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New York—bat in vacant house low on wall
New York—bat in vacant house low on wall
A bat was found hanging low on a wall in a vacant house in Otisco, 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. […]
Ohio—bat in stairway
Ohio—bat in stairway
A bat was spotted in a stairway in Cincinnati, OH .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—bat in driveway
Texas—bat in driveway
A bat was spotted in a homeowners driveway in Clearlake. 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 will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.
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Brazil—bat with torn tail membrane—photo available
Brazil—bat with torn tail membrane—photo available
An animal caregiver in Brazil received a free-tailed bat who was found grounded with a torn membrane. We provided guidance via email as well as book chapters on caring for bats in captivity until the membrane heals., which will take two to three months. After that he will be fine and can be returned to […]
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Florida—bat found at condo complex
Florida—bat found at condo complex
A bat was found at a condo complex in Jacksonville, FL. 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.
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Alabama—bat found in grocery store
Alabama—bat found in grocery store
A bat was found inside a grocery store in Mobile, AL. The staff member who found the bat reported that many bats have found their way in over the past year. 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 […]
Texas—bat found grounded on tennis court—photo available
Texas—bat found grounded on tennis court—photo available
A bat was found laying on a tennis court in Spring, TX. The finder took the bat home and fed him/her pureed mango. We reached out to the finder and gave her several numbers of rescuers who are close by. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where he will be assessed for hopeful release […]
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Virginia—bat found on porch
Virginia—bat found on porch
A bat was found on a homeowners porch in Richmond, VA. 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.
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Texas—evening bat found grounded
Texas—evening bat found grounded
An evening bat was spotted grounded and surrounded by cats in Arlington, TX. He was rescued by Bat World MidCities and was found to have a small wound on the top of his head. He received an injection of warmed electrolytes, receiving pain medication, antibiotics. He should make a full recovery and be ready to […]
Texas—bat in exam room of doctor’s office
Texas—bat in exam room of doctor’s office
A bat was found on the floor of an exam room of a doctor’s office in Dallas, 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 will be assessed for hopeful release back to […]
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Texas—bat trapped in dental office—photo available
Texas—bat trapped in dental office—photo available
A bat was seen stuck in the window blinds of a dental office in Mineral Wells, TX. We rescued the bat, who is uninjured thankfully just a bit dehydrated. "Toofers" received an injection of warmed electrolytes to overcome the dehydration and will receive supportive care until the spring when he can be released.
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Texas—bat found in dining room—photo available
Texas—bat found in dining room—photo available
An evening bat was found clinging to a a chandelier in a dining room in Corsicana, TX. She was transported to Bat World MidCities where she was found to be a bit thin and dehydrated, but otherwise in good shape. she will receive supportive care until she gains weight and can be released in the […]
Missouri—bat hit car dealership window
Missouri—bat hit car dealership window
A bat was seen hitting the window of a car dealership in Kansas City, MO. 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.
Iowa—bat found in grocery store
Iowa—bat found in grocery store
A bat was found in a homeowners back yard in Des Moines, IA. 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.
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Texas—bat found on apartment mailbox
Texas—bat found on apartment mailbox
An evening bat became lost and ended up clinging to a mailbox at an apartment complex in Dallas, TX. She was rescued by Bat World MidCities. She is a little thin so she will receive supportive care until she gains weight and can be released in the spring.
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California—bat in laundry room—photo available
California—bat in laundry room—photo available
A homeowner in San Diego, CA, with a laundry room open to the outdoors, found a bat hanging from a cord. We provided contact info for a Bat World Sanctuary 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. […]
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Iowa—bat in garage
Iowa—bat in garage
A bat was found in a homeowners garage in Waverly, IA. 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.
Chili—bat found grounded
Chili—bat found grounded
A free-tailed bat was found grounded by a biologist in Chili. We provided guidance via email as well as book chapters on caring for bats in captivity. The bat is not injured but looks thin and dehydrated. He should be able to gain strength with supportive care and then released back to the wild.
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Texas—free-tailed bat found in backyard—photo available
Texas—free-tailed bat found in backyard—photo available
A Mexican free-tail bat was found in a homeowners backyard in Corsicana. She was picked up by Animal Control and then transported to Bat World MidCities where she was found to be cold, dehydrated, and hungry. “Cupid” will stay at Bat World MidCities for the next six weeks or so, until it is warm enough […]
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North Carolina—red bat found in yard—photo available
North Carolina—red bat found in yard—photo available
A red bat was found in a homeowner’s yard in Durham, NC. 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.
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Texas—bat found in backyard—photo available
Texas—bat found in backyard—photo available
An evening bat was found grounded in Mission, Texas. Thankfully the bat was uninjured and likely just chased from tree by a blue jay or crow. Also, thankfully, the weather was quite warm there and the bat looked fat and healthy. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and either placing him […]
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Oklahoma—bat found in garage
Oklahoma—bat found in garage
An injured bat was found in a homeowners garage in Broken Arrow, OK. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a Bat World Sanctuary 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.
Vietnam—bat found with broken wing—photo available
Vietnam—bat found with broken wing—photo available
A juvenile bat was found in the street by an animal caregiver in Nha Trang, Vietnam. We provided guidance via email as well as book chapters on treating injuries as well as housing and nutritional info. He will be assessed after he heals for hopeful release back to the wild.
Ohio—bat found on dock—photo available
Ohio—bat found on dock—photo available
A bat was found on a dock in Elyria, OH. 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.
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Texas—evening bat found grounded
Texas—evening bat found grounded
An evening bat was found grounded in Garland, TX and was rescued by Bat World MidCities. Thankfully he is uninjured and just a little thin. The weather is so unpredictable that he cannot be released, but once spring actually shows up and sticks around, he will be released with the other bats that are spending […]
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Texas—bat in parking garage
Texas—bat in parking garage
An evening bat was found in a parking garage in Fort Worth, TX. He was rescued by Bat World MidCities and found to be uninjured and in good shape. He will be released along with other bats when spring arrives and insects are plentiful.
Texas—bat found grounded on sidewalk
Texas—bat found grounded on sidewalk
An evening bat was found laying on a sidewalk in downtown Dallas, TX. TX. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located several Bat World Sanctuary trained rescuers in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where he will be cared for until he can be released back […]
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Indiana—big brown bat found in basement
Indiana—big brown bat found in basement
A bat was found in a basement with a torn wing membrane. 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—bat attacked by bird—photo available
Texas—bat attacked by bird—photo available
A Mexican free-tailed bat was attacked by a bird in Arlington, TX. He was rescued by Bat World MidCities. The attack left him with a badly injured leg. Fortunately, the leg is not broken, but it is degloved (skin torn away from the bones). He has received injections of warmed electrolytes, pain medication, antibiotics, and […]
Texas—bat found at legal office
Texas—bat found at legal office
A free-tailed bat found his way into a legal office in Dallas, TX. He was rescued by Bat World MidCities where it was discovered that he has a broken wing finger. Thankfully, it should heal well with proper stabilization. He received an injection of warmed electrolytes and some pain medication, and he will stay with […]
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New York—bat found in basement
New York—bat found in basement
A bat was found in a homeowners basement in Buffalo, 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.
Wisconsin—bat found grounded after hailstorm
Wisconsin—bat found grounded after hailstorm
A bat was found on the ground after a hailstorm passed through Dane County, 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.
Texas—bat hit window—photo available
Texas—bat hit window—photo available
A bat was seen flying into a hotel window in Glenrose, TX. We rescued the bat, who appears to be uninjured although she is slightly dehydrated. We will provide supportive care until she can be released when the weather is warm enough for flying insects to be out.
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Texas—red bat found in yard—photo available
Texas—red bat found in yard—photo available
A red bat was found grounded in Mineral Wells, TX after a severe freeze came through the area. We rescued the bat, who is thin and dehydrated but otherwise in good shape. He will require several weeks of supportive care before being released back to the wild in the spring.
Florida—bat found grounded
Florida—bat found grounded
A bat was found grounded in Orlando, FL. 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.
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Texas—free-tailed bat found grounded—photo available
Texas—free-tailed bat found grounded—photo available
A free-tailed bat was found grounded near Houston, TX. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a Bat World Sanctuary trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to our rescuer but unfortunately he passed away before any help could ne rendered.
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Texas—evening bat attacked by dogs and cats—photo available
Texas—evening bat attacked by dogs and cats—photo available
An evening bat was spotted surrounded by two dogs and four cats who were batting at him. Thankfully the finder chased the dogs and cats away and scooped the bat into a box. He was rescued by Bat World MidCities and on examination was found to be dehydrated, starving, frightened, and suffering from a broken […]
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Texas—big brown bat found grounded
Texas—big brown bat found grounded
A big brown bat was found grounded in Colorado City, TX. We rescued the bat, who is thin and dehydrated but otherwise in good shape. He will require several weeks of supportive care before being released back to the wild in the spring.
New Jersey—big brown bat found in bathtub—photo available
New Jersey—big brown bat found in bathtub—photo available
A big brown bat ended up trapped in a bathtub in Mercer, NJ. 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.
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Texas—injured bat found in yard—photo available
Texas—injured bat found in yard—photo available
An injured free-tailed bat was found in the yard of a veterinarian in Hillsboro, TX. He was rescued by Bat World MidCities, where it was discovered that he had been through the wringer...one eye swollen shut, what looks like it will be a record-breaking shiner on the other, a bloody nose, and a swollen jaw. […]