Rehabilitated & Released
Texas – bat found at coffee bar
An employee called us from a local coffee and cocktail bar in Mineral Wells, TX after discovering a bat in their café. 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 […]
Maryland- bat with possible torn wings found clinging to tree
A concerned caller had found a bat laying next to a creek in Frederick, MD. The bat appeared to have shredded wing membrane, so the finder wanted to get the little bat help as soon as possible. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s […]
Missouri – bat found in front yard
A bat was found grounded in a home owners front yard near Kansas City, MO. 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 near garage door
A caller had found a bat lying near her garage door in San Clarita, CA. The finder had placed the bat in a box and left it in a tree overnight, and in the morning the bat was gone. The called explained the bat seemed very mobile and active, so hopefully it only needed some […]
Texas – 22 bats rescued from abandoned building
22 more bats were rescued from the same local abandoned building in Mineral Wells, Texas from earlier this week. Staff members have been checking the abandoned apartment daily for more bats in need of help. The 22 were brought to the sanctuary to be triaged, hydrated, and fed. All were in good condition and were […]
California – juvenile bat found grounded below roost
A juvenile bat was found lying on the ground below the colony's roost in Marietta, CA. Not knowing how long the little bat was laying there, the finder decided the best course of action would be to locate a rehabber. They used the map on our website to locate a trained rescuer, who was able […]
Texas – bat grounded in local boutique
A bat was found grounded in a local boutique 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.
Texas – 4 more bats recovered from abandoned building
Staff members continue to check on the colony in the local abandoned apartment building in Mineral Wells, TX. 4 more bats were recovered and brought to the sanctuary for triage. The bats in critical condition will stay at the facility until they are healthy enough to be released, and the others were released into our […]
Virginia – bat found at doorstep
A bat was found lying on a doorstep in Richmond, VA. 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.
Kentucky – bat stepped on
A grounded bat was unnoticed by a passerby in Louisville, KY who unfortunately stepped on the little bat. He seemed okay, but the caller noticed damage to the bat's wing and was unsure if it was a prior injury or was from getting stepped on. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat […]
Pennsylvania – bat by front door
A bat was found roosting on a front door in Henry, PA. 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.
Colorado – bat on porch
A home owner came across a little bat roosting on their front porch in Fort Collins, CO. Not knowing if the bat needed help, they decided to give 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 […]