A Mexican free-tail was injured by a feral cat, who left the bat with multiple wing lesions. The injured bat took refuge on the breezeway wall of an apartment building in Odessa, TX. With no bat rehabilitator within a close perimeter, the finder made the nearly 5 hour drive to Bat World Sanctuary in order […]

Two evening bat pup twins were found grounded without their mother outside of an apartment building in Friendswood, TX. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the pups and located a bat trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The babies were transferred to a rescuer near Houston where they will be hand-raised and released back […]

A red bat and her babies were found under a tree near Jacksonville, Florida. 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 know if […]

A big brown bat was found inside of a home in Toledo, Ohio. The bat was uninjured  and likely flew into the home by accident during the night but was unable to find their way back out. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and then releasing him at nightfall after the sun […]

A hoary bat was caught by a cat in Possum Kingdom, TX. Thankfully, the bat was completely uninjured. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat, which could be a lactating female, by releasing her at nightfall after the sun has gone down. We directed the finder to take the box outside well […]

A red bat pup found grounded beneath a tree, without mom, in Live Oak, LA. Homeowner’s pet dog found the bat and alerted the homeowner to the orphaned pup. Finder was provided safe containment instructions and rescuer info. 

An emaciated evening bat pup was found clinging onto a wasp swatter by a homeowner in Richmond, VA. Based on the extremely poor shape of the pup, she was likely orphaned and fell from her roost after her mom did not return from a night of hunting. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the […]

A red bat and her two babies were found under a tree in a homeowners yard in Farmers Branch, Texas. 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 […]

A hollow tree was cut down that had a colony of mothers and baby evening bats inside. The homeowner contacted us after gathering up the babies and placing them into a box (the mothers had flown away). The homeowner was unwilling to help any further so 9 pups were transported to us. We will hand-raise […]

An evening bat pup was found grounded in a homeowners yard in Peaster, TX. We rescued the baby, who is about 5 days old. She will be hand-raised with the orphans rescued yesterday, and when ready, they will be released back to the wild when they are old enough to survive on their own.

An orphaned pup was found alone on a wall in Norfolk, Virginia. We provided guidance on safely containing the bat and helped the finder locate a local rescuer in their area where the bat will be assessed for hopeful release. 

A baby bat was found in a homeowner’s yard in Seguin, 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 she/he will be hand-raised and released when ready and able to survive in the wild.

A Mexican free-tail bat was grounded after flying into the display window of a boutique in Mineral Wells, TX. The finders immediately contacted Bat World Sanctuary for advice and containment instructions. We rescued the bat, who has wing wasting disease which likely affected her ability to fly. She will require several weeks in care before being […]

Two bats were found on homeowner's porch in Byron, Georgia. The pair were unable to fly away and were being incessantly harassed by the finder's outdoor cat. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bats and located a bat trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bats were transferred to a rescuer where they […]

A young evening bat pup, no more than a few days old, was found grounded just outside of a horse stall in Independence, Kentucky. 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 […]

An adult silver haired bat was found with a possible broken leg in the front yard of finder's home in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 […]

An adult evening bat was found grounded indoors near the backdoor of an office building in Spring, 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 […]

A student in Sofia, Bulgaria found a bat in a dorm hallway, unsuccessfully tried to get the bat safely into a box so then called Bat World Bulgaria for help. When BWB arrived, the bat was gone from the original location but they soon discovered that she had been swept up along with debris, and […]

An orphaned bat was found grounded in Friendswood, TX. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the 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 in the wild. 

A baby bat was found on the ground in San Antonio, TX. The finder placed the pup on a tree and then called us. We advised the finder that the pup should be rescued before a cat or blue jay sees the pup. The finder then went back to the tree and contained the baby. […]

A bat pup was seen falling to the ground after tees were cut down in Ringgold, TX. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the 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 […]

A colony of evening bats was discovered in a homeowners patio umbrella when it was opened in La Cresta, CA. One baby fell out while the other bats flew away. The homeowner was unwilling to close the umbrella and allow the bats to stay, so we provided guidance on how to safely contain the pup […]

A homeowner in Springville, FL was cutting down palm leaves and discovered a mother and her two pups clinging to a leaf that she had removed. The finder then proceeded to feed the babies, which can be deadly to the pups. After having the bats for two days she contacted us. We provided the contact […]

A pregnant free-tail bat was found inside a dance club in Mineral Wells, TX. We rescued the bat, who is in good shape but having a hard time flying because of the added weight of her pregnancy. We will provide supportive care until her pup is born and then release mom and baby when they […]

A homeowner in Ringgold, GA saw a bat clinging to his home so he placed him/her into a box so “mom could come back and find him”. The bat was still in the box the following day so he called us for help. We provided contact info for a bat trained rescuer in the finder’s […]

A red bat was found grounded by a police officer in Justin, TX. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat trained rescuer in the officer’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where he will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.

Two moms and their pups were dislodged during the trimming of palm fronds in Henderson, LA. Thankfully, none of the bats were injured. The homeowner called us for help, and fortunately, had another palm tree about 10 feet from the one that had been trimmed. We guided the homeowner on how to place the moms […]

A homeowner in WV had baby bats falling from his bat house. He used a glove to gather them up and called us. The hot temperatures likely caused the roost to overheat. We advised hanging a pup catcher, as seen on this link, so that babies who fall can crawl back in on their own. […]

A bat pup was found alone and in need of help near Montgomery, Alabama. We provided information on safely containing the pup and temporary care. We located a trained rescuer in the finder's are where the pup will be treated and assessed for hopeful release.

A dehydrated bat pup found grounded in Norfolk Virginia. The finder was given instructions on safe containment and temporary care. We then located a rescuer in their area where the pup will be transferred, hydrated, and assessed for hopeful release. 

A homeowner in San Antonio, TX noticed a bat pup struggling to get out of her pool. 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 […]

A big brown pup was found on the wall of a church after falling from the roost in El Dorado, Kansas. The height of the building made reuniting impossible, and a call for transport was shared. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the pup and located a bat trained rescuer in the finder’s area. […]

A bat pup was found grounded inside of a building in Crittenden, Kentucky. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the 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 in the wild.

A homeowner in Weatherford, TX noticed a bat struggling to get out of his pool and called us. We rescued the bat, who is a juvenile just learning to fly. Thankfully, he is uninjured. We will provide supportive care until he is older and then release him when can fly well. We also gave information […]

A deceased red bat mom was found with three live babies clinging to her in Fairfield, 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 […]

An adult bat was found in a homeowners kitchen in Petersburg, 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 for hopeful release back to the wild. 

A pipistrelle bat was found grounded in CO. Thankfully the bat was uninjured and may have simply been chased from a tree by a bird. 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 up […]

Two bat pups were found in the yard of a homeowner in Frankfurt, KY. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the 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 in the […]

Miss Karen, a sweet (and oh- so very pregnant) Mexican free-tail bat was taking her nightly flight around town when she began to feel VERY tired. Being an expecting mother is tough! Not only is she flying with extra cargo, but pregnant bats need to hunt and eat about their entire body weight in insects […]

A red bat mom and her pups were found grounded on the homeowner's driveway in Flower Mound, TX. The mother bat looked uninjured but was not responsive. The finders were provided with safe containment instructions and rehabilitator contacts in her area. 

An orphaned and emaciated evening bat pup was found inside a residence and on a homeowners couch near Columbus, Ohio. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the 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 […]

A red bat with pups was injured after being chased out of a tree by a blue jay in Watauga, TX. The injured bat was picked up by an animal control officer (off duty but wanted to help the animal in need) and transported the mom and pups to our Bat World Midcities location in […]

Someone called about a bat colony in her house in Birmingham, AL. She wanted information about exclusion for the colony. The finder wanted to make sure she had information on humane and safe exclusions to best protect the bats. We gave her information on exclusions so she could make informed steps moving forward.

Grounded bat was found at the Rowlett Elementary in Rowlett, Texas. The finder had seen our video on safe containment and contained the bat before calling. We gave her information on several local rehabilitators where the bat will be transferred to be hydrated, fed, and assessed for hopeful release.

A grounded bat was found in Jax Beach, FL. The finder was given information on safe containment and was put in touch with a local trained rescuer. The bat will be transferred to the rescuer where they will be hydrated, fed, and assess for hopeful release back into the wild.

A red bat mom, with babies clinging to her, was found in a yard near Monroe, LA. 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 provided the contact info to a […]

A big brown bat sustained several injuries after being caught by a homeowner's outdoor cat in Emmett, Idaho. She was quite traumatized by the experience but she is on the road to recovery and being treated for her injuries. We rescued the bat, who is thankfully not pregnant or lactating so there is not an infant […]

A baby bat was found in a homeowner’s back yard in Baton Rouge, LA. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the 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 in the […]

Two evening bat pups were found grounded on a sidewalk in East York, Pennsylvania. The finder messaged us, and after evaluating the pups via photos and videos, we talked the finder through reuniting the pups with their mothers, who were frantically flying the area looking for them. The finder placed the pups up high and […]

An Eastern red bat mother and her four pups were found grounded in Grand Prairie, Texas. 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 know […]

A little brown bat pup was found alone and scared hanging onto the leg of a picnic table in St. Pauls, North Carolina. 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 […]

A baby bat fell from a roost in Angola, VA. He did not appear to be in good shape so we provided guidance on how to safely contain the 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 […]

A baby red bat was found in a homeowner’s yard just outside of Toledo, OH. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the 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 in […]

A homeowner left a pair of boots on his porch and found a juvenile red bat inside one of the boots the next morning. 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 […]

A red bat and her two babies were found under a tree in a homeowners yard in Houston, Texas. The bats had likely been chased from a tree by a blue jay but were thankfully uninjured. We provided guidance as seen on this link on how to get the small family back into a tree. We also […]

A red bat with her pups clinging to her were found in a storm drain in Arlington, TX. She appeared very lethargic and in bad shape. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bats and located several Bat World Sanctuary trained rescuers in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to Bat World […]

A red bat and her two babies were found under a tree in a homeowners yard in The Woodlands, Texas. The bats had likely been chased from a tree by a blue jay but were thankfully uninjured. We provided guidance as seen on this link on how to get the small family back into a tree. We […]

A bat was found inside her home in Fort Worth, TX. She attempted to release the bat but then noticed several holes in the bat’s wings. We provided the contact info for several Bat World Sanctuary trained rescuers in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to Bat World MidCities where he will be assessed […]

A bat was found with an injured wing in Kingwood, 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 red bat mom and her pups were found grounded in Eastland, TX. A red bat and her two babies were found under a tree in a homeowners yard in Humble, Texas. 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 […]

A red bat mom and pup were found grounded and surrounded by dogs in Waxahachie, TX. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bats and located several Bat World Sanctuary trained rescuers in the finder’s area. The bats were transferred to Bat World MidCities where mom and pup will be assessed for hopeful […]

An injured bat pup was found grounded in Victor, IA. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the pup and located a bat trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The baby was transferred to a rescuer where he/she will be treated for injuries, hand-raised and released when old enough to survive in the wild.  

A bat pup was found grounded by a pet dog in a yard in Fort Worth, Texas. The bat pup was badly injured, so the finder was given safe containment information, as well as contact information for a Bat World Sanctuary trained rescuer. The bat was transferred to the rescuer where it will be treated […]

A bay bat was found grounded in a yard at a home in Dallas, TX. The finder was given safe containment information and the contact of a Bat World Sanctuary trained rescuer. The bat was transferred to the BWS trained rescuer where he will be hand-raised and then released back to the wild when he […]

A red bat pup was found abandoned in a tree in Eastland, TX. The finder was able to transport "Puffcorn" to Bat World Sanctuary, where he will be hand raised by our caregivers until old enough to be assessed and released.

A baby bat was caught by a cat in Prairie, ID. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the pup and located a bat trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The baby was transferred to a rescuer where she will be hand-raised and given supportive until her injuries heal and she is old enough […]

A bat was found grounded near Baton Rouge, LA after crashing to the ground near an apartment complex. 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 […]

An orphaned Mexican free-tail pup was found grounded inside of an ACE Hardware store in Clifton, TX. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the pup and the bat was transferred to Bat World Sanctuary where the pup and will be hand raised with other orphans of his kind until he is old enough […]

Three orphaned bat pups were found in Sophia, Bulgaria. The finders contacted Bat World Bulgaria, where they received guidance on safely containing the pups for rescue. The babies were then transferred to Bat World Bulgaria where they will be hand raised until they are old enough to be assessed for hopeful release. 

A juvenile Eastern red bat, who was likely just learning to fly, picked out a poor spot to roost in Dallas, 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 will be assessed for […]

A young Eastern red bat was found grounded in Waco, Texas after attempting to fly for the first time. 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 Bat World MidCities where he will be assessed for […]

A baby bat was found in a homeowner’s yard in Moorestown, NJ. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the 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 in the wild.

An adult bat was found injured and struggling to fly outside of a home in San Diego, 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 […]

A red bat pup was found grounded in Belton, Texas. The finder was a vaccinated veterinary technician who was experienced in raising orphaned animals. We provided guidance as well as book chapters on caring for orphaned insectivorous bats, housing, nutrition and releasing pups back to the wild when they are ready.