Rehabilitated & Released
Indiana – bats grounded after storm
A mother bat and her pups were found about three inches off the ground after a storm passed through Indianapolis, 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 she will be assessed for hopeful release […]
Missouri – bat found while hiking
A bat was found with a deceased roostmate on a hiking trail in St. Louis, 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 – two baby bats on steps
Two baby bats were found on apartment steps in Los Angeles, 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 she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.
North Carolina – injured bat in road
A person found an injured bat in a road in Charlotte, 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 she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.
Ohio – bat found grounded
An employee found a grounded bat at work in North Ridgeville, OH. She and a co-worker safely contained the bat in a box and called us. We 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.
Texas – juvenile bats flying in boutique
An employee found four juvenile freetail bats flying in her boutique in Mineral Wells, TX. She called us and watched the bats land so that we could locate them quickly and contain them. They have been hydrated and examined and soon will be released back to the wild.
Idaho – bat cornered by cat
A bat was found cornered by a cat near Eagle, ID. The finder confined the cat and then called Bat World for 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 to a rescuer where she will be assessed for […]
California – bat found grounded
A bat was found grounded in Saugus, 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 she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.
Texas – bat flying low
A bat was spotted flying low in a warehouse in Weatherford, 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 she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.
Texas – 6 bats trapped in dress shop
Six juvenile free-tailed bats were found trapped inside a dress shop in Mineral Wells, TX. We rescued the bats, who were all dehydrated and a few were thin. There is a severe heat wave in the area with temps over 110 degrees. We are providing supportive care until the weather cools a little and they […]
Utah – bat in yard
A bat was found in a homeowner’s yard in Moab, 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.
North Carolina – baby bat found grounded
A baby bat was found on the ground in Woodbine, NC. The finders called a rehab center who told them to just "leave the baby on the ground so mom could find it", which is always a death sentence for bats of any age. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and […]