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. 

Alabama – bat caught by cat – photo available

A juvenile big brown bat was caught by a cat in Dothan, AL. 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 – baby bat on sidewalk

A baby bat was found on a sidewalk in McAlester, OK. 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 – baby bat found in driveway

A baby bat was found in a driveway in Lakeside, 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.

Texas – baby bat found in yard

A baby bat was found on the ground in Stephenville, TX. We rescued the baby and will hand-raise it for release when old enough to survive.

Idaho – bat accidentally stepped on while roofing

A bat was accidentally stepped on by a roofer in Fairfield, ID. We 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 for hopeful release back into the wild.

South Carolina – bats in chimney

Bats formed a nursery colony in a homeowner's chimney in Newberry, SC, and she wanted them removed. We worked with the homeowner on not excluding the bats until in September, when the babies all are flying. At that time, she can perform a humane eviction using the instructions on our website. We also provided the […]

Missouri – bat stuck in glue trap

A bat in Coumbia, MO, was safely pulled off of a fly trap by using shampoo. We provided guidance on how to keep the bat safely and comfortably contained and located a Bat World Sanctuary trained rescuer in her area. The  bat was transferred to a rescuer where he/she can be assessed and hopefully returned […]

Texas – pregnant bat found grounded

A pregnant Mexican free-tail was found grounded outside of a thrift store in Mineral Wells, Texas. The finder carefully scooped the bat into a box and brought her to Bat World Sanctuary. We will care for until she gives birth and both mom and pup can be safely released together.

Florida – yellow bats fallen from tree

A large branch fell from an oak tree outside Jacksonville, FL. Yellow bats had unfortunately made their home in the branch, and while most of them flew away unharmed, a couple were left behind. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the pups and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The babies […]

Kansas – mom with pups attacked by bird – photo available

A caller from Pomona, Kansas witnessed an Eastern red bat being 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 if any babies were abandoned so we could […]

Pennsylvania – brown bat grounded at office building

When arriving to their office building, a concerned caller had discovered a bat lying on the ground in Pittsburgh, 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 […]