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Texas- bat flying inside of bowling alley- photo available
A Mexican free-tail was found flying about a bowling alley in Mineral Wells, Texas. The building owner, wanting to ensure the bat was safe, gave us a call to come and help. The kind employees were able to contain the bat safely and once we arrived, we did a quick evaluation and transferred him to […]
Texas- bat found outside office building- photo available
A Mexican free-tail bat was found grounded outside of an office building in San Antonio, Texas. The finder, being unable to connect with any of the local rescue centers, gave us a call seeking guidance. We were able to get the finder in contact with Austin Bat Refuge, and with their guidance, the bat was […]
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Texas – injured bat found grounded
A bat was found grounded with a suspected injury 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.
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Illinois – red bat found grounded – photo available
A red bat was found grounded in a homeowner's yard in Belleville, IL. The homeowner contained the bat in a popcorn box and then contacted us. Thankfully the bat was uninjured and likely just chased from a tree by a blue jay or crow. We provided guidance on how to release him at nightfall after […]
2 events,
Texas – bat hanging on window screen – photo available
A bat was seen clinging to a window screen of a home 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.
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Texas – bat flying through auto parts store
A bat was spotted flying through an auto parts store in Mineral Wells, TX. We provided guidance on how to safely escort him outside by opening all the doors, which proved successful as the staff was able to safely escort the bat back outside.
Texas – bat found at apartment complex
A bat was found grounded on the sidewalk of an apartment complex in San Antonio. 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,
Ohio – bat grounded with damaged wings
A bat was found grounded with holes in his wings in Toledo, 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 wild.
1 event,
Florida – bat found outside house
A small bat who appeared to be injured was found outside a home in DeLand, FL. 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,
North Carolina – bat found at park
A bat was found grounded at a park in Mount Holly, NC. Thankfully the bat was in good shape and uninjured and was likely 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 […]
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Florida – bat found in driveway
A bat was found lying on a homeowner’s driveway in Green Cove Springs, FL. 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 found at apartments
A bat was found clinging to a light fixture at an apartment complex in Grapevine, 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 […]
1 event,
New Mexico – bat flying in cellar
A bat was seen flying through a homeowner’s cellar in Silver City, NM. 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,
Kansas – bat found in house
A bat was found inside a house in Wamego Kansas. 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.
Virginia – bat found in glue trap
A bat was found stuck in a cruel glue trap by a real estate agent in Arlington, VA. The agent used gloves and managed to remove the bat by herself. We provided guidance on how to keep the bat safely and comfortably contained and located a Bat World Sanctuary trained rescuer in her area. The […]
3 events,
Texas – bat found at Walmart – photo available
A bat was flying inside a Walmart store in Mineral Wells, TX. We rescued the bat, who was in good shape and just lost. He will be cared for until the weather warms and he can be released back to the wild.
Oregon – bat found on garage floor
A bat was found lying on the garage floor of a home in Richmond, OR. 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 in gift shop
A bat was found inside a gift shop in Broken Arrow, 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.
2 events,
Tennessee – bat found on kitchen floor
A bat was found lying on the kitchen floor of a home in Knoxville, 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.
3 events,
Texas – bat found injured
A bat was found lying on his back and possibly injured 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.
Oregon – bat found on desk
A bat was found sitting in the middle of a homeowner’s desk in Shady Cole, Oregon. 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 – bat found on concrete
A bat was found laying on cold concrete with a possible injured wing. 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.
Thailand – baby fruit bat found on ground – photo available
A wildlife rescuer in Thailand received an orphaned fruit bat p[up who was found grounded. No rescuer was in the area, however, the finder was trained in veterinary work. We provided guidance on caring for orphaned fruit bats and the correct formula to use. We also put the rescuer in contact with fruit bat rescuers […]
3 events,
Texas – bat found bundled in a coat removed from a washing machine
A bat somehow survived inside a coat going through the wash in Orange, TX. The finder thought the bat was deceased at first but when he realized the bat was alive, he put the bat in a box with a towel. We located a Bat World Sanctuary trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat […]
Texas – 325 short-tailed fruit bats rescued
325 short-tailed fruit bats were retired from an AZA zoo to Bat World Sanctuary. Sadly, 38 of the bats were deceased on arrival due to poor shipping conditions. About ⅓ of the bats were shocky and in need of emergency fluids and oxygen when they arrived. Over 50 of these bats are also pregnant. We […]
Texas – bat behind fireplace glass
A bat was spotted hanging from the glass cover inside a fireplace in Austin, TX. The finder first called 911, and was then instructed to call us. 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 […]
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Texas – bat found and taken to veterinary clinic
A bat was found grounded in Austin, TX and taken to a veterinary clinic, who then reached out to us for help. We provided cont info for 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 […]
Alabama – bat found grounded – photo available
A red bat was found grounded in a yard in Hartsville, AL. 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 elementary school – photo available
A bat was found grounded in the storeroom of a school in Mineral Wells, TX. We rescued the bat, who was fine and just lost. The bat was released into our bat castle, along with an evening bat rescued earlier this year, where they are both free to leave at will at nightfall. Click here […]
Texas – bat found by light pole
A bat was found grounded beside a light pole in Fort Worth, TX. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat as well as contact info to Bat World Sanctuary trained rescuers in her area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where he will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.
3 events,
Florida – bat at construction site
A bat was found grounded at a construction site in New Port Richey, FL. 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 in warehouse
A bat was found grounded in a warehouse in Corpus Christi, 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.
Texas – free-tail found grounded
A bat was found grounded in Abilene, Texas and rescued by a wildlife center, who then contacted us. A volunteer transporter brought him to us, where he was found to be in good shape, just thin. We will give him supportive care until he has gained weight and the weather warms up enough for his […]
1 event,
Indiana- bat found grounded on porch
A small, seemingly injured bat wound up on a homeowners backporch in Gary, Indiana. Unable to find local help, they 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 he will be […]
3 events,
Texas – evening bat found injured – photo available
An evening bat was found possibly injured and grounded in Graham, 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.
Texas – bat found at gym
A bat was found on the floor of a gym in Huntsville, 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.
Arizona – bat fell from tree
A was seen falling from a tree and onto the ground in Phoenix, AZ. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat trained rescuer in the finder’s area. Sadly, the bat did not survive.
2 events,
Texas – bat found at department store
A bat was found at a Dollar Tree store 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.
Texas – cat caught a bat
A bat was caught by a cat in San Antonio. 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 – bat found in grocery store
A bat was found with an injured wing inside a grocery store in Mineral Wells, TX. We rescued the bat, who is a bit thin. He also had a large hematoma on his forearm so he will require a few weeks in care before he can be released. He is receiving pain medication and roosting […]
4 events,
Texas – Bat stuck on fence
A bat was found stuck on a wooden fence outside of Austin, 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.
Ohio- bat found at construction site
A small bat was accidentally injured on a construction site in Columbus, Ohio. Wanting to ensure the bat was safe, the workers got him contained into a box and began searching 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 […]
Mississippi – bat found in parking lot – photo available
A bat was found in a store parking lot in Horn Lake, 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 it he/she will be assessed and receive lifetime sanctuary as he/she will likely not […]
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Florida – bat found on back porch
A bat was found on back porch in Orlando, FL. 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,
Florida – bat found at hospital
A bat was found grounded at a hospital in Hialeah, FL. 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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Maryland – bat in yard
A bat was found in a homeowner’s yard in Perry Hall, 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
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