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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.
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.
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.
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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 […]
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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.
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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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Georgia – bat caught by cat
A bat was found by a cat in a homeowner’s garage 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 wild.
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Missouri – bat found cold stunned
A bat was found cold stunned on the ground in Columbia, 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.
Indiana – two bats found grounded
Two bats were found on the ground in a homeowner’s yard in Avon, 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.
1 event,
Africa – three orphaned bats found under roost – photo available
Three orphaned bat pups were rescued from under a bat roost that had been destroyed in Namibia, Africa. We provided guidance on raising orphaned insectivorous bats as well as book chapters housing, nutrition and release. With proper care the pups should b e releasable once they are old enough to survive on their own in […]
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Texas – bat found grounded
A bat was found on the ground in College Station, 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.
Indiana – bat found in yard
A bat was found in a homeowner’s yard in Fort Wayne, 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.
California – bat found grounded
A bat was found grounded in Sonora, CA. Someone advised placing the bat into a tree where he hung without help for two days before falling to the ground. The finder then contacted us for help. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat trained rescuer in the finder’s […]
2 events,
Japan – three fruit bats rescued – photo available
Three fruit bats ware rescued in Toyoko Bat World Japan. These bats, as well as a dozen already rescued, are safe now from they horrible life they once had. They were on display in a "Pet Café" with large owls along all walls that saw them as prey . This is a a disturbing trend […]
Missouri – bat found in dental office
A bat was found inside a dental office in Ballwin, 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.
1 event,
Minnesota – bat at construction site
A bat was found under some plywood at a construction side in Princetown, MN. 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- bats found in basement
2 Big Brown bats were found inside of a homeowners basement in Newburgh, New York. The finder immediately contained the bats using gloves and a cardboard box, and began searching for a rescuer. Struggling to find someone to accept them, a friend of the finder reached out to us for help. The bats were then […]
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Wisconsin- bat found in fireplace
A big brown bat was found roosting in a fireplace in Sheboygan, WI. The homeowner, concerned that the bat may need help, gave us a call for further instruction. 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 […]
Texas – evening bat found grounded – photo available
An evening bat was found grounded in a back yard in Arlington, TX. The homeowner contacted Arlington Animal Services who then contacted Bat World MidCities. The bat is a bit thin and dehydrated but overall is in good condition. We're in for a few chilly nights the remainder of this week, but we anticipate returning […]
Washington- bat found in wood pile
A bat was found roosting openly within a wood pile in Gig Harbor, Washington. 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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Georgia – bat found in yard
A bat was found in a homeowner's yard in Macon, 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.
Texas – bat found at apartment complex
A bat was found at an apartment complex 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.
3 events,
Wisconsin – bat found in basement
A bat was found in a homeowner’s basement in Milwaukee, 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 wild.
New York – bat found in school yard
A bat was found in a school yard and being poked with sticks in Rochester, 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.
Texas – bat found while repairing house – photo available
An evening bat was found roosting under siding on a house that was being repaired in Allen, TX. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and he was transferred to Bat World MidCities to be assessed for injuries. Thankfully he is in good shape and will be released back to the wild […]
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Virginia – bat found in warehouse
A bat was found on the floor of a warehouse in Richmond, 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 where he will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.
1 event,
Louisiana – injured evening bat found grounded
An evening bat was found grounded in Ethel, 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 the wild.
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Florida – bat being chased by cats
A bat was found grounded in a yard unable to fly and being chased by cats in Ocala, FL. The finder used an old t-shirt to quickly gather up the bat and then called us. We provided contact information for a bat trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer […]
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Minnesota – bat hanging low on building
A bat was found hanging low on a building in extremely cold weather in Henderson, MN. 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 in the spring when […]
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Texas – evening bat caught by cat – photo available
An evening bat was caught by a cat in Lake Jackson, TX. We rescued the bat, who 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 cats […]
Texas – freetail bat injured due to winter freeze – photo available
We rescued the bat who sustained a hole in her wing after falling from the Waugh Drive Bridge during the Houston, TX, cold snap. 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 […]
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Georgia- Brown bat found on tree
A small brown bat was found hanging low on a tree in Savannah, Georgia. Hoping the bat would leave on its own, the finder kept a close eye on the little bat for a few days before reaching out for help. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat […]
Texas- evening bat found grounded
An evening bat was found grounded in park during a cold snap in Houston, Texas. The finder jumping into action, using gloves to secure the bat into a cardboard box and calling us for help. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat trained rescuer in the finder’s area. […]
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Kansas- bat found grounded in yard
A small bat was found grounded in a homeowners yard in Winfield, Kansas. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat trained rescuer in the finder’s area. As the rescuer was over 100 miles away, we enlisted the help of multiple transport volunteers to get the bat to safety. […]
2 events,
Indiana- bat found grounded in park
A small brown bat was found grounded in a park in Carmel, Indiana. The finder had seen our social media posts regarding bats needing help in colder weather, and gave us a call. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat […]
New York- bat found on side of house
A bat was found hanging low on the side of a house in Rochester, New York. The homeowners kept a close eye on the little bat, but when he didn't leave at night, they gave us a call. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat trained rescuer in […]
1 event,
Wisconsin- bat found grounded in snow
A very kind couple located a small bat in the snow in Madison, Wisconsin. Concerned for the bats safety, they gave us a call to see how they could 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 […]
3 events,
Connecticut- injured bat found grounded
An injured bat was found grounded in a homeowners yard in Waterbury, Connecticut. The finder placed a glass container over the bat, and gave us a call. 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 […]
New Jersey – bat flying around in house
A bat was flying inside a home in Butler, 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.
New York – Cat brought bat inside
A cat brought a bat inside a house in Long Island, 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.
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Florida – Bat found on porch, had not moved for 4 days
A bat was noticed on a homeowner’s porch in Fort Myers FL and after 4 days we were contacted 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 he will be assessed for hopeful […]
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