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 in dress store

A bat was found on the floor of a local dress shop in Mineral Wells, TX. 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.

Louisanna – stopped a colony of bats from being exterminated

There was a colony of bats roosting in an apartment complex in Baton Rouge, LA that was at risk of being exterminated by the landlord. We contacted state officials and alerted them to this matter, and now the landlord must wait until the fall to do a humane exclusion rather than killing off the bats. 

California – juvenile bat found grounded

A concerned caller found a juvenile bat on the grounds in Gora, CA. They 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 she will […]

Idaho – injured bat found grounded

A bat was found grounded in Saint Maries, ID. The finder did not have a box to contain the little bat in, so they quickly scooped him up with a grocery bag and called us right away. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s […]

Massachusetts – bat found in office building

A bat was found on the fourth floor of an office building in Worcester, MA. Because it was such an odd place for a bat to be, the finder was not expecting to find a bat and did not know what to do with him. She scooped him into a cup and left him on […]

Texas – juvenile Eastern red found in apartments

While walking their dog at their apartment complex in Addison, TX, a resident had noticed a little Eastern red bat lying on the concrete next to a neighbor's door. He was lying on his back and in obvious need of help so the finder gave us a call. We provided guidance on how to safely […]

Iowa – bat found in office building

A bat was found in an office building in Cedar Rapids, IA. 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 she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.

Wisconsin – baby bat found near semi truck

A baby bat was found near a semi truck in Madison, WI, and the finder was concerned the bat may have been trapped in the truck. 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 will […]

Texas – bat found in dress shop

A shop owner found a bat in her dress shop in Mineral Wells, TX. She called us, and 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 will be assessed for hopeful release back to the […]

Utah – bat found grounded

An individual found a bat grounded in Ogden, UT.  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 she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.

California – Bat found in basement 

A person found a bat in her basement in San Jose, 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 will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.

Colorado – Bat found grounded

A citizen found a grounded bat in Aurora, CO. 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 she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.