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.

A healthy big brown bat pup fell from a roost in Delaware. We provided information on how to safely retrieve the pup and then used an extendable pole with a cloth on the end to raise the bat pup back into the roost. The finder reported that she was able to get him raised up […]

A young bat pup was found grounded and alone outside of Arlington, Texas. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the pup and located a Bat World Sanctuary trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The baby was transferred to Bat World MidCities where he/she will be hand-raised and released when old enough to survive […]

A bat was found on the floor of a garage in Inland Empire, SC. 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 […]

A homeowner found three baby bats grounded in his yard in Hobart, OK. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the pups and located a volunteer transporter to make the trip from Hobart to Noble, OK to WildCare. The pups will be hand-raised at WildCare and released when old enough to survive in the […]

A juvenile Myotis bat was found grounded in Los Angeles, 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 under a patio table 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 the wild.

A juvenile bat was spotted inside a very tall closet about 20' up in an older building in Mineral Wells, TX. We went to check on the bat but we had crawled back into his roost before we arrived. We spoke to the manager of the hotel who will call us if she finds any […]

An evening bat was found grounded in Arlington, TX.  Thankfully the bat was uninjured and likely just chased from a 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 […]

A bat was found flying in the Crazy Water hotel in Mineral Wells, TX. We were contacted by finder, who was given information on safely containing the bat and temporary care. "Rain" was collected by Bat World Sanctuary staff and transferred to Bat World Sanctuary. Rain did not have any injuries, so she was hydrated, […]

A bat was spotted hanging on a planter in North Canton, OH. The finder was trying to provide water to the bat when spraying her plants and thought the bat would fly away. When the bat remained there, she contacted us and was given guidance on safe containment and put in contact with several rescuers […]

A juvenile red bat was found grounded in an Eastland, TX carport. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and finder voluntarily made the hour-long drive to transport little "Fern" to our sanctuary. We rescued the young bat, who is thin and dehydrated but otherwise in good shape. She will require a week […]

A grounded bat was injured in Eldon, Missouri after being run over by a lawn mower. 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  total of 11 bats were rescued by Bat World MidCities from various places in the Fort Worth/Dallas Texas area as well as Purdon and Tyler, TX. These pups will be hand raised with other orphans in care and then released back to the wild when they are able to survive on their own.   

A juvenile yellow bat was practicing his flying skills in Texarkana, Texas when he ended up crash landing. The little pup wound up trapped inside of the garage of a business, and after several hours grounded and unsure what to do, a kind member of the public came upon him and contacted us. We provided […]

A juvenile red bat was found on an apartment door and became grounded after being spooked when the door was opened. We rescued the bat, who was dehydrated and thin. He will receive supportive care from us until he is strong enough to go back to the wild. 

A young brown bat pup was picked up by an animal control office in Sachse, Texas. 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 […]

A young bat pup was found struggling in a pool in Sherman, Texas. 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 baby bat […]

A bat was found grounded in Cisco, TX. The bat was already contained, so we gave temporary care instructions, and contact information for closest rescuers. The finder was instructed to call back if they were not contacted this evening so we can rescue the bat if needed.

A thin orphaned free-tail pup was found grounded in Orlando, FL. 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 in a pool skimmer in Dallas, TX. 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 transferred […]

A juvenile rec bat pup was found grounded in Mineral Wells, TX. We rescued the pup and will hand raise him with other orphans until he is old enough to survive in the wild.

A bat was found laying on the sidewalk of a hotel in Alpine, CA. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the pup and located a Bat World Sanctuary 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 […]

An emaciated big brown pup was found clinging to a tree in Wellington, FL. 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 […]

A young and very thin big brown pup was spotted hanging near a homeowner’s back porch door in Buford, 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 was found grounded near a homeowner’s garage in Fort Hall, 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 he/she will be hand-raised and released when old enough to survive in the […]

A baby bat was found grounded and alone inside of a homeowners basement in Des Moines, IA. The pup had likely either wandered away from its colony and become lost and trapped within the home. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The […]

A bat was found grounded and dehydrated in a homeowners backyard in Allen, Texas. With the extreme heat we've been seeing this year, this little bat was lucky he was found before it was too late. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located several Bat World Sanctuary trained rescuers in […]

An evening bat was roosting in an apartment breezeway in San Antonio, Texas. The finders watched the bat for a while to ensure that he was okay, and after a while of the bat not moving, contacted us for more guidance. The bat was a bit dehydrated, so we located several Bat World Sanctuary trained rescuers […]

A bat was trapped within a bathroom door frame in Tecumseh, Michigan. Thankfully the bat was uninjured and had just accidentally made his way inside the home. 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 […]

Four baby bats were found grounded on a horse farm in Houston, Delaware. 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 where they will be hand-raised and released when old enough to survive in the wild. 

An adult free-tail bat was found grounded and dehydrated in Denton, 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 Bat World MidCities where he will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.

A brown bat suffered a wing fracture after falling victim to an outdoor cat in Fremont, Indiana. The bat is thankfully not pregnant or lactating so there is not an infant bat in jeopardy. She will receive supportive care until her injuries heal and she can be released back to the wild.Please know that we like […]

A juvenile Eastern red bat was found grounded after high winds blew through Flint, TX. The bat sustained a broken wing membrane and lost a substantial part of one finger during the wind storm. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located several Bat World Sanctuary trained rescuers in the finder’s area. The […]

A baby bat was found grounded on a hot concrete driveway in San Antonio, TX. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the pup and located a Bat World Sanctuary trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The baby was transferred to a rescuer where she will be hand-raised and released when old enough to […]

A juvenile red bat was spotted on an office windowsill near Minneapolis, MN. Thankfully the bat is uninjured and likely just chased from a 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 […]

A bat with a broken wing was found grounded in Barnstead, NH. 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.

Five more lactating bats were found grounded in Mineral Wells, TX. Each one was covered in a grout like substance that was not completely dry so removing the gunk was very difficult (see 7-14 entry). Each bat was soaked in coconut oil and then the substance covering them was removed with cotton swabs around their […]

An orphaned free-tailed bat pup was seen clinging to a building in Mineral Wells, TX. We rescued the pup and will hand raise her with other orphans until she is old enough to survive in the wild.

A red bat juvenile was seen clinging to the edge of a trash can at a gas station in Nacogdoches, TX.  Thankfully the bat was uninjured and likely just chased from a tree by a blue jay or crow. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and then releasing him at nightfall […]

A bat was spotted hanging on the wall close to the ground outside of a dentist’s office in Beeville, 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 […]

A bat was hanging onto the door of a storage building in Charleston, SC. He then flew into the storage room when the door was opened and could not be found. We recommended leaving the door open tonight so the bat can fly out when he is ready. 

A red bat was found in a homeowner’s pool in Palestine, TX. He was rescued by Bat World MidCities where he was found to have a minor wing injury. His injury is being treated and he will be hand-raised and released when old enough to survive in the wild. We also gave information on Frog […]

A very lethargic and hot bat was found in an open ice chest in Boyd, Tx. The finders contacted BW, concerned for the bat in the heat. We located several rescuers in the area, but the was able to  fly away before he could be transferred after some water and rest in the shade. 

An Eastern red bat pup was found grounded and alone in Athens, Texas. With no mom in sight, the finders contained the pup and called us right away.  We 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 […]

An Eastern red bat would found struggling in a pool in Ponder, Texas. Thankfully the bat was uninjured and likely just chased from a 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 […]

A thin juvenile free-tail bat was found at an Ambulance Service center in Mineral Wells, TX. We rescued the pup and will hand-raise him with other orphans until he is old enough to survive in the wild. 

A male free-tailed bat was found stuck inside an industrial shop in Abilene, TX. We rescued the bat, who is thin and dehydrated but otherwise okay. We will provide supportive care until he is storing enough to be set free.  

An evening bat was caught by a cat in Texarkana, 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 hopeful release back to the wild.

A juvenile bat was found roosting on the side of a busy business in Hernando, Florida. The finder called and we advised to capture a photo of the bat for further evaluation, and the bat was found to be healthy and old enough to be on her own. Since the bat was in a very […]

A bat pup was found grounded on a back porch by homeowners in Beech Grove, Indiana. The pup had likely fallen from a nearby roost, but as the pup had been down for quite some time, rescue intervention was needed.  We provided guidance on how to safely contain the pup and located a bat trained rescuer […]

A small evening bat was found roosting inside the folds of an umbrella in Copper Canyon, Texas. The caller was concerned as the bat appeared to not have moved in several days. However, the bat appeared uninjured and  well groomed. We explained that roosting under umbrellas is typical behavior for this species so he is likely […]

A bat was found trapped inside of a homeowners chimney in Fort Worth, Texas. 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 hopeful release back to the […]

An evening bat was found grounded after a storm in Columbia County, PA. The finder was given guidance on safely containing the bat, temporary care instructions, and put in contact with rescuers in the local area. The bat was transferred to a trained rescuer where he will be treated, and assessed for hopeful release into […]

A juvenile Mexican free-tail bat was found grounded inside a boutique in Mineral Wells, TX. We rescued the bat, who is thin and dehydrated but otherwise in good shape. She will require a week or in care before she is strong enough to be released back to the wild. 

A juvenile free-tail bat was found outside a dress shop in Mineral Wells, TX. We rescued the bat, who is thin and dehydrated but otherwise in good shape. She will require a week or in care before she is strong enough to be released back to the wild. 

A bat was found grounded in Rockwell, MT. Thankfully the bat was uninjured and likely just chased from a 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 spotted roosting under the eve of a house in Panama City, FL. The caller was concerned as the bat appeared to not have moved in several days. However, the bat appeared uninjured and  well groomed and guano could be seen on the walkway beneath the bat, meaning he/she had been foraging for […]

A bat was found inside a shop by the owner in Garfield, Idaho. 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 in CO. 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.