ALWAYS be careful giving unlimited access to water after heavy exercise. Drinking excessive amounts or eating after haevy exercise can sometimes cause bloat. Interesting that the dog was tattooed. Did the Rescue group ever try to find out about the tattoo? Barb Bowes Bo & Chelsea (Pyrs), Flopsy (Pyr Shep) & Machin (Doxie) The more people I meet, the more I like my dog! bamb@monmouth.com