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. 

North Carolina – baby bat found at apartments

A baby bat had been found in an apartment complex in Greenboro, NC. 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 he/she will be hand-raised and released when old enough to survive.

Georgia – baby bat found in yard

A home owner in Mavleton, GA was shocked to find a lone bat pup lying in their yard so they immediately gave us a call. 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 will be […]

Texas – bat caught by cat

A pet owner in Bonham, TX discovered that their cat had caught a bat and was concerned about the bat's condition. They gave us a call to see if we could help the little bat recover from the attack. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in […]

New York – bat was found grounded in parking lot of school

A bat was found in a school parking lot in Brooklyn, NY. 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 pup fallen from bat house

A baby bat fell from a bat house in Quakertown, PA. The hot temperatures likely caused the roost to overheat. We advised creating a pup catcher, as seen on this link, so that babies who fall can crawl back in on their own. The baby bat who had fallen was placed on the net and he […]

South Carolina – bat found grounded

A bat was found grounded in Charleston, 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.  

Texas – mother and baby bat found in yard

A mother bat with babies was found in a homeowner's yard in Dallas, TX. . We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bats and located a Bat World Sanctuary  rescuer in the finder’s area. The bats were transferred to the rescuer and assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.  

Kentucky – baby bats found at apartment complex

Baby bats were found at an apartment complex in Lexington, KY. 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.  

California – baby bat found on porch

A baby bat was found on a porch in Rocklin, CA . 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.  

Illinois – bat caught at airport – photo available

A hoary bat was found grounded at an airport in Chicago, IL. Thankfully the bat was uninjured and likely downed from a storm that passed through. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and as well as instructions on how to release the bat at nightfall after the sun has gone down, […]

Idaho – baby bat on side of house

A bat pup was found on the side of a house in Idaho City, ID. 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 – two baby bats found in garage

Two baby red bats were found in a homeowners garage in Mineral Wells, TX. Sadly, one of the babies was deceased when we arrived. We rescued the baby, who will be hand-raised for the next 10 to 12 weeks. After flight training he will be released back to the wild.