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. 

California – bat in backyard

A homeowner in Los Angeles, CA found a grounded bat in her backyard.  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 grounded under car

A bat was found in a driveway and under a car in Fishers, 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.

New York – injured  bat found grounded

A bat was found grounded in Mayapac, New York. 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 – juvenile bat trapped in dress shop

A juvenile free-tailed bat was trapped in a dress shop in Mineral Wells, TX. We rescued the bat, who is thin but in good shape. She will receive supportive care until she gains weight and can be released.

New York – injured bat found grounded

A bat was found grounded in Mayapac, New York. 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 – juvenile bat trapped in dress shop

A juvenile free-tailed bat was trapped in a dress shop in Mineral Wells, TX. We rescued the bat, who is thin but in good shape. She will receive supportive care until she gains weight and can be released.

Texas – Bat hanging in doorway

A bat was discovered hanging in a doorway in Italy, 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.

Texas – bat on porch with broken wing – photo available

A bat was found with an injured wing clinging to the brick of a homeowners house in Mejia, TX. They finder called us immediately, wanted to get the little bat some help. 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 […]

Florida – bat with injured wing on patio

A bat was found with an injured wing on a patio in Gainesville, 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.

New York – bat found grounded covered in bugs

A bat was discovered in poor shape on the ground in Le Roy, NY. Upon further inspection, the finder saw that the little bat was covered in bugs, and was in desperate need of help. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The […]

Indiana – bat found grounded

A bat was discovered grounded near Indianapolis, IN. Not knowing how to help the little bat, the finder 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 for hopeful […]

Mississippi – bat stuck between screen doors

A home owner was shocked to find a bat stuck between the screen doors of their home. Concerned about the wellbeing of the bat in the summer heat, they gave us a call for help. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The […]