3 deceased bats were discovered in a church in Evansville, ID. Upon further inspection, a live baby bat was found still clinging to its mother. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The baby was transferred to a rescuer where he/she will be […]

A bat was found nearly drowned in a pool in Hudson Oaks, Tx. After getting the bat removed from the pool, the finder gave us a call. We provided 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. […]

A bat was found on a homeowner’s porch in Columbia, SC. 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 extremely emaciated big brown bat pup was found in a puddle of water in New Jersey. 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 mom with a pup was found on the ground in Wiley, TX. Thankfully they were uninjured and likely chased from the tree by a bird. We provided guidance as seen on this link on how to get the small family back into a tree. We also asked the caller to please let us know […]

A red bat was found on a homeowner’s porch in Arkoma, 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.    

A bat was found clinging to a homeowner’s screen window 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.

A bat flew into a home and ended up in the bathroom in Philadelphia, 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.

A bat pup fell from a tree in Mechanicsville, Maryland and the finder kept the pup for several days, feeding him heavy cream before reaching out to us. 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 […]

A juvenile bat crawled out soaking wet from a pool in Brock, Texas. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat, and the finders brought her to us. We will hand-raise the bat and release her when she's old enough to survive.

A homeowner in Iowa had baby bats falling from their roost in her barn. She used a glove to gather them up and called us. The hot temperatures likely caused the roost to overheat. We advised hanging screen the length of the roost and creating a pup catcher, as seen on this link, so that […]

A bat was found in an apartment hallway in Irving, 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 bat was found roosting on a hotel room door in Albuquerque, 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/she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild. 

A homeowner realized a bat was not moving from her roosting spot on a tree trunk. 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 hanging by a doorway in Fallbrook, 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 homeowner found a hoary bat pup grounded in Akron, OH. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the pup and located a volunteer transporter to make the trip from Akron to Zanesville, OH. The pups will be hand-raised and released when old enough to survive in the wild.

A juvenile red bat was found at a hotel Mineral Wells TX and brought to us by Animal Control. She will be hand-raised with other orphans until she is old enough to survive in the wild.  

A bat was found at an apartment building in Denton, 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 baby bat was found in a homeowner’s yard in Clearfield, PA. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat 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 bat was found on a homeowner's patio in Deltona, 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.  

A bat was found grounded near Breckenridge, CO. 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 baby bat was found grounded in Locust Grove, GA. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat 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.

An evening bat pup was found on a garage floor in Brock, TX. The finder brought the bat to us in a hearse. He will be hand-raised with other orphans until he is old enough to survive in the wild.  

A bat pup was found grounded 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 baby was transferred to a rescuer where he/she will be hand-raised and released when old enough to survive.    

An Eastern red bat mother carrying three pups was found grounded in a homeowners yard in Wylie, 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 […]

A young evening bat was found grounded on a sidewalk in Houston, Texas. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat 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 red bat was found grounded in Memphis, TN. The bat had likely been chased from a tree by a blue jay but was uninjured. We provided guidance as seen on this link on how to get the bat back into a tree.   

A bat was seen hanging on a homeowner’s wall 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 concerned caller from Lincoln, NE reached out to us after discovering several baby bats fallen from the colony in her basement We provided guidance on how to safely contain the babies and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The pups was transferred to a rescuer where he/she will be hand-raised and released […]

A baby bat was discovered lying in a yard in Salesville, AR. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat 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 bat was found grounded in Henderson, 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.

A bat was discovered lying on the ground in Monticello, NY. The concerned finder 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 assessed for hopeful release back to the […]

A bat was found hanging from the brick wall of the finder’s porch in Perrin, TX. They had contained the bat as per our website instructions. We located a Bat World-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 in a puddle after a rainstorm in Houston, TX. The finders safely contained the bat following the Bat World website instructions and called us. We located a bat-trained rehabber in the finders’ area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where he will be assessed for hopeful release back to the […]

A bat was seen hanging from a trash can and then found this morning clinging to the porch railing of an Avoca, NY, home. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat will be transferred to a rescuer where she will be […]

A bat was grounded on porch steps for about a day in Durham, NC. The finder put water out for him this evening. When she called us, we told her how to safely contain the bat and provided her with the number to a rehabber in her area. She could not find him at that […]

A woman found a bat grounded in her yard in Gray, 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.

A woman found a red bat grounded in her barn in Willow Park, TX. She safely contained the bat following the directions on the Bat World website. We located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.

A bat was found grounded on a barn floor near Madison, 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 she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.

Two bats were found in a bucket in Loveland, OH. 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 assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.

A woman found a bat stuck to fly paper in Caddo, LA. Wearing gloves and working carefully, she used coconut oil to remove the bat from the paper. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The woman transported the bat to the rescuer […]

A homeowner found 2 bat pups on her porch in Fort Wayne, IN. 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 assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.

A bat was found flying in a home in Ennis, TX. The owner neglected to turn off the ceiling fan so the bat could escape through an open door. The bat hit the ceiling fan and was injured. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the […]

Two bats were found in the owner’s washing machine after going through a wash cycle. One bat survived. 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 baby bat was found grounded in Cape Cod, MA. 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 she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.  

A baby bat was found in Augusta, GA and the finder was, for some strange reason, feeding the pup raw deer meat and orange juice. We advised her to stop doing that immediately and instead just provide water in the box for the bat. We then located a rescuer as well as a transport volunteer. […]

A baby bat was found on a homeowner's patio in Calabasas, 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 she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.  

A juvenile free-tailed bat was found clinging to a store wall in Mineral Wells, TX. We rescued the bat, who is thin and dehydrated. He will be hand raised with other orphans in our care until he is old enough to survive on his own in the wild.

A bat pup was found grounded and alone on a front porch in Santa Clarita, CA. The finder scooped him up with a cloth and gave us a call 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 […]

An Eastern red bat pup was found grounded in a park in Dublin, GA. The finder found her days ago but was unable to locate anyone local to help, and eventually she stumbled upon our website. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. […]

A bat was found on a hot sidewalk in a park in Long Beach, 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 she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.    

A bat was found on the ground in Swansea, MA. 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 she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.    

A baby bat was found on the ground in Frederick, 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 she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.  

A bat was found crawling in the missile of a 4-lane road in Cary, 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 she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.  

A baby bat was found grounded and barely moving in West Goshen, 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 she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.  

A baby bat was found under a bush trying to get out of the rain in Jalapa, 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 she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the […]

A woman found a grounded bat with what appeared to be a torn wing membrane in Wichita, KS. She contained him per Bat World guidelines and called us. We located the closest 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 bat was seen flying low and landing on the ground in Oviedo, FL. Saw bat flying and land in yard. Called about 2 hours later to see what to do with it, but then couldn’t find it. Gave them numbers of closest rehabbers

A bat was found grounded in an apartment entryway in Castleton, 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 she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.

 bat was found grounded in a driveway 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 she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.

A concerned caller from Portland, OR believed they possibly had bats in their chimney due to the sounds they could hear coming form it. Not wanting to cause any harm to the bats, they reached out to us for help. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer […]

A little bat pup was found grounded in garage in Jacksonville, 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 she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.

A caller had found a bat in the bed of their truck in Melbourne, FL as they were getting ready to leave. There was water pooled in the truck bed and the little bat was struggling to escape. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the […]

A home owner in clinging Arvada, Colorado onto the wall. Not knowing what to do, they 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 she will be assessed for hopeful release back […]

After being unable to locate a rescuer on their own in Wichita, Kansa, a distressed caller contacted us about a bat they were desperately trying to get help for. The bat appeared to have a broken wing, and needed immediate care. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained […]

Two baby bats were found laying in a yard in Medina, 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 she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.

A tricolor bat was found on a homeowner’s patio in Little Elm, 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 she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.

A bat was found on a homeowner’s porch in Attalla, 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 she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.

An injured bat was found grounded in Lawrenceville, NJ. The finder called animal control and animal control sent the police to the finder's house. The police wanted to suffocate in a bag but the finder declined and called us. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in […]

A bat pup was found grounded on the sidewalk in Flushing, NY. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat 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 bat was found flying through a homeowner’s house in Pearland, 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 she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.  

A free-tailed bat was found grounded in Augusta, FL and the finder was trying to feed him Gatorade. We were alerted and reached out to the finder. We located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild. […]

A store manager found a bat hanging on the ceiling in Mineral Wells, TX, and called us for help. We’ve hydrated and evaluated the bat, and he will be released in our Bat Castle to return to the wild.    

A woman’s cat caught a bat that had flown in through the open 2nd-floor patio door. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located several bat-trained rescuers in the finder’s area. She could not locate the bat on her patio but now knows how to safely contain him should he return. […]

A bat was found grounded in Syracuse, UT. 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 she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.  

Five juvenile free-tailed bats were found trapped inside a boutique in Mineral Wells, TX. We rescued the bats, who were all thin and dehydrated. W@e will provide supportive care until the pups have gained weight and can fly well. Once that happens they will be released in out bat cast;e where they are free to […]

A baby bat was found grounded in Paris, 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 she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.  

A cat brought a baby bat into a homeowner’s house in Packwood, IA. 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 she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.

A bat was seen clinging on the side of a house in Cincinnati, OH and the finder finally decided to call 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 to a rescuer where she will be assessed for hopeful […]

A bat was found grounded at an amusement park in Brooksville, 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 she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.  

Two baby bats were found in a homeowner's sink in Morganville, 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 she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.    

A local shop manager called us about 3 bats grounded in her boutique in Mineral Wells, TX. We provided information on how to safely contain the bats. We picked them up, hydrated them, and will evaluate them for eventual release back to the wild.

A couple found a bat with an injured wing in the stairwell of their apartment. 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 she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.

A local shop manager called us about a bat on the ceiling in her boutique in Mineral Wells, TX. We went to her shop, secured the bat, hydrated him, and will evaluate him for eventual release back to the wild.

A mother bat and her pups were found about three inches off the ground after a storm passed through 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 she will be assessed for hopeful release […]

A bat was found with a deceased roostmate on a hiking trail 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 she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.  

Two baby bats were found on apartment steps 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 she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.    

A person found an injured bat in a road in Charlotte, 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 she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.

An employee found a grounded bat at work in North Ridgeville, OH. She and a co-worker safely contained the bat in a box and called us. We 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 employee found four juvenile freetail bats flying in her boutique in Mineral Wells, TX. She called us and watched the bats land so that we could locate them quickly and contain them. They have been hydrated and examined and soon will be released back to the wild.

A bat was found cornered by a cat near Eagle, ID. The finder confined the cat and then called Bat World 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 she will be assessed for […]

A bat was found grounded in Saugus, 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 she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.  

A bat was spotted flying low in a warehouse in Weatherford, 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 she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.    

Six juvenile free-tailed bats were found trapped inside a dress shop in Mineral Wells, TX. We rescued the bats, who were all dehydrated and a few were thin. There is a severe heat wave in the area with temps over 110 degrees. We are providing supportive care until the weather cools a little and they […]

A bat was found in a homeowner’s yard in Moab, UT. 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 she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.

A bat was found in a house in 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 she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.

An emaciated bat was found grounded in a homeowners garage in Rapid City, South Dakota. The homeowner, concerned for the bats welfare, gave us a call hoping we 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 a […]

A young Mexican free-tail pup fell from her roost and landed onto the hood of a car driving beneath in Kingman, Arizona. Unable to find a local rescuer, the finder took her to a veterinarian, hoping they could help. Unfortunately, vets rarely know much about bats, and often give out inaccurate and harmful advice. In […]

A juvenile Mexican free-tail bat was found cowering in a homeowners bathroom sink in Mineral Wells, Texas. The homeowners closed off the bathroom and immediately gave us a call, and within 15 minutes a staff member was headed to pick the bat up. The young bat is in good shape, and should be released back […]

A baby bat was found on the ground in Woodbine, NC. The finders called a rehab center who told them to just "leave the baby on the ground so mom could find it", which is always a death sentence for bats of any age. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and […]

A little brown bat was found on a patio table in Longmont, Colorado. Unable to fly, the little one sat and waited for help. The homeowner, being a bat lover and having helped bats before, got her safely contained and reached out to us for help. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the […]

Two juvenile free-tailed bats were trapped inside a dress store in Mineral Wells, TX. We rescued the bats, who were all dehydrated and a few were thin. There is a severe heat wave in the area with temps over 110 degrees. We are providing supportive care until the weather cools a little and they can […]

A bat was found clinging to a homeowner’s door in Yucca Valley, 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 she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.

A bat was seen flying through a mall in Modesto, CA. The bat then flew into Apple store where an employee was able to contain it and give 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 bat was found lying in a yard in Lehigh Acres, FL. The home owner quickly 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 she will be assessed for hopeful release back […]

A bat was found inside a local barber shop in Mineral Wells, Texas. 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.

At a local boutique in Mineral Wells, Texas, 3 bats were discovered through the shop while the owner was opening for the day. Of the 3 found, one was unfortunately deceased upon discovery. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bats and sent a transport volunteer right away. The bats were brought to […]

A bat colony was discovered on the second story of an abandoned building in Mineral Wells, TX after numerus bats had found their way into the shop below. Our team scoured the floor rescuing all the living bats found among hundreds of dead ones that had been trapped inside bath tubs, sinks, and cabinets with […]

An employee called us from a local coffee and cocktail bar in Mineral Wells, TX after discovering a bat in their café. 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 […]

A concerned caller had found a bat laying next to a creek in Frederick, MD. The bat appeared to have shredded wing membrane, so the finder wanted to get the little bat help as soon as possible. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s […]

A bat was found grounded in a home owners front yard near Kansas City, 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 she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.

A caller had found a bat lying near her garage door in San Clarita, CA. The finder had placed the bat in a box and left it in a tree overnight, and in the morning the bat was gone. The called explained the bat seemed very mobile and active, so hopefully it only needed some […]

22 more bats were rescued from the same local abandoned building in Mineral Wells, Texas from earlier this week. Staff members have been checking the abandoned apartment daily for more bats in need of help. The 22  were brought to the sanctuary to be triaged, hydrated, and fed. All were in good condition and were […]

A juvenile bat was found lying on the ground below the colony's roost in Marietta, CA. Not knowing how long the little bat was laying there, the finder decided the best course of action would be to locate a rehabber. They used the map on our website to locate a trained rescuer, who was able […]

A bat was found grounded in a local boutique 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 where he will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.

Staff members continue to check on the colony in the local abandoned apartment building in Mineral Wells, TX. 4 more bats were recovered and brought to the sanctuary for triage. The bats in critical condition will stay at the facility until they are healthy enough to be released, and the others were released into our […]

A bat was found lying on a doorstep 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.

A grounded bat was unnoticed by a passerby in Louisville, KY who unfortunately stepped on the little bat. He seemed okay, but the caller noticed damage to the bat's wing and was unsure if it was a prior injury or was from getting stepped on. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat […]

A bat was found roosting on a front door in Henry, 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 she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.

A home owner came across a little bat roosting on their front porch in Fort Collins, CO. Not knowing if the bat needed help, they decided to give 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 bat was found on the floor of a local dress shop 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 where he will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.

There was a colony of bats roosting in an apartment complex in Baton Rouge, LA that was at risk of being exterminated by the landlord. We contacted state officials and alerted them to this matter, and now the landlord must wait until the fall to do a humane exclusion rather than killing off the bats. 

A concerned caller found a juvenile bat on the grounds in Gora, CA. They wanted to help the little bat, so 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 she will […]

A bat was found grounded in Saint Maries, ID. The finder did not have a box to contain the little bat in, so they quickly scooped him up with a grocery bag and called us right away. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s […]

A bat was found on the fourth floor of an office building in Worcester, MA. Because it was such an odd place for a bat to be, the finder was not expecting to find a bat and did not know what to do with him. She scooped him into a cup and left him on […]

While walking their dog at their apartment complex in Addison, TX, a resident had noticed a little Eastern red bat lying on the concrete next to a neighbor's door. He was lying on his back and in obvious need of help so the finder gave us a call. We provided guidance on how to safely […]

A bat was found in an office building in Cedar Rapids, IA. 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 she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.

A baby bat was found near a semi truck in Madison, WI, and the finder was concerned the bat may have been trapped in the truck. 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 […]

A shop owner found a bat in her dress shop in Mineral Wells, TX. She called us, and 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 individual found a bat grounded in Ogden, UT.  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 she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.

A person found a bat in her basement in San Jose, 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 citizen found a grounded bat in Aurora, CO. 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 she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.

A Bat World employee located and rescued 4 juvenile bats trapped in vacant apartments in downtown Mineral Wells, TX. She brought the bats to us where they will be cared for and assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.

A bat was found by a student grounded at a university in Breckenridge, CO. The student, concerned for the bats safety, gave us a call seeking local 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 […]

An injured bat was found on the ground in Newport, WA. The finder placed a box over top of the bat, and then gave us a call for more 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 […]

An injured evening bat was found grounded at an individual's workplace in Westminster, CO. The finder, having been a follower of ours for many years, knew exactly what to do and 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 […]

An injured Eastern red bat was found in a homeowner's backyard in Rome, GA. The homeowner reached out to us, as she was unable to find anyone local to 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 […]

Three Mexican free-tail bats were found trapped inside of a barbed shop in downtown Mineral Wells, Texas. We sent a transport volunteer out right away to collect them. The bats were brought to us where they will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.

A thin and dehydrated Mexican free-tail was found trapped inside of a dress shop in downtown Mineral Wells, Texas. 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.

An Eastern red bat was found grounded outside of Dallas, Texas. The finder placed an overturned bucket over the bat to keep him safe, and then gave us a call.  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 […]

A dehydrated Mexican free-tail was found grounded inside of some abandoned apartments in Mineral Wells, Texas.  These apartments are being checked by Bat World staff daily in order to ensure all bats living within are healthy. This bat will stay with us for a few days while regaining strength, and then will get to return […]

A bat was found grounded near Atlanta, 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 she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild. 

A local in Ketchum, ID was on their way to the gym and noticed a little bat roosting on the door as they were entering the facility. They quickly gave us a call, but while instructing the finder how to safely contain the bat, it flew away. We provided the finder with the information for […]

A bat was found grounded in Odessa, 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 she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.  

A bat was found under a pool canopy in Fallbrook, 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 she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.  

A bat became injured after hitting a porch ceiling fan in Vista, 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 she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.  

An injured bat was found grounded 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 she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.

Five juvenile free-tail bats were rescued after being trapped in a barber shop in Mineral Wells, TX. We rescued the bat, who were all in decent shape. After being hydrated they were released into our bat castle where they are free to leave at will.  

A bat was found grounded 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 she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.  

A bat was found in a homeowner’s backyard in Glendale, 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 she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.

A woman saw a bat fall from a building in Powder Springs, GA. She knew it needed help, and carefully scooped it into a box and called us. We provided guidance contact info for a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to the rescuer where she will be assessed for hopeful […]

A couple found a juvenile red bat wedged in the bark of a tree about 5’ from the ground. After the bat had not moved in over 24 hours, they became concerned and called us. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The […]

An Eastern red bat was found clinging to a trampoline in Springfield, MO after a storm blew through the neighborhood. The finder followed our instructions on our website about how to safely contain the bat and then gave us a call. While further inspecting the bat, who was in much better shape than expected, flew […]

A small Mexican free-tail was found grounded outside of a woman's front door in Mineral Wells, Texas. Having been a follower of Bat World for years, she knew exactly what to do and followed our safe containment instructions for the little one, and then gave us a call. The bat was brought to us where […]

An employee found a bat in a Goodwill store in Perry, 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 she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.

A bat was found inside an EMS station in Erath County, 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 bat was found in a vacant apartment in Mineral Wells, TX. We rescued the bat, who was fine and just lost. The bat was released into our bat castle where he is free to leave at will at nightfall.

An employee found a juvenile freetail bat on the floor in 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 few days in our care before she is strong enough to be released back to the wild.

A Mexican free-tail was found grounded on the floor of a local boutique in Mineral Wells, Texas. 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 juvenile bat was found grounded in an apartment hallway in Athens, GA. Shortly after finding the first bat, the local residents spotted another roosting up high in the corner of the breezeway. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bats and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bats were […]

A dehydrated and emaciated Mexican free-tail was found grounded inside of a warehouse in Abilene, Texas. The finder, having saved bats in the past, quickly contained the bat and arranged to drive it to us! He arrived a few hours later and after fluids and a good meal, was feeling much better. He will stay […]

An evening bat was found with a badly injured wing in Godley, Texas. The finder, being a huge animal lover, quickly called us to see what she should do. 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 […]

A Mexican free-tail was found roosting under a homeowners eaves in San Antonio, Texas. While this may be normal roosting behavior for some species, Mexican free-tails should be with their colony, and a lone one is always cause for concern. The homeowner called us for information on what to do next. We provided guidance on […]

An evening bat was saved from being eaten by a snake in Haltom City, Texas. The finder, seeing the bat in distress, discouraged the snake from its intended meal and gave us a call. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located several Bat World Sanctuary trained rescuers in the finder’s […]

A juvenile bat had the unfortunate luck of running into an outdoor ceiling fan in San Antonio, Texas. Seeing the bat had a broken wing, the finder gave us a call. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat, located several bat trained rescuers in the finder’s area, and advised that the homeowner […]

An Eastern red bat was found trapped in a pool in Pittsville, WI. 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 […]

A little bat was trapped in a local dress shop in Mineral Wells, TX. We rescued the bat, who was fine and just lost. The bat was released into our bat castle where he is free to leave at will at nightfall.

A caller had discovered a bat helplessly stuck to a glue trap at a friends house near Green Bay, WI. We provided guidance on how to safely remove the bat using gloves, vegetable oil and a cotton swab.  We also located a Bat World Sanctuary trained rescuer in the finder's area. The bat was transferred […]

Kyle was conducting an unannounced inspection at a manufacturing facility in Godley, TX on Wednesday night when he encountered an unexpected obstacle. Fortunately, bat lover Kelli found him yesterday morning and quickly secured him (never barehanded, of course!) before contacting us for assistance. Transport was arranged, and in short order Kyle was safe and receiving […]

A man found a bat grounded on his dad’s front porch in Tarzana, 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.

An employee spotted a juvenile freetail on the ceiling in the vision center in the Walmart in Graham, TX. We rescued the bat, who was fine and just lost. The bat was released into our bat castle where he is free to leave at will at nightfall.

A bat was stuck on a vaulted ceiling at a shop 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 where he will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.

A little bat was discovered hanging by a doorbell 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/she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.