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 – baby bat on ground

A baby bat was found at an apartment complex in Fort Worth, 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.

Connecticut – bat found in pool

A bat was found struggling to get out of a pool in CT. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat as well as 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. The bat was […]

Wisconsin – bat found in bathtub

A homeowner found a bat in a bathtub of a home being renovated near Milwaukee, WI. 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.

Florida – mom and baby bats found grounded

A mother red bat with 4 pups were found grounded in a yard in Niceville, FL. 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 […]

Texas – bat pup found in apartment parking garage

A bat pup was discovered on the ground of an apartment parking garage in Houston, Texas as someone was headed to their car. The finder immediately called us to get some help for the little bat. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. […]

California – red bat pups in driveway

As a home owner was leaving their home in Romona, CA they discovered a few Eastern red bat pups lying in their driveway. Upon realizing that the mother was no where near, the finder gave us a call. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the baby bats and located a bat-trained rescuer in […]

Texas – red bats found in yard

A home owner in Dallas, Texas happened across a few small bats lying in the grass. The finder gave us a call, and was unsure if the little bats where pups or not. After describing the bats, it was determined they were Eastern red bat pups. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the […]

Georgia – bat found in yard

While spending time outside, a concerned person from Agusta, GA realized they had a bat laying in their yard. They quickly called us hoping to help the little bat. 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 […]

Texas – mom and babies bats grounded

A homeowner in Tyler, TX found a mom and babies on the ground so placed them into a box and left them overnight. The mother bat was able to escape but her pups were not able to fly yet so were left behind. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the babies and located […]

Virginia – skinny baby bat found on steps – photo available

An emaciated baby bat was found on porch steps in Roanoke, VA. The little bat was very skinny and was clearly abandoned, so the finder gave us a call. 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 […]

Iowa- Baby found grounded

A concerned caller in Waterloo, Iowa told us they had found an abandoned baby bat on the ground near their home. 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 […]

Texas – bat found in ground

A bat was found grounded in San Antonio, TX. The finder knew cats were nearby so he contained the bat in a box and called us. Since the bat was already safely placed in a box, we located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where he will […]