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[quote=Anonymous]I just wanted to say thank you for this conversation thread!  I was researching the internet because I had a situation that mirrored OP's and this thread has me breathing easier.  We did, indeed, save the bat (my husband put it in the freezer ... don't ask) and we'll get it tested.  I had read on sites that I should euthanize my cat immediately and this had me in a panic.  She was given a bath within five minutes of pouncing on the bat in our house, so I know she didn't have anything on herself to lick off.  And my vet confirmed the fact about the three years rabies shot as I, too, had gotten some months behind.  Just wanted to add somethings we've learned living through this in Kansas City:  There is rarely a situation of just one bat, especially if you find it during the months of June and July which is nesting/nursing months for the babies.  Here in KCMO, they won't remove the bats until the nursing is done because you have to wait until the babies are ready to leave.  Then they put up a one way door where the bat can leave but can't return.  The one we had the other night was a baby bat that got lost in the house trying to get out.  In older homes, there are more opportunities for them to find holes into the attic, so always good to keep an eye on the roof.  One other thing: shop around when it comes to having someone do a bat inspection because the costs do have a range.  We got quotes for the initial inspection of $90 to $200 and that's just to look for a colony.  The solution cost $400.  Some home insurance policies cover this, by the way, so check that out.  Once more, thanks for this thread and good luck to you, OP.  KEV[/quote]

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