At the vet, Prima was diagnosed with end-stage heartworms. Unfortunately, they migrated to her pulmonary artery, which made it almost impossible to remove with surgery.

At that point, she was considered to be a hospice patient, and the rescue's only goal was to put Prima in a comfortable foster home where she would feel safe and loved.

According to her rescuers, Prima underwent a lifetime of neglect and suffering. Despite her unknown past, it is clear that this dog was cruelly dumped and mistreated, which ultimately led to Prima developing long-term trauma. 

Besides her physical condition, this girl had a hard time adjusting to a new environment and people, as she was severely traumatized.