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Pennsylvania – bat found in toilet
Pennsylvania – bat found in toilet
A bat was found in a toilet in Sharon, PA. 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.
North Carolina – bat found on balcony
North Carolina – bat found on balcony
A bat was found on an apartment balcony in Highpoint, 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.
1 event,
Texas – evening bat found grounded after storm – photo available
Texas – evening bat found grounded after storm – photo available
An evening bat was found grounded, wet and cold in Dallas, Texas after a cold rain storm hit 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 Bat World MidCities where he was found to […]
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Japan – six fruit bats rescued – photo available
Japan – six fruit bats rescued – photo available
Six Egyptian fruit bats were rescued from the cruel exotic pet trade via Bat World Japan. Four were used as breeding stock and two, a mom and baby, were being sold into the pet trade by a buyer who said the other bats he had purchased had died. These bats will now be given lifetime […]
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Dallas- bat in school
A Mexican free-tail was found clinging to a support beam in a high school in Dallas, Texas. With the school's maintenance man threatening to shoot her down with a BB gun, we quickly located several Bat World Sanctuary trained rescuers in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to Bat World MidCities where he will […]
3 events,
Ohio – bat found in office
A small brown bat was found grounded inside of an office building in Columbus, Ohio. 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.
Oregon – hibernating bat disturbed
A hibernating bat was found after shutters were removed from a home in Greenport, Oregon. Concerned for the bats well-being, the homeowner immediately called us for help. 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 […]
Texas – red bat in parking lot – photo available
A red bat was found grounded in a parking lot 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 overwintered and then released in the spring […]
1 event,
Arkansas- bat trapped in garage
A bat was found trapped in a garage in Little Rock, Arkansas. With cats nearby and temperatures dropping, the caller quickly called us for assistance. 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 […]
1 event,
Indiana – bat found trapped on porch
A small bat was awoken from hibernation after being found on an enclosed porch in Indianapolis, Indiana. The homeowner was very concerned for the bats well being, and immediately called 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 transferred […]
3 events,
Texas – bat fell through ceiling – photo available
A bat fell through an office ceiling in Abilene, 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 was found to be, thankfully, uninjured. He will be overwintered and then released in the spring when the weather warms.
Bulgaria – bat delivered in Christmas box – photo available
A Mediterranean bat was found grounded in Sofia, Bulgaria. She was scooped into a Christmas box by the finder who then transported the bat to Bat World Bulgaria. Thankfully the bat is in good shape but it’s too cold to release her so she will be overwintered with Bat World Bulgaria until the weather warms […]
Texas – red bat found at apartment
A red bat was found grounded at an apartment complex in Fort Worth, TX. A red bat was found grounded in a parking lot 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 […]
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1 event,
Texas – bat found in shop – photo available
A free-tailed bat was found with a broken wing inside a metal working shop in Eastland, TX. We rescued the bat and administered pain medication right away, then stabilized her wing. She will be unable to fly again so she will receive lifetime sanctuary with others of her kind here at the sanctuary.
1 event,
Ohio – bat on office wall outside
A bat was seen clinging to the bricks of an office in Minerva, OH for two days in cold weather. 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 overwintered and then released […]
1 event,
Texas – Seminole bat on window screen – photo available
A Seminole bat was found clinging to a homeowners window screen in Fort Worth, 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 overwintered and then released in the […]
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1 event,
Kentucky – bat found at office
A bat was found grounded outside an office in Oklana, KY. 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.
1 event,
Bulgaria – 17 bats rescued – photo available
Seventeen bats were rescued by Bat World Bulgaria (BWB) in Sofia, Bulgaria after they mistakenly entered an administrative building looking for a safe roost. After several days of being lost inside they became dehydrated and traumatized. They are now fully hydrated and will spend the winter in care with BWB and then released in the […]
2 events,
Maryland – bat downed at campus
A bat was found on a sidewalk at a campus in Salisbury, 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.
Texas – bat found at shopping mall
An evening bat was found lost inside a shopping mall in Fort Worth, 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 she appears to have a respiratory infection. She is receiving […]
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1 event,
Texas – bat grounded with wing injury – photo available
A free-tail bat was found grounded and missing most of his wing fingers. He was rescued by Bat World MidCitieswhere he was also found to be dehydrated and thin, but after warming up and receiving antibiotics, pain medication, and an injection of warmed electrolytes, he was able to eat a little. His wing injury means […]
1 event,
Georgia – bat in Woodpile
A bat was found in a woodpile in Plainview, GA and may have been injured when the wood was being moved. 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 […]
1 event,
Connecticut – bat found grounded
A bat was found grounded in a homeowner’s yard in Monroe, CT. 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.
2 events,
Texas – red bat found under tree
A red bat was found under a tree in Denton, TX and was rescued by Bat World MidCities. Thankfully he was uninjured but was found to be thin and dehydrated. After an injection of warmed electrolytes and a little supper, he was feeling much better. He'll stay with us until the weather warms up enough […]
Texas – red bat sustained head injury
A young red bat, probably born this summer, was found after hitting a pane glass window in Winnsboro, TX. He was rescued by Bat World MidCities where he is being watched for complications due to his head injury. He is also being provided with injections of warmed electrolytes along with pain medication and easy-to-eat soft […]
2 events,
Texas – bat found at jail
A female free-tailed bat somehow ended up inside of the Tarrant County Jail in Fort Worth, TX. She was rescued by Bat World MidCities where she was treated for dehydration. The weather is too cold for release so she will be cared for until spring and then released when the weather warms.
Indiana- bat found grounded in garage
A severely dehydrated bat was found grounded in the outdoor garage of a Fort Wayne, Indiana home. 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 […]
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Oklahoma – bat found frozen to driveway
A bat was found “frozen to the driveway” in Tulsa, OK. 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.
California – bat at apartment complex – photo available
A bat was found at an apartment complex in Barber, 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.
California – bat knocked from tree by peacock
A bat was seen being knocked from a tree by a peacock in Camarillo, 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.
New Hampshire – bat on attic floor
A bat was found on the floor of a homeowner’s attic in Webster, 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.
Louisiana – bat hit window and fell into dog water
A bat hit a pane glass window and then fell into the dog's water bowl in Shreveport, LA. 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 […]
4 events,
Georgia – bat in the cold on doorstep
A bat was found in extremely cold weather on a homeowner’s doorstep in Rome, 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 wild. […]
Missouri – bat found by cat
A bat was found and brought inside by a cat in Macon, 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.
Kentucky- bat found by cat – photo available
A big brown bat was found lying in the snow by a homeowner's cat in Hopkinsville, 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 for hopeful release back to the […]
Tennessee – bat on snow covered deck
A bat was found lying on a snow covered deck in Sparta, TN. 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.
2 events,
New York – bat came inside house
A bat crawled into a house in Suffolk, NY when the front door was opened. 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 – yellow bat fell into garden – photo available
A yellow bat fell from a palm tree in Katy Texas after an arctic blast went through the area. Thankfully he landed on a garden cover and was uninjured. 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 […]
3 events,
Texas – over 1,200 free-tailed bats rescued after falling from roosts – photo available
The arctic freeze that swept through Texas caught many bats off guard and they became cold stunned and fell to the ground underneath the bridges and various other roosts. Over 1,200 were rescued by TWRC in Houston, who then contacted us for help. We advised sorting through the bats and those who are healthy could […]
Missouri – bat found in snow
A bat was found laying in the snow in St. Louis, 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.
North Carolina – bat found grounded
A bat was found grounded in a homeowners yard in Greensboro, 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.
3 events,
Oklahoma – bat found grounded
A bat was found grounded in a backyard in Tulsa, Oklahoma. 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 found in kitchen
A small bat was found stranded in a homeowners kitchen in Salem, Ohio. 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.
Massachusetts- bat found inside home
A bat was found grounded inside of a home in North Hampton, Massachusetts. 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.
2 events,
Texas – evening bat found bat in street – photo available
A bat was found lying in the street in Mount Pleasant, 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.
Nebraska – bat in house
A bat was found in a homeowner’s basement in Fremont, NE. 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.
4 events,
Texas – evening bat found bat in street
A bat was found lying in the street in Mount Pleasant, 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.
Nebraska – bat in house
A bat was found in a homeowner’s basement in Fremont, NE. 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.
Georgia – bat found in yard
A bat was found grounded in a homeowner’s yard in Dawson, 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 wild.
New York – bat found in empty room
A bat was found cold and lying on the floor of a homeowner’s room in upstate, 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 […]
4 events,
Texas – cold stunned bats found grounded – photos available
Along with over 100 free-tailed bats, three more cold stunned bats arrived at Bat World MidCities for care after being found grounded under bridges in the Houston, TX area. An arctic blast caused over 1,600 bats to become downed in the Houston area alone. The bats were rescued by Mary Warwick, Director of the Houston […]
Georgia – bats freezing in attic vent
A homeowner discovered several bats who appeared to be freezing in his attic vent. 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 will be overwintered and rel=sed in the spring when the weather warms. […]
Texas – evening bat found grounded – photo available
An evening bat was found grounded in Mount Pleasant, 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.
California – bat found grounded
A bat was found grounded on a homeowners sidewalk in Orange, 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.
1 event,
North Carolina – bat under garage door
A bat was found trying to tuck himself under a garage door in Lewisville, 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.
1 event,
New York – bat found in bathroom sleeping on towel
A bat was found sleeping on a towel inside a homeowners bathroom in Wappinger Falls, 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.
3 events,
Texas – bat outside apartment door
Laying on the sidewalk outside an apartment door in San Antonio, 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.
Georgia – bat grounded with torn wing
A bat was found in the middle of a running path in Augusta, 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 wild.
Washington – bat found under board
Washington – bat found under board
A bat was found hiding underneath a board that was unscrewed in Ridgefield, WA. 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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