A bat was found in a yard in Redlands, CA. The bat had been caught by a cat, and unfortunately had a broken wing as a result. The finder was given containment, temporary care, and contact information for local rehabilitators. The bat was transferred to a local rescuer where he will be treated for his […]

A bat was found hanging from a window in Bronx borough of New York City. The finder was given both local rehabilitator contacts and containment information. The bat was transferred to a local rescuer where he will be treated, and assessed for hopeful release. 

A severely dehydrated and thin hoary bat was found grounded in an Eastland, TX backyard.  We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and sent a transport volunteer to make the 1-hr drive from Bat World Sanctuary to Eastland right away. The bat was brought to us where he was treated and assessed for […]

A Mexican free-tailed bat with an injured elbow was found grounded, struggling to fly, in a Mineral Wells, TX hotel.  We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and sent a transport volunteer right away. The bat was brought to us where she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.

An evening bat was found grounded on a Dallas, TX city park sidewalk after losing her grip on a nearby lamp post. 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 she will […]

A juvenile red bat was found hanging in a stairwell in Houston, 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 big brown bat was found clinging to a wall in Nashville, TN after a cold front went through the area. The bat is healthy and ready to fly today and the temperatures are warmer, so we provided release instructions to the finder so he can join his colony for fall migration.

A big brown bat was going grounded near Indianapolis, IN. 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 in Stephenville, TX. The finder brought the bat to us where she was discovered to be a juvenile likely just having trouble experiencing her first fall. She is a bit thin so will likely stay with us until spring when the weather is warm enough to bring lots of […]

An injured Mexican free-tail bat was found grounded on a sidewalk in Mineral Wells, TX. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and sent a transport volunteer right away. The bat was brought to us, but due to her severe injuries, she did not survive.

An evening bat was found trapped inside of an airport terminal in Dallas, 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 wild.

A bat was found grounded by a police station in Baltimore, MD. 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 was found grounded after supposedly hitting a window in Millsap, TX 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 back to the wild.

A bat was found grounded at an office complex in Fort Worth, 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 a rescuer where he/she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild. 

A female evening bat was found grounded in a homeowner's yard in Azle, 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. 

A mother bat with two babies clinging to her was attacked by a cat in Brazil. Sadly, the mother bat was killed by the cat but her babies survived uninjured. Luckily, the finder was trained in veterinary work. We provided guidance as well as book chapters and instructional videos on caring for orphaned insectivorous bats, […]

A bat was found grounded in Azle, 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 found roosting low on the side of a house by a homeowner in Racine, 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 […]

A bat was found clinging to the wall of a hotel in King City, 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 on the ground outside a workplace in Vancleave, MS. 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 myotis bat was found clinging to an apartment staircase in Caldwell, 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 grounded in front of a home in Plano, Texas. The finder suspected the bat had flown into the door, and became grounded. The finder was given containment and temporary care information, as well as contact information for the closest rescuer. The bat will be transferred to a rescuer where he will […]

A bat was found grounded by one of our staff in Mineral Wells, TX during a nighttime walk. He had a wrist injury and was unable to fly. He received pain medication and antibiotics and will receive supportive care until he is healed. The injury isn't severe so he should be able to be released […]

A red bat was found grounded after a thunderstorm passed through Arlington, TX. She was rescued by Bat World MidCities where she was found to be a bit thin and dehydrated but has no injuries. She will stay here through the weekend, until nighttime temperatures rise above 50° again and the next round of rain […]

A small bat was founded grounded and severely dehydrated outside of a school right outside of Orlando, Florida. The bat was secured by a teacher and we were contacted right away to help. We helped locate a bat trained rescuer in the finder’s area, and the bat was transferred to a rescuer where he will be […]

A bat was found in a homeowners bathtub in Maine, 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/she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.

A young Egyptian fruit bat was found on the ground by a nurse visiting the UAE. We provided guidance as well as instructional videos and book chapters on caring for orphaned fruit bats as well as housing, nutrition and releasing back to the wild. 

A bat was found sopping wet and clinging to a hotel wall in Denton, TX after storms passed through the area. 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 where he/she will be assessed […]

A bat was found grounded on a hot sidewalk in Diamond Bar, 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/she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.   

A bat was found clinging to a stack of plywood that was being moved in Perry, GA. 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 […]

A bat was seen roosting between the window and the screen of a homeowner in Lusby, VA. He appears healthy and is often grooming so he is likely fine, just hanging out there until he needs to leave for winter migration. Regardless, we provided contact info for a Bat World Sanctuary trained rescuer in the […]

A bat was seen hanging under an apartment breezeway in Plano, 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 where he will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild. 

An evening bat was spotted under an overhang outside an apartment door in Ft. Wo, TX after a strong storm passed through the area. The tenant living at the apartment contacted Bat World MidCities for help. Other than being a bit dehydrated and hungry, the little bat is in good condition and should be out […]

A bat was spotted flying through a restaurant in San Antonio, 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 a rescuer where he will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.

A bat was found on the windshield of a car parked in a driveway in Sugarland, 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 a rescuer where he will be assessed for hopeful release back […]

A bat was seen dragging itself across a homeowner’s back yard in Richardson, 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 a rescuer where he will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.

An evening bat was found grounded in Dallas, Texas. She was rescued by Bat World MidCities where she was found to be thin and dehydrated. She will spend the winter being cared for so she has time to gain weight. In the spring, when insects are plentiful, she will be released back to the wild.

A bat was found clinging to an apartment balcony in Salt Lake City, UT as it began to rain. The kind-hearted Tenant placed an umbrella over the bat and then contacted us. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was […]

An evening bat was found grounded by a dumpster in Fort Worth, 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.

An evening bat was found grounded at an apartment complex in Fort Worth, TX. She was rescued by Bat World MidCities where she was found to be a bit dehydrated but otherwise in good shape so she will be released in the coming days. 

A Seminole bat was found on the sidewalk at a grocery store in Allen, 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 World MidCities where she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.