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 found grounded

A bat was found grounded 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.    

California – bat found under porch

A bat was found crawling under a porch in Lake Poway, 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.    

Texas – injured bat in horse barn

A little bat was found inside a horse barn in Aubrey, TX. Realizing the bat was injured, the finder quickly 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 will be assessed […]

California – bat injured by cat

After rescuing a bat from a cat in Santa Rosa, CA, the bat's savior noticed he was injured 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 will be assessed […]

North Carolina – bat found in shed

A bat was found grounded in a shed in Gastonia, NC. 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 found grounded

After coming across a helpless grounded bat in Dayton, OH, the bat's finder gave us a call hoping to find some help for the little guy. 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 […]

Texas- evening bat grounded

A young evening bat was found grounded outside of a pizza shop near Possum Kingdom Lake in Texas. The owner of the store, having been a follower of ours, knew that the little one needed help, and called us right away. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat, and the finder drove […]

Arizona – bat hanging by doorway

A bat was found hanging by the doorway of a home in Williams, AZ. 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 behind shop

A shop employee happened across a bat grounded behind the shop 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.

Georgia- Eastern red bat grounded – photo available

An extremely emaciated Eastern red bat was found grounded in a homeowners backyard in Marietta, Georgia. Quickly getting her dogs away from the bat, the finder gave us a call for information on how to help. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. […]

Texas- bat inside grocery store

A Mexican Free-tail was found trapped inside of a grocery store in Mineral Wells, Texas. Upon receiving the call, Bat World staff headed into town armed with nets and ladders. It was reported that multiple bats were flying throughout the store, but upon inspection, only one was located. He was returned to the sanctuary and […]