A bat found in Sisters has tested positive for rabies, the Deschutes County Public Health Department reported Monday morning.

A rabies test was performed after a county resident found a dead bat in his dog’s mouth. The dog, which was current on its rabies vaccinations, will be quarantined for 45 days. Health authorities advise Central Oregonians to take their children and pets indoors if they see a sick bat or other wildlife that appears ill and call the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife at 541-947-2950.