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 – red bat mom and pup on ground

A red bat mom with a pup was found on the ground in Wiley, TX. Thankfully they were uninjured and likely chased from the tree by a bird. We provided guidance as seen on this link on how to get the small family back into a tree. We also asked the caller to please let us know […]

Oklahoma – red bat pup on porch – photo available

A red bat was found on a homeowner’s porch in Arkoma, OK. 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.    

Missouri – bat on window screen

A bat was found clinging to a homeowner’s screen window 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 he will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.

Pennsylvania – bat flew into bathroom

A bat flew into a home and ended up in the bathroom in Philadelphia, 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 he will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.

Maryland – bat fell from tree

A bat pup fell from a tree in Mechanicsville, Maryland and the finder kept the pup for several days, feeding him heavy cream before reaching out to us. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the pup and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The baby was transferred to a rescuer where […]

Texas – bat rescued from pool

A juvenile bat crawled out soaking wet from a pool in Brock, Texas. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat, and the finders brought her to us. We will hand-raise the bat and release her when she's old enough to survive.

Iowa – bats falling from barn roost

A homeowner in Iowa had baby bats falling from their roost in her barn. She used a glove to gather them up and called us. The hot temperatures likely caused the roost to overheat. We advised hanging screen the length of the roost and creating a pup catcher, as seen on this link, so that […]

Texas – bat in apartment hallway

A bat was found in an apartment hallway in Irving, 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.

New Mexico – bat roosting on hotel room door

A bat was found roosting on a hotel room door in Albuquerque, NM. 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/she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild. 

North Carolina – bat not leaving tree trunk

A homeowner realized a bat was not moving from her roosting spot on a tree trunk. 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/she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild. 

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.