A heartwarming story unfolded at SamBee’s Bat Care when a woman discovered a tiny bat in need of help while watching her horse get groomed. The bat, later named Mikey, had gotten himself into a sticky situation, covered in hay and gunk, making him unrecognizable at first. Thankfully, the woman had previous experience rescuing bats and knew exactly where to turn for help.
Sam Sawyers, the owner of SamBee’s Bat Care, recounted how the woman mistook Mikey for a frog initially, highlighting the extent of the mess the little bat was in. Despite the confusion, the woman acted quickly and drove 30 miles to bring Mikey to the rescue center, showing immense compassion and dedication to helping the distressed creature.
Upon arrival at SamBee’s Bat Care, Mikey was found to be dehydrated, underweight, and extremely stressed. His wings were stuck together, and one of his ears was even stuck to his head due to the sticky substance he had gotten himself covered in. The rescuers wasted no time in giving Mikey a much-needed bath, which he surprisingly seemed to enjoy.
„He was very patient and did a lot of relieved wing flapping once they were unstuck,“ Sawyers mentioned, describing Mikey’s reaction to the bath. After his cleaning session, Mikey looked like a bat again and was visibly happier and more comfortable. He was placed in an incubator to dry off and is now on the road to recovery.
Mikey’s journey doesn’t end there, though. He still needs to gain weight before undergoing flight training with another rescued bat named Chewie. Once they both demonstrate strong flying abilities, they will be released back into the wild together, a heartwarming reunion for two bats who found themselves in need of help.
The story of Mikey’s rescue serves as a reminder of the importance of compassion and care for all creatures, no matter how small or seemingly insignificant. It also sheds light on the valuable work done by organizations like SamBee’s Bat Care in rescuing and rehabilitating wildlife in need. If you ever come across a bat in the UK, the Bat Conservation Trust is a valuable resource for guidance on how to help these unique and important creatures.
