop

A local barber shop owner found a bat laying on the ground outside of their building in Mineral Wells, TX. Thankfully, the finder new our sanctuary was close by and safely contained the little bat and gave us a call. We sent a transport volunteer right away. The bat was brought to us where he […]

New Mexico – bat hanging on apartment door

A bat was found hanging on the outside of an apartment door in Albuquerque, NM. The resident of the apartment gave a us a call right away. 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 […]

Mississippi – bat found on sidewalk

A passerby happened across a little bat that was laying helplessly on the sidewalk in Hernando, MS. Knowing this is not a safe place for the bat and that it needed help, the finder gave us a call. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the […]

Florida – bat trapped inside building

A bat was discovered inside a building in Gainesville, FL. Upon realizing the bat was trapped and most likely dehydrated and weak, the finder got in contact with us. 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 […]

North Carolina – bat trapped in furnace

A home owner in Marshall, NC discovered a bat had been roosting in their homes furnace, and was unable to get out. The little bat had been trapped for a few days and desperately needed help. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. […]

New York – bat grounded behind business office

A business owner found a little bat grounded behind the office building in Brockport, 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 the wild.  

Oklahoma – hoary bat found grounded

A hoary bat was found grounded in a homeowners back yard in Oklahoma City, OK. The little bat was severely dehydrated and emaciated, and upon closer inspection the bat also had cacti needles in it's wing. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. […]

Texas – bat found inside warehouse

A bat was trapped inside a warehouse in Dallas, 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 grounded at gym

A bat was found grounded inside a gym in Green Bay 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.