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 – mother and baby bat at hotel

A mother freetail and her baby were discovered inside a hotel in Mineral Wells, TX.  We provided guidance on how to safely contain the mother and her pups and sent a transport volunteer right away. The bat was brought to us where she and her babies will be assessed for hopeful release back to the […]

Texas – baby bat in driveway

An abandoned pup was found in a driveway in Sherman, TX. Wanting to give the baby the best chance, the finder called us right away. 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 […]

New York – bat on porch

A homeowner in Red Hook, NY discovered a bat on their porch. 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.

Texas – injured bat on ground

An injured bat was discovered on the ground in Houston, TX. The finder quickly 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 hopeful release back to the […]

Texas – orphaned free-tail found at diner

A baby bat was found inside a diner in Mineral Wells, TX. Realizing it had been abandoned, the finder called us for help. We rescued the pup and will hand raise her with other orphans until she is old enough to survive in the wild.

Texas – baby bat with deceased mother

A bat was discovered in Magnolia, TX and appeared to be deceased. Upon closer inspection, the mother had left behind a little pup that was still alive. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat pup and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The baby was transferred to a rescuer where […]

Texas – bat found near pool

A homeowner in San Antonio, TX found a lone bat hiding in a crevice near her pool. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. When going back to retrieve the bat, the caller discovered the bat had fley away. 

Texas – red bat pup found grounded – photo available

A baby Eastern red bat was was found lying alone on the ground in Yantis, TX. 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 – baby bat in outdoor patio

A baby bat was found laying on a homeowner’s patio in Castleberry, FL. 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 found in car wash office

A bat was found trapped in the office of a carwash in Mineral Wells, TX. We rescued the bat, who was fine and just lost. The bat was released into our bat castle where he is free to leave at will at nightfall.  

Vermont – mother and baby bats on deck

A mother red bat with two babies clinging to her was found on a homeowner’s deck in Hanover, VT. 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 […]

Texas – mother red bat with pups grounded – photo available

A mother and two baby red bats were found grounded in Strawn, TX. Thankfully the bat was uninjured and likely just chased from a tree by a blue jay or crow. 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 […]