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 hanging by doorway

A bat was found hanging by a doorway in Fallbrook, 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. 

Ohio – hoary pup found grounded – photo available

A homeowner found a hoary bat pup grounded in Akron, OH. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the pup and located a volunteer transporter to make the trip from Akron to Zanesville, OH. The pups will be hand-raised and released when old enough to survive in the wild.

Texas – red bat found at hotel

A juvenile red bat was found at a hotel Mineral Wells TX and brought to us by Animal Control. She will be hand-raised with other orphans until she is old enough to survive in the wild.  

Texas – bat found at apartment building

A bat was found at an apartment building in Denton, 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 will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.  

Pennsylvania – baby bat found in yard

A baby bat was found in a homeowner’s yard in Clearfield, PA. 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.

Florida – bat found on back patio

A bat was found on a homeowner's patio in Deltona, 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 will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.  

Colorado – bat found grounded

A bat was found grounded near Breckenridge, 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 he will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.  

Georgia – baby bat found grounded

A baby bat was found grounded in Locust Grove, GA. 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 driven to us in a hearse

An evening bat pup was found on a garage floor in Brock, TX. The finder brought the bat to us in a hearse. He will be hand-raised with other orphans until he is old enough to survive in the wild.  

Georgia – bat pup found grounded

A bat pup was found grounded in Perry, GA. 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 – red bat mom and pups in yard

An Eastern red bat mother carrying three pups was found grounded in a homeowners yard in Wylie, Texas. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located several Bat World Sanctuary trained rescuers in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to Bat World MidCities where he will be assessed for hopeful […]

Texas – bat found while walking

A young evening bat was found grounded on a sidewalk in Houston, Texas. 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.