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. 

Maryland – baby bat found in garage

A little bat pup was found grounded in garage in Jacksonville, MD. 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.

Florida – Bat found in truck bed

A caller had found a bat in the bed of their truck in Melbourne, FL as they were getting ready to leave. There was water pooled in the truck bed and the little bat was struggling to escape. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the […]

Colorado – bat found clinging to wall

A home owner in clinging Arvada, Colorado onto the wall. Not knowing what to do, they called us for assistance. 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 […]

Kansas – bat with broken wing

After being unable to locate a rescuer on their own in Wichita, Kansa, a distressed caller contacted us about a bat they were desperately trying to get help for. The bat appeared to have a broken wing, and needed immediate care. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained […]

Ohio – two baby bats found in yard

Two baby bats were found laying in a yard in Medina, OH. 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 – tricolor bat on patio

A tricolor bat was found on a homeowner’s patio in Little Elm, 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.

Alabama – bat found on porch

A bat was found on a homeowner’s porch in Attalla, AL. 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.

New Jersey – Injured bat in danger of being smothered

An injured bat was found grounded in Lawrenceville, NJ. The finder called animal control and animal control sent the police to the finder's house. The police wanted to suffocate in a bag but the finder declined and called us. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in […]

New York – baby found grounded

A bat pup was found grounded on the sidewalk in Flushing, NY. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The baby was transferred to a rescuer where he/she will be hand-raised and released when old enough to survive.

Texas – bat in house

A bat was found flying through a homeowner’s house in Pearland, 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.  

Florida – free-tail bat found grounded

A free-tailed bat was found grounded in Augusta, FL and the finder was trying to feed him Gatorade. We were alerted and reached out to the finder. We 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. […]