After feeding, washing, and grooming her, the family set up a special cozy and warm sleeping place next to a space heater for their newest member. The next morning River was taken to the vet for a checkup. Turns out, she had some neck and face wounds that were probably there due to a fight, as well as tapeworms and heartworms. Luckily, after a little while, she was completely healed and started to thrive.