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2 events,
Florida – bat roosting on business door
A business owner in Heathrow, FL was alerted by a customer that a bat had taken a liking to roosting on the door to the shop. 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 […]
Texas – bat found in pool
A bat was found by a resident in Weatherford, TX trying to escape the pool. 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 […]
3 events,
Oregon – bat found in yard
A home owner in Arch Cape, OR found a bat lying in her yard late in the evening. 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 […]
1 event,
New York – bat found in bathroom
A small bat was found trapped in a bathtub in White Plains, 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.
4 events,
Canada – bat found grounded
A lady in Kelowna,Canada, found a bat grounded in her yard. The bat seemed to be dehydrated and emaciated. 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 […]
Georgia – bat found in washer
A lady in Atlanta, GA, found a bat in her washer. The bat was not washed but was severely dehydrated. 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 […]
Ohio – bat trapped in house
A big brown bat was found trapped inside of a home in Cincinnati, 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/she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.
4 events,
Missouri – bat found injured
While walking their dog in the afternoon, a passerby in St Peters, MO found a bat lying in the grass with an 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/she will be assessed […]
Texas – injured bat found in driveway
A caller in Houston, TX found an injured bat in her driveway on her way to work in the morning. 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 […]
Indiana – bat found grounded
A small bat was found grounded in South Bend, 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/she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.
7 events,
Idaho – bat flew into glass window
A home owner in Nampa, ID found a bat on her porch in the early morning. It appeared that the little bat had flown into a large glass window and was still stunned. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was […]
Utah – bat roosting on house
A caller reached out to us from South Ogden, UT after he noticed a bat had been roosting on the side of his home for a few days. He sent us a photo, and the bat appeared uninjured and well groomed. We explained that roosting under eaves is typical behavior for juvenile bats just learning […]
Washington – bat flying in apartment
A caller from Skok, WA was concerned when a bat began to fly around their apartment. The bat was flying high and seemed healthy and uninjured. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat once he had landed on a wall and as well as instructions on how to release the bat at […]
Kentucky – bat attacked by cats
A lady in Georgetown, KY, found a bat caught in a cat's mouth, The bat had broken wings and a wound on their back. We guided 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 […]
Texas – bat found grounded
A lady in Paralan, TX, found a bat grounded while she was walking to the gas station. The bat was severely dehydrated and needed care ASAP. 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 […]
Wisconsin – bat found hanging to a tree in the park
A lady in Green Bay, WI, found a bat hanging on to a tree in a park. The bat was unable to fly possibly due to a head injury. 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 […]
1 event,
Washington – bat found underneath cedar tree
A man in Tumwater, WA, found a bat underneath a cedar tree in his yard. The bat was unable to fly and was grounded. The bat was alive but was barley moving and needed to get to a rescuer as soon as possible. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located […]
4 events,
Idaho- bat found grounded
A lady in Boise, ID found a bat on the ground. The bat was severely dehydrated and could not fly. 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 […]
Tennessee – bat found stuck on porch
A lady in Fayeteville, TN, found a little brown bat stuck on the porch. The bat was dehydrated and grounded. 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 […]
Iowa – bat found grounded
A lady in Indinola, IA, found a bat on the ground with a broken wing. The break appeared to be recent and the bat seemed to be in a lot of pain. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred […]
3 events,
California – bat found grounded
A bat in Bella Vista, CA was found grounded by a woman on her morning walk. The bat was most likely grounded from dehydration due to the heat wave. 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 […]
Georgia – bat on medical building
A bat was found by employees of a medical center in Beaufrod,GA. The bat was severely dehydrated and needed to get to the rescuer as soon as possible. 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 […]
California- bat found on front porch
A lady in Escondido, CA found a bat on her front porch. The bat had been there for 1 night and did not move, he was still there the next evening. 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 […]
7 events,
Florida – bat found on back porch
A lady in Leesburg, FL found a bat on her back porch when she walked out to go to work in the morning. The bat was grounded and could not take flight due to a possible wing injury. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the […]
Washington – 4 bats flying around house
A lady in Bremerton, WA, had 4 bats flying around the house for 2 days. The bats were trapped and could not leave causing severe dehydration and emaciation. 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 […]
Colorado – bat attacked by cat
A lady in Aspen, CO found a bat that seemed to be attacked by a cat. The bat had a couple of holes in its wing causing him to be unable to fly. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was […]
Texas – bat found in fire station
A firefighter in Azle, TX, called late at night after finding a juvenile bat on the ground at the fire station. The bat was fully grown and had a possible wing injury, he needed to get to a rehabber as soon as possible. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located […]
Canada – bat found in wine barrel
A lady in Vancouver, Canada, found a bat in her wine barrel early morning. The bat had been trapped for a while and was emaciated and dehydrated. 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 […]
3 events,
California – bat found grounded
A lady in Rancho Cucamonga, CA, found a bat on the ground outside her home late afternoon. The bat was severely dehydrated due to a heat wave passing through. 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 […]
Arizona – bat found in dog house
A lady in Lake Havasu, AZ, was outside with her dog when she discovered her dog playing with something. The dog was playing with a bat that had been grounded due to dehydration and had a hole in its wing from the dog. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located […]
Oregon – bat found in yard
A lady in Oregon City, OR, found a bat grounded in her yard. The bat had a broken elbow and was unable to fly. 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 […]
4 events,
New York – bat found on barn door
While heading out to the barn in the evening, a resident from Pine Plaines, NY noticed something on the barn door. When she went to inspect it closer, the object fell to the ground and fluttered into the grass. It was a little bat, and she quickly gave us a call to find out how […]
Midcities – bat in apartment complex hall
While leaving for work in the morning, a resident of an apartment complex in Dallas, TX found a bat grounded in the hall. 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 […]
5 events,
Florida – bat stuck in house
A man in McIntosh, FL, found a bat at his job site. The bat was stuck inside of a home that was being remodeled. They do not know how long the bat has been on the building, assuming it was around 2 days. The bat appeared to have a wing injury and possibly dehydrated. We […]
Massachusets – bat on screen door all morning
A bat in Ashland, MA, was found by a homeowner on the front porch screen door. The bat had been there all morning and was not taking flight. 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 […]
Missouri – bat caught by cat
A lady in Grant wood Village, MO, found a bat caught by a cat. The bat sustained injuries to his 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 hopeful release […]
Texas – bat found in side hardware store
A lady in San Antonio, TX, was shopping at a hardware store and found a bat hanging from the wall inside the store. 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 […]
1 event,
Texas – bat attacked by cat
A lady in San Antonio, TX, found a bat in the mouth of a cat. The cat dropped the bat and ran away but the bat sustained injuries to his wing and neck, causing him to remain grounded. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the […]
3 events,
Utah – bat hanging by front door
A lady in West Jordan, UT, found a bat hanging by her front door when she walked out to go tot work. The bat had been there all night and did not take flight. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat […]
Wisconsin – bat found in the garage
A man in Green Bay, WI, found a bat in his neighbor's garage. The bat was perfectly healthy but could not take flight. We guided 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 […]
Georgia – bat found in kitchen
A lady in Lafayette, GA, found a bat flying around her kitchen. The bat was flying around and then eventually crashed causing the bat to end up with an injury to the elbow. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was […]
4 events,
Texas – bat found grounded
A lady in Denton, TX, found a bat on the ground as she was headed out to work. The bat appeared to have a wing injury on its left 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 […]
Texas – Hoary bat found grounded
A man in Comanche, TX, found a hoary bat on the ground in his backyard. The homeowner's dogs had alerted him about the bat and fortunately did not attack the little one. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and the finder was willing to transport the bat. The bat was brought to […]
Texas – bat found in toilet
A barber called from our local barber shop in Mineral Wells, TX, about a bat that had fallen into the toilet. The bat was soaking wet and freezing. 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 […]
3 events,
Texas – Eastern red bat found on ground
A man in Whitt, TX, found an Eastern red bat on the ground with a possible wing injury. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and the finder was willing to bring the bat to us directly. The bat was brought to us where he will be assessed for hopeful release back […]
Arkansas – bat injured in convention center
An injured bat was found in a convention center in Little Rock, AR. 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.
4 events,
California – bat fell out of tree
A resident in San Diego, CA witnessed a small bat fall from a tree and quickly called 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/she will be assessed for hopeful release back to […]
1 event,
Missouri – bat found on school property
A bat in Kansas City, Missouri, was found on school grounds hanging onto a tree. The bat appeared to be severely dehydrated. 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 […]
3 events,
New York – three bats found under an umbrella
A lady in Milan, NY, found three bats under her pool umbrella. Evening bats are notorious for roosting in the folds of umbrellas and feel very safe there. We convinced the finder to allow the evening bat to stay as long as possible, and if she does need to open the umbrella then to do […]
Texas – bat found on ground
A lady from a botanical garden in Weatherford, TX, called about an Eastern Red bat that had fallen from a tree and was unable to fly. 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 […]
2 events,
Tennessee – bat found on ground at an office
A lady in Kingsport, TN, found a bat while at work, on the floor of her office. The bat was no moving much and needed to get to a rehabber as soon as possible. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat […]
1 event,
Texas – bat found in parking lot
An injured bat was found in a parking lot in downtown Dallas, Texas. The finder, unable to get ahold of a local rescue center, 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 […]
2 events,
Oregon – bat found at apartment complex
A lovely hoary bat was found lying in the parking lot of an apartment complex in Eugene, Oregon. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a volunteer transporter to make the trip from Eugene to the rescuer in Portland. The bat will be evaluated and released later on.
1 event,
Maryland – Bat found grounded
A lady in Rockville, MD, found a bat in front of her apartment stairs, on the ground. The bat had a suspected wing injury and was unable to fly. 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 […]
1 event,
Maine – bat found with broken wing
A lady in Buxton, ME found a bat with a broken wing outside her front porch. The bat had a severely mangled wing right at the elbow. 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 […]
1 event,
California – bat found with torn wing
A gentleman in Modesto, CA, found a bat with a torn wing on the ground, causing the bat not to be able to take flight. 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 […]
3 events,
Washington – bat roosting normally
A lady in Tacoma, WA, found a bat roosting normally outside of her apartment building. The caller was concerned as the bat appeared not to have moved in several days. However, the bat appeared uninjured and well groomed. We explained that roosting under eaves is typical behavior for juvenile bats just learning to fly so […]
Florida – bat found crawling on garage floor
A bat in Palm Harbor, FL, was found on the ground in a homeowner's garage. The bat appeared to be healthy but would not take flight. 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 […]
California – bat found grounded
A lady in Baker, CA, found a bat grounded outside of her home early morning. The bat appeared healthy but did not take flight, indicating something was wrong. 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 […]
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3 events,
Wisconsin – brown bat found outside on porch grounded
A lady in Green Bay, WI, found a little brown bat outside, grounded on the porch. The bat was over all healthy but had an injury to its wing causing him to not take flight. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The […]
Kanssas – Eastern Red on window screen
A caller from Manhattan, KS was concerned about a bat they discovered clinging to a window screen on their home early in the morning. However, the bat appeared uninjured and well groomed. We explained that this is sometimes typical behavior for juvenile bats just learning to fly so the bat is likely okay. The bat […]
2 events,
Texas – Eastern red bat found treading water on lake
An Eastern red bat in Possum Kingdom Lake, TX, was found treading water in the lake. The bat had a bruised wing and is being monitored for possible signs of pneumonia. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and sent a transport volunteer right away. The bat was brought to us where […]
Idaho – bat found on ground by son
A mother and son (18+) found a bat with a broken wing on the ground in Boise, ID. The bat was extremely dehydrated and the amount of time on the ground is unknown. The bat had to get to a rehabber right away. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located […]
2 events,
Arizona- canyon bat found on sidewalk
A passerby in Golden Valley, AZ noticed a small bat lying helplessly on the side walk. The little one was a canyon bat and looked thin and dehydrated. 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 […]
Florida – bat found in screened in porch
A home owner in Tampa, FL came home in the evening and discovered a bat had gotten trapped inside of their screened in porch. The finder was concerned about how long the little bat had been trapped, so decided it was best to have him looked at by a rehabber to make sure he was […]
1 event,
Thailand – bat rescued by animal hospital – photo available
A juvenile bat was rescued by an animal hospital in Thailand and they contacted us for advice. 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.
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Texas – bat found grounded
A passerby in Austin, TX found a small bat lying near the side of the road. 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.
California – brown bat in back yard
A caller from Lodi, CA discovered a brown bat grounded in their back yard. They were concerned about leaving the little bat out during the day, so they quickly 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 […]
4 events,
Texas – bat found grounded in busy downtown
An office worker from Ft Worth, TX was on their way home in the busy downtown area when they came across a grounded bat on the sidewalk. They quickly got a towel and a box to secure the bat into, knowing the downtown area was not a safe place to leave him. We located a […]
Canada – bat attacked by crow
A college student in Saskatchewan, Canada was on their way home from class when they witnessed a helpless bat being attacked by a crow on the ground. They quickly shooed the crow away, ensuing the little bat was okay before giving us a call. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and […]
Texas – injured bat trying to fly
A resident in San Antonio, TX found a bat grounded near their home. The poor bat was desperately trying to take off from the ground and fly, but could only manage to flap a short distance before landing again. They feared that the bat was injured so they gave us a call. We provided guidance […]
California – bat found in pool
Another wildlife rehabber in Tarzana, CA reached out to us after her friend had found a little bat in her pool. She did not specialize in bats and wanted to make sure the little one got the care that it needed. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained […]
3 events,
South Carolina – injured bat on porch
A home owner in Fort Mill, SC found an injured bat on their porch. 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.
Indiana – injured bat found on tree
A caller in Terre Haute, IN saw a bat clinging to the bark of a tree. When they went to further inspect the bat, it was apparent it was injured and likely chased from the tree by a bird. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in […]
Wisconsin – bat found grounded
A concerned caller in Green Bay, WI came across a grounded bat on the sidewalk. However, as they were speaking to us, the bat was able to fly away. It appeared that the bat was flying high and strong, so he was likely okay and ended up on the ground accidentally. We provided guidance on […]
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