Bats in Distress
Because of their potential to carry rabies, specialized protocol dictates how to handle situations that involve bats. If a bat has bitten or scratched a person or a pet, or is found in a situation where exposure cannot be ruled out, contact the Wildlife Division at 860-424-3011 or DEEP Emergency Dispatch (available 24-hours) at 860-424-3333 for advice. An example of a situation where exposure cannot be ruled out is when a bat is found in the same room as a sleeping individual or a very young child.
If a juvenile bat or injured bat is found and it has not come in direct physical contact with a person or pet, try contacting one of the bat rehabilitators listed below for advice.
Persons authorized to handle and care for bats
Branford
- Karen L. Hannon
- 203-623-0809
- klhannon2020@outlook.com
Canaan
- Linda Bowen
- 860-824-5284
- linda@cmsincorporated.net
- Only rehabbing bats
East Hampton
- Maureen Heidtmann
- 860-685-1606
- winghand2001@yahoo.com
- Only rehabbing bats
Weston
- Wildlife in Crisis
- 203-544-9913
- No ducks, geese, raccoons, or skunks
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Content last updated on October 1, 2026.