Calendar of Events
M Mon
T Tue
W Wed
T Thu
F Fri
S Sat
S Sun
2 events,
Indiana – bat attacked by cat
A bat was attacked by a cat in New Lebanon, IN which left the little bat injured and with holes in his wings. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. Thankfully not pregnant or lactating so there is not an infant bat in […]
Missouri – two Eastern red pups found on deceased mother
Two Eastern red pups were found clinging to their recently deceased mother in Roby, MO. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bats and located several bat trained rescuers in the finder’s area. The babies were transferred to a rescuer where they will be hand-raised and released back to the wild when old […]
6 events,
New York – bat found outside office building
A lady in Syracuse, NY found a bat outside of the office building she works at. The bat was dehydrated and grounded, unable to fly well. 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 […]
Missouri – bat found at art gallery
A bat in St. Louis, MO, was found in an art gallery roosting in the ceiling corner of the building. 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 […]
California – bat found grounded
A man in Temecula, CA, found a bat on the ground, unable to fly. The bat was found with a broken wing. 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 […]
Wyoming – 2 baby bats found grounded
A lady in Castor, Wyoming, found 2 orphaned baby bats grounded. The pups were dehydrated and emaciated. 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 – Eastern red bat pup found on balcony ground
A lady in Mineral Wells, TX found an Eastern red bat pup on the ground of her balcony. The pup was healthy overall but was too young to be on its own. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and sent a transport volunteer right away. The bat was brought to us […]
Georgia – 2 bats found on ground after house demolition
After demolishing an old house in St. Simons Island, GA a worker found two small bats lying on the ground. It was likely the bats had escaped the home before it was destroyed. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bats and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bats were […]
3 events,
California – bat trapped in building
A lady in Thousand Oaks, CA, found a bat in a building. The bat had been trapped in the building for a few days and was severely dehydrated. 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 […]
Texas – bat stuck to fly trap
A finder in San Antonio, TX, found a bat stuck to the fly trap that was hanging on the front porch. We provided guidance on how to safely remove the bat using gloves, vegetable oil and a cotton swab. We also located a Bat World Sanctuary trained rescuer in the finder's area. The bat was […]
Ohio – Eastern red bat found
A man in Columbus, OH, found an Eastern red bat on the ground. The bat was perfectly healthy and had likely been chased from a tree by a blue jay. We provided guidance as seen on this link on how to get the bat back into a tree. We also asked the caller to please let […]
3 events,
Texas – bat roosting on ceiling
A juvenile bat was found roosting on the ceiling of an apartment complex in Rosenburg, Texas. 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.
Minnesota – bat in basement
An adult big brown bat was found trapped inside of a homeowner's basement in Rochester, MN. 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.
Texas – bat found at department store
A juvenile bat was found grounded on the sidewalk outside of a department store in Mathis, Texas. 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.
1 event,
Pennsylvania – bat found on ground
A lady and her neighbor in Ridley Park, PA found a bat on the ground, unsure of what to do the put it in a plastic bag. They then spoke to animal control who told them to call a bat sanctuary. They found our number online and gave us a call and we provided guidance […]
2 events,
South Dakota – starving brown bat pup
A brown bat pup found himself very lucky when a family in Volga, SD discovered him lying on the ground. The little one was emaciated and dehydrated, so it was very apparent he had been without his mom for some time. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained […]
Kentucky – injured bat in apartment
While moving out of their apartment in Lexington, KY a couple found a bat lying on the ground as they moved the sofa. The bat had a broken wing, and the couple feared he was injured while and sofa was moved. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located several bat-trained […]
1 event,
Texas – bat with broken wing
A bat was found roosting outside a home in McKinney, TX with a visible broken wing. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located several bat trained rescuers in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where she will be assessed and receive lifetime sanctuary as she will […]
4 events,
Texas – bat found grounded
A bat was found grounded in the heat in Lake Jackson, 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.
Ohio – starving juvenile bat on deck
A young bat was found on a deck in MccLuney, OH. The poor bat was starving and likely had not moved from this spot in several days. 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 […]
Texas – bat pup found in barber shop sink
A Mexican freetail pup was found by a local barber shop owner in Mineral Wells, TX in a sink. The baby was very thin and dehydrated so we sent a staff member right away. We rescued the pup and will hand-raise him with other orphans until he is old enough to survive in the wild.
Texas – Eastern red juvenile with broken wing.
A caller from a local apartment complex in Weatherford, TX had found a young Eastern red bat in the hall of the complex. The bat had a severely broken wing, and with large ceiling fans in the hall above it was apparent what had happened. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat […]
5 events,
Texas – bat found in driveway
An injured Eastern red bat was found grounded in a driveway in San Antonio, Texas. 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.
Canada – bat found on side of wall, overheating and dehydrated
A bat was found roosting on the side of a building in Summerlands, BC, Canada. It was incredibly hot outside, and the little bat was dehydrated and quickly overheating. 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 […]
Arizona – canyon bat found grounded – photo available
A canyon bat was found grounded near a home in Flagstaff, AZ. 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.
New Jersey – injured Eastern red found under tree
A homeowner in Atlantic City, NJ found an Eastern red under a tree, desperately trying to hide under a pile of leaves. The bat was thin and had an injured wing, and being an avid animal lover, the finder called to get help for the little one immediately. We provided guidance on how to safely […]
Texas – red bat found on picnic table
A student at a local college in Weatherford, TX called with concern about a bat they had seen sitting on top of a picnic table at the campus. Unfortunately, the student did not know how to contain the bat but took a photo of it before heading to class. The bat seemed to be healthy […]
2 events,
New York – bat by office building
A baby bat was found lying on the floor of an office building in Queens, NY. 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 on porch
A man in San Antonio, TX, found a baby bat on his front porch. The pup was severely dehydrated and emaciated. 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 […]
4 events,
Tennessee – Eastern red bat found on ground
A man in Nashville, TN, had found an Eastern red bat on the ground and was concerned for its safety. The bat had likely been chased from a tree by a blue jay. We provided guidance as seen on this link on how to get the bat back into a tree. We also asked the […]
California – baby bat found in public bathroom
An individual in Canyon Country, CA, found a bat roosting on the wall near the trash can in a public park bathroom. The bat seemed healthy but could not take flight. 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 […]
South Carolina – brown bat found on ground
A man in Union, SC had found a brown bat on the ground next to his car. The brown bat had a broken leg and wing. 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 […]
New Jersey – bat found on busy road
A lady in Berkley, NJ, found a bat on the side of a busy road. That bat could not fly and had a broken wing. The finder did not follow instructions on the voicemail and the bat had, unfortunately passed away.
3 events,
Georgia – bat found grounded
A man in Atlanta, GA, found a bat on the ground and was concerned for its wellbeing. When the caller had gotten a hold of us, the bat took flight and flew away.
Texas – bat found in yard
A lady in Granbury, TX, found a bat outside in their yard that was not flying. 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.
France – baby bat found in house
A lady in Chamonix, France, found a baby bat in their house. The baby bat was dehydrated and emaciated. 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 […]
0 events,
3 events,
Oklahoma – Eastern red found grounded
A lady in Woodward, OK, found a bat on the ground outside her house. 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 bat back into a tree. We also asked the caller to please let us know […]
Wisconsin – bat found injured in tree
A man in Green Bay, WI, found an injured bat in the tree. The bat had a broken wing and was severely dehydrated. 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 […]
Texas – Mexican free tail pup found outside of a bakery
A lady working in a local bakery in Mineral Wells, TX, found a Mexican free-tail pup outside that was orphaned, severely emaciated, and dehydrated. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and sent a transport volunteer right away. The bat was brought to us where he will be assessed for hopeful release […]
2 events,
Utah – bat found outside of a coffee shop
A lady in Perry, UT, found a bat outside of her local coffee shop hanging onto a chair. The bat was very dehydrated. 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 […]
Texas – bat found grounded
A lady in Houston, TX, was found grounded with an injured wing. 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.