In addition to the 700 permanent residents cared for daily at Bat World Sanctuary, the following bats were rescued and released back to the wild (or were provided permanent sanctuary with us if they were not releasable). Also logged are the rescues we directly assisted with nationally and internationally. Click on the entry to see any photos or videos that are available.
A bat was found inside a restaurant in Palms River 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/she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.
A bat was found in a homeowner’s driveway in San Diego, CA. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where he/she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.
A bat was found at a senior living center 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/she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.
A bat was found on the ground in Pittsburg, PA and then placed in a birdhouse but fell out again. 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 […]
A bat found his way into a home in Itasca, TX. A volunteer bat transporter took him to Bat World MidCities, where he is being cared for until he can be released back to the wild.
A bat was found in a sporting center in Athens, 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.
A bat was founded grounded in St. George, 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 he/she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.
A home owner found an injured bat on his porch in Festus, 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/she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.
A bat was found grounded 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/she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.
A bat was found grounded in a homeowner’s backyard in Escondido, CA. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where he/she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.
A bat was roosting in the corner of a homeowner's patio in Oracle, AZ. 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 crawling under a porch in Lake Poway, CA. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where he/she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.
A bat was found 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 he/she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.
A bat was found trapped inside a screened in balcony in Venice, 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/she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.
A bat was found on a homeowner’s porch 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.
A free-tail bat was found trapped in a bucket in a kitchen that had not been occupied for several days in Mineral Wells, TX. Sadly, the bat, an older female in grave condition, passed away shortly after we rescued her.
An orphaned free-tails pup was found by an animal rescuer on the Caribbean Island. We provided guidance as well as book chapters on caring for orphaned insectivorous bats, housing, nutrition and releasing pups back to the wild when they are ready.
After rescuing a bat from a cat in Santa Rosa, CA, the bat's savior noticed he was injured 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 he/she will be assessed […]
A little bat was found inside a horse barn in Aubrey, TX. Realizing the bat was injured, the finder 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 he/she will be assessed […]
A bat was found grounded in a shed in Gastonia, 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/she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.
After coming across a helpless grounded bat in Dayton, OH, the bat's finder gave us a call hoping to find some help for the little guy. 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 […]
A young evening bat was found grounded outside of a pizza shop near Possum Kingdom Lake in Texas. The owner of the store, having been a follower of ours, knew that the little one needed help, and called us right away. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat, and the finder drove […]
A bat was found hanging by the doorway of a home in Williams, AZ. 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 shop employee happened across a bat grounded behind the shop 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.
A homeowner near Ramona, CA discovered a bat stuck on a hanging sticky fly trap. We provided guidance on how to keep the bat safely and comfortably contained and located a Bat World Sanctuary trained rescuer in the finders area, but unfortunately the bat passed away before being transported to the rescuer. The homeowner was […]
A bat was found roosting on a homeowners back door in North Platte, NE and appeared to have a hole in its 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/she will be assessed for […]
A Mexican Free-tail was found trapped inside of a grocery store in Mineral Wells, Texas. Upon receiving the call, Bat World staff headed into town armed with nets and ladders. It was reported that multiple bats were flying throughout the store, but upon inspection, only one was located. He was returned to the sanctuary and […]
A young Mexican Free-tail was found grounded outside of a boutique in Mineral Wells, Texas. The finder called us seeking assistance, but it was soon discovered that the little bat had already passed.
An extremely emaciated Eastern red bat was found grounded in a homeowners backyard in Marietta, Georgia. Quickly getting her dogs away from the bat, the finder gave us a call for information on how to help. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. […]
An Eastern red bat was found hanging on the side of a house in Wichita Falls, Texas. Thankfully the bat was uninjured and likely just chased from a tree by a blue jay or crow. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and as well as instructions on how to release the […]
An Eastern red bat was found hiding out on a doorstep in Hugo, Minnesota. Thankfully the bat was uninjured and likely just chased from a tree by a blue jay or crow. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and as well as instructions on how to release the bat at nightfall […]
An evening bat was found grounded in a homeowner’s garden in Weatherford, TX. We rescued the bat, who is thankfully uninjured and healthy. He will be released at nightfall to fly back to his colony.
Two Mexican free-tailed bats were located inside of grocery store in Mineral Wells, Texas. Bat World staff quickly headed downtown to help catch the little guys, and after making use of ladders and nets, were able to safely capture the two trapped bats. Both were brought back to the sanctuary where they were given a […]
A healthy Eastern red bat was found grounded outside of a landowners chicken coop in Poolville, 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 and released later that evening.
A juvenile evening bat was found grounded in Hauppauge, New York. 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 attacked and injured by a cat outside of Quinlan, Texas. The cats owner decided that containing the bat in a 5 gallon bucket and leaving him outside for 3 days with no food or water was the best course of action, as he believed the bat would "regain strength and fly away." […]
A healthy Eastern red bat found herself grounded on a homeowners front porch in Wichita Falls, Texas. Upon finding the bat, the finder gave us a call for further instruction. As she was getting ready to send us a photo of the bat, the little one crawled up the wall and flew away safe and […]
A bat flew into a fence in Montgomery 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/she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.
A bat was found in a homeowner’s backyard in Carlsbad, CA. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where he/she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.
A bat was found at an outdoor dining patio 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.
A little bat was found lying helpless in a storm gutter in Manchester, UK. 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 under a bridge in Le Center, 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/she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.
A bat was discovered lying on a clothing store shelf in Prosper, TX by two shoppers. The shoppers were concerned for the little bat's safety, and quickly jumped to action 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 […]
A home owner in San Antonio, TX was shocked to discover a bat had flown into their door by mistake. Worried the little bat was injured, 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 bat had found its way into a home in Springfield, MI. The home owner attempted to catch the little bat, but he landed on the wooden floors and crawled into a crack between the boards. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat once he emerges again, and located a bat-trained rescuer […]
An evening bat was found grounded outside of a home in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The homeowner safely contained the little one and gave us a call for more help. We directed her to several local rescuers, and the bat was transferred to a wildlife center shortly after. The bat will be evaluated and hopefully released in […]
A free-tail bat was found in a grocery store in Mineral Wells, TX. We rescued the bat, who has a pretty bad scrape on her wrist. She will receive pain medication and antibiotics until healed and will then be released back to the wild.
An emaciated big brown bat was found clinging to a retaining wall in Kingman, Arizona. 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 grounded bat was found near a river in San Antonio, Texas. Unfortunately, the finder called very late and did not follow the instructions given within our voicemail and the bat remained uncontained overnight. The very next morning, we returned the call and found that the finder was already at work and unsure if the […]
An Eastern red bat was found grounded on a boat docked in Manhattan, New York. Concerned for the bats safety, the boat crew 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 […]
An evening bat was found grounded outside of a water treatment plant 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 release back to […]
A bat was found lying in a driveway in Oak Grove, VA. The home owner 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 he/she […]
A local barber shop owner found a bat laying on the ground outside of their building in Mineral Wells, TX. Thankfully, the finder new our sanctuary was close by and safely contained the little bat and gave us a call. We sent a transport volunteer right away. The bat was brought to us where he […]
A bat was found hanging on the outside of an apartment door in Albuquerque, NM. The resident of the apartment gave a us a call right away. 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 […]
A passerby happened across a little bat that was laying helplessly on the sidewalk in Hernando, MS. Knowing this is not a safe place for the bat and that it needed help, the finder gave us a call. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the […]
A bat was discovered inside a building in Gainesville, FL. Upon realizing the bat was trapped and most likely dehydrated and weak, the finder got in contact with 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 […]
A home owner in Marshall, NC discovered a bat had been roosting in their homes furnace, and was unable to get out. The little bat had been trapped for a few days and desperately needed help. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. […]
A business owner found a little bat grounded behind the office building in Brockport, NY. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where he/she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.
A hoary bat was found grounded in a homeowners back yard in Oklahoma City, OK. The little bat was severely dehydrated and emaciated, and upon closer inspection the bat also had cacti needles in it's wing. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. […]
A bat was trapped inside a warehouse in Dallas, 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.
A bat was found grounded inside a gym in Green Bay 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/she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.
A bat was found in a hotel in St. Augustine, 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/she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.
A bat was found partially under a doormat in Dallas, 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.
A little brown bat was found grounded in Fortson, GA. The caller expressed how much they cared for bats, and wanted to get the little guy some 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 […]
A bat was found grounded in the back of an office building 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/she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.
A bat was found clinging to the ceiling of a grocery store in Mineral Wells, TX. We rescued the bat, who was in good shape, just lost. He was released into our bat castle where he is free to fly away at will when night falls.
A bat was found on a homeowner’s porch in Moreno 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 he/she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.
A bat was found in the morning trapped in a light fixture. The home owners in Maineville, OH, quickly got to action, unscrewing the fixture and freeing the bat. They safely contained the bat in a box then gave us a call. We located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred […]
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