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 – bat caught by cat

A bat had been caught by a cat in Winnsboro, TX. To get the bat some help, the finder gave 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 a rescuer where he will be assessed for […]

Georgia – bat pup attacked by dogs – photo available

A  few dogs had been found surrounding a bat pup in Dawsonville, Georgia. The owner quickly got the dogs away from the bat and called us. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the baby bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The baby was transferred to a rescuer where he/she […]

Texas – red bat found in yard

A red bat was found in a homeowner's yard in Hurst, 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.    

Indiana – bat caught by cat

A dog walker saw a cat attacking a bat in Bloomington, IN. She was able to chase the cat away. 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 […]

Maryland – bat pup found on ground

An evening bat pup was found grounded near Chesapeake Beach, MD. 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.

Iowa – pup found tangled grass after storm

After a sever weather storm, a baby bat was found tangled and wet in the debris in Des Moines, Iowa. 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 […]

Texas – red bat pup grounded

A red bat pup was found grounded near a barn in Mineral Wells TX. We rescued the pup, who appeared dehydrated and exhausted from the heat. She will be hand raised with other orphaned red bats until she is old enough to survive on her own in the wild. 

Indiana – Baby bat found with deceased mother

3 deceased bats were discovered in a church in Evansville, ID. Upon further inspection, a live baby bat was found still clinging to its mother. 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 […]

Texas – bat clinging to mesh in swimming pool

A bat was found nearly drowned in a pool in Hudson Oaks, Tx. After getting the bat removed from the pool, the finder gave us a call. We provided contact information for a Bat World Sanctuary trained rescuer in her area. We also gave information on Frog Logs, which can prevent small animals from drowning. […]

South Carolina – bat on porch

A bat was found on a homeowner’s porch in Columbia, SC. 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 Jersey – starving baby bat found in puddle – photo available

An extremely emaciated big brown bat pup was found in a puddle of water in New Jersey. 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. […]