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 – evening bat pup found in yard – photo available

A baby evening bat was found in a homeowner’s yard in Eastland, TX. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the little 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 grounded b behind dumpster

A bat was found grounded behind a dumpster in Kaufman, 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 Jersey – baby bats falling in barn

A homeowner in NJ had baby bats falling from a roosting site on his house. He 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 […]

Texas – baby bats in driveway

Two Eastern red bat pups were found orphaned in a driveway in Anna, Texas. The finder was told by a game warden to put the orphaned babies outside on a tree, but believing that information to be incorrect, the finder reached out to us. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the pups and […]

Oklahoma – bat on porch

An emaciated evening bat was found grounded on a porch in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. 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 – bat in road with injured wing

An eastern red bat was found injured on a roadway in Covington, GA. 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.

Oklahoma – red bat mom and pups in yard

A red  bat mom and pups were found in a homeowners yard in Braggs, OK. The bats had likely been chased from a tree by a blue jay. 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 […]

Kansas – baby and mother bat grounded

Three baby bats clinging to their mother were found in Eudora, KS. A red  bat mom and pups were found in a homeowners yard in Braggs, OK. The bats had likely been chased from a tree by a blue jay. We provided guidance as seen on this link on how to get the small family back into […]

Texas – juvenile evening bat under eve – photo available

A juvenile evening bat was found hiding under a homeowner’s eve in San Antonio, TX. He appeared healthy but because it is baby season it was best for him to be checked over by a rescuer. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. […]

Texas – red bat found grounded – photo available

A juvenile red bat was found in a homeowner’s yard in White Oak, 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/she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.

Arkansas – bat found grounded

A bat was found grounded in Bauxite, AR. 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 lawn chair

A bat was found on the cushion of a lawn chair in Weston, 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.