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.       

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.

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 […]

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. 

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.  

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. […]

A free-tailed bat was found grounded at a tire center in Graham, TX. We rescued the bat, who is thin and dehydrated but otherwise in good shape. He will receive supportive care for the next few weeks, until the weather warms and he can be released back to the wild.   

 A bat was found grounded inside a Walmart store in Hallettsville, 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.

A bat was found grounded at a church in Warren, 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.  

Two bats were spotted clinging to a homeowners window screen near Green Valley, AZ. The caller was concerned as they appeared to not have moved in 24 hours. However, the bats appear uninjured and well groomed. We explained that roosting inside window screens is typical behavior for migrating bats and since the weather is warm […]

A bat was found in a homeowners basement in Marion, 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.  

An evening bat was found in a homeowner’s yard in Conroe, TX. He was transferred to Bat World MidCities where he was be assessed injuries. He has a laceration on one wrist, and was quite thin on arrival, but he is bouncing back nicely and gaining weight. We're treating the wrist injury but at this […]

A bat was found in a homeowner’s garage near St. Louis, MO. A bat was found in a homeowners basement in Marion, 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 […]

A big brown bat was found on a sidewalk in Nashville, TN. Thankfully the bat was uninjured and likely just chased from his roost by a bird. Temperatures were already warm in that area so we provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and then releasing him at nightfall after the sun has […]

A bat was found on a homeowner’s doormat in Sunnyvale, 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.    

A free-tailed bat was trapped in a boutique in Mineral Wells, TX. He was very thin and dehydrated but otherwise in good shape. He will require a few weeks in care before he is strong enough to be released back to the wild, as soon as temperatures rise.

A bat was found at a garden center in McKinney, 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 assessed for hopeful release back to the wild. 

A bat was seen cling to a brick wall in Daytona Beach, 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.  

An evening bat was found grounded in Houston, Texas. Thankfully the bat was uninjured and likely just chased from tree by a blue jay or crow. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and then releasing him at nightfall after the sun has gone down, by taking the box outside, placing it […]

A bat was found sitting outside on a balcony at below freezing night temperatures for at least 4 days. Bat World Bulgaria was finally called in the rescue her. There are no visible injuries, but she was in very bad shape. She is receiving supportive care in a heated enclosure and should be able to […]

A bat was found on the ground and stuck to duct tape after strong winds passed through Houston, TX. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat, who was then was transferred to Bat World MidCities where he was cleaned up and bathed to make sure no sticky residue remained. He will be […]

A bat was found grounded in Portland, OR. 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.  

A bat was found in a driveway in Channelview, 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.  

A bat was found in a driveway in Stanley, ID. 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. 

A bat was found laying in a driveway in Austin, 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 the rescuer where he will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild. 

A bat was found grounded with an injured wing in Austin, 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 the rescuer where he will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.  

A bat was found in a pile of logs near Bothell, WA. 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 the rescuer where he will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.  

A bat was found laying outside a homeowner's garage in Tampa, 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.

An evening bat was found grounded after strong storms passed through McKinney, TX. He was rescued by Bat World MidCities and was very frightened and stressed on arrival, He is now is much calmer and eating well. He has no apparent injuries and will be released as soon as the nightly temps warm enough to […]

A bat fell from a roll-up door of a warehouse in Dixon, CA. 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.  

A bat was found grounded outside a warehouse door in Mineral Wells, TX. We rescued the bat, who was thankfully in good shape. He was released into our bat castle with the other bats rescued earlier today. They are all free to leave at will at nightfall. 

A bat was found in a homeowner’s garage 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.  

A free-tail bat was found trapped inside the library of a school in North Texas. Fortunately the school resource officer called Bat World MidCities for help so he could be rescued. He is thin and a bit dehydrated but uninjured, and will stay for observation and recovery. He should be ready to fly free in […]

A free-tailed bat was found trapped inside a bicycle store in Mineral Wells, TX. We rescued him, and his condition he had likely been trapped inside for two to three days. He received emergency fluids on intake and is not responding well to treatment. He should be able to be released in a week to […]

A bat flying through a bicycle store in Mineral Wells, TX. We rescued the bat, who thankfully is in good shape so he could be released right away into our bat castle, where he is free to fly out on his own at nightfall. 

A bat was found in a boutique warehouse in Weatherford, TX. We rescued the bat, who is thin and dehydrated but otherwise in good shape. He will require a week or in care before he is strong enough to be released back to the wild.  

A bat was found in a stairwell 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. 

A tri-colored bat was found grounded after a severe storm passed through central 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.