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Bat World Sanctuary
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November 8, 2012
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I have had some of the most incredible experiences of my life volunteering at Bat World Sanctuary! Learning to care for these tiny creatures, and discovering just how intelligent and sensitive they are, has given me a whole new perspective on the wondrous variety of life. I've learned that bats are essential to every living thing on our planet, and they deserve our respect and appreciation. Thank you, Bat World, for changing my life!
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For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
Life-changing
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Very Well
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Definitely
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2012
October 16, 2012
Each year, my students collect pennies to sponsor bats at Bat World Sanctuary. Initially, my students think that bats are creepy, rabid, disease filled creatures that deserve death. Thanks to Amanda Loller and Bat World Sanctuary, my students learn how beneficial bats are to our world. Without the positive information from Bat World Sanctuary and Amanda's love of bats, more of these creatures would be destroyed and misunderstood. We live in a riparian/desert habitat with many different species of bats that are constantly being killed by those who misunderstand them. Amanda's love for these little critters helps the world to understand how important these animals are to the earth's survival. I love visiting her website with my class and really appreciate the work she is doing to help bats.
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2012
April 18, 2012
I am an elementary school teacher. I love biology. I was troubled when some students destroyed a cave full of bats in my neighborhood by throwing water balloons full of bleach in the cave. Most of the bats were killed. On poor little fellow managed to land above the doorway to my classroom. Due to ignorance and superstition, a parent complained and wanted the bat killed by the custodian of our school. The custodian was going to kill the bat and I did the only thing that I could think of. I grabbed a fish tank and a towel and climbed up on a chair before anyone could do anything and captured the little tiny bat. I don't recommend that anyone else do this but I didn't know what else to do and time was rapidly running out for this small bat. I was actually terrified but did not want anyone to know that. I was able to contact the people at the Bat World Sanctuary and they gave me the names of couple in my area who would help me with this little bat. I thought it was a baby because its body was no bigger than my thumb. I bought some canned kitten milk from the local pet store and the poor dear reluctantly drank the milk from an eye dropper. He didn't like it too much but didn't complain. I eventually got this little bat to the experts and they told me so much that I didn't know. If it had not been for the Bat World Sanctuary, I would have done this little guy a great disservice and may have even caused him harm. Since that day I make it my mission to make sure that every one of my students and their parents completely understand all there is to know about bats and their welfare. I am happy to say that without the Bat World Site, I would be clueless. I am happy to say that a few thousand kids are wiser in their knowledge of bats because of Amanda's tireless work. I will continue to educate people on the value and importance of bats in our world and I am grateful that Amanda and others have done so much to help me to understand BATS!
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Life-changing
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Definitely
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Very Well
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2012
October 1, 2012
Bat World is a world renowned facility with accolades the length of an Interstate Highway. Despite the apparent delusions of Mary C., a woman who can no longer buy a car or a house or obtain a credit card because a Texas court levied a $6.1 million dollar judgment against her for her repeated malicious defamation of Bat World Sanctuary, this fine rehabilitation and conservation organization grows stronger and stronger.
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Definitely
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Life-changing
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Very Well
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Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
September 28, 2012
AMAZING ORGANIZATION! THEY NEED MORE THAN 5 STARS, THAT'S FOR SURE. CHECK OUT THEIR FACEBOOK PAGE TO SEE THE MANY HAPPY BATS THEY HAVE RESCUED. WELL CARED FOR, LOVED AND NURTURED. THEY GET WHAT THEY NEED AT BAT WORLD.
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I have always been afraid of bats, but they changed my mind and changed me forever.
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Give them all the money they need.
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A lot
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2012
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August 12, 2012
I have known about Bat World Sanctuary since its founding but was unable to participate until 2010 due to military commitments oversees. What Amanda Lollar and Dottie Hyatt and others have achieved over the years on behalf of bats is nothing short of a miracle! They are very much like Dr. M. Tuttle - who started the move to conserve and preserve bats. Donating to this organization is the least any bat or animal lover can do. They do honest and good work here. NO money is used for payment to anybody. All money goes to the bats. Seriously. This is a top notch outfit here. I am proud to be a part of it. When I retire, I hope to volunteer with Bat World Sanctuary. Both Amanda and Dottie have Air Force name designators because we so appreciate what they do. Maj. S. J. Alvarado USAF, call sign Chiroptera. Treasurer: United States Armed Services Bat Advocate Personnel.
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Definitely
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Definitely
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2012
May 5, 2012
I have been a bat conservation supporter for over 15 years and discovered Bat World in late 2011. Not only is their educational material excellent, they're also very helpful about supplying these materials en masse for distribution. Obviously, they're serious about getting the message across: bats deserve our help and the time is now! (Their adoption packages are also thoughtfully put together and beautiful.)
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A lot
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Definitely
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Very Well
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2012
April 25, 2012
This is a great organization. Honest and truly trying to help the bat species. Which in turn will help mankind and other animals. They honestly try to spread the message of what is wrong with bats and why we all need to be very concerned. I am happy to support Bat World Sanctuary. Camilo
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Life-changing
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2012
April 25, 2012
Bat World Sanctuary is a phenomenal organization dedicated to the well-being and care of a crucial species to our planet. White-nose syndrome is currently spreading in caves, decimating bats across the country, and killing these creatures that contribute so much to the food crops we consume daily. Saving bats means that crop eating pests, a mainstay in the diets of many species of bats, will be eaten by bats rather than killed by pesticides to be absorbed into crops. Saving bats means that naturally growing crops, crops not genetically engineered or altered, can be distributed by the seeds in the guano of fruit and vegetable eating bats. Bat World Sanctuary cares about saving these bats, and works hard to do just that every day.
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Life-changing
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2012
April 25, 2012
I think that Great Nonprofits is one of the best organizations I've come across. It provides an amazing way to raise awareness and funds to save world problems as well as save the bat community!
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A lot
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Quite well
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Likely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
April 25, 2012
This is an amazing organization that is devoted to helping bats. I found their website not only educational but also very interesting and touching. Reading about the start of this organization and “sunshine’s” story tugged on my heart strings. Taking on the task of helping permanently injured bats is a huge responsibility and I respect Amanda Lollar for doing it. I loved the teacher and kid pages of the site. Also the myth and facts page was very helpful for a class project. If I lived in Texas I would definitely volunteer for this organization and hopefully one day soon I can make a donation and help bats that are in need. I have recently become aware of how important bats are to nature and our economy and also recently I have decided to study bats as my major.As I explored the site I noticed the “wall of shame” and was surprised to see the movie “the expendables 2” on there since I liked the first so much. I will defiantly not see the second. I would love to visit Bat World on day as well as Bat Castle.
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2012
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