Local sanctuary desperately seeking enclosures for overwintering bats

A rescued bat at Procyon Wildlife in Beeton, Ont. (Procyon Wildlife)

It’s bat season, and a local rehabilitation centre in Beeton, Ont., is urgently seeking new enclosures to keep their bat patients safe and comfortable through the winter.

“We are seeking our supporters’ help to purchase new butterfly enclosures for our overwintering bats,” volunteers from Procyon Wildlife shared in a recent social media post.

Last year, the sanctuary cared for more than 20 bats throughout the holiday season.

This year, their current enclosures are in rough shape, with volunteers reporting that every pen has been chewed through and needs a serious upgrade.

To help protect these vulnerable mammals, the team is asking for donations of butterfly enclosures available on their Amazon Wishlist.

These eight-inch collapsible insect mesh cages come with a zipper and offer a secure, portable habitat for bats staying at the centre.

Procyon Wildlife continues its mission to work with local communities to care for wild animals in need. Their goal is to rescue, rehabilitate, and safely release native wildlife while encouraging a deeper public appreciation for conservation and preservation.