The ubiquitousness of domestic dogs throughout the world and their close interactions with both humans and wildlife make dogs uniquely suited to serve as bridges for pathogen transmission. Dogs are also highly culturally valued among the Waiwai, well cared for, and are important for subsistence hunting. Previous veterinary and ethnographic research at this site has indicated that dogs are commonly fed on by vampire bats, an important reservoir for rabies virus in the region. We are currently exploring the potential transmission of rabies between vampire bats and dogs in this community.