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There is a three-three-three rule of thumb for rescue dogs which this woman violated right off the bat. Generally it takes dogs three days from arrival to decompress. They're i a new and strange environment. It's uncomfortable, stressful, scary. They're going to be defensive, easily startled, and tend to snap or bark. Let the dog come to you. Respect their space. Let them explore. Keep things low key. It takes three weeks from arrival for the dog to begin to accept this is their new home. They should be friendlier, less defensive, and their personality should begin to show. Socializing with others should become easier for them. They're more open to accepting boundaries and restrictions. It takes three months from arrival for the dog to feel completely comfortable and secure. They accept you as their leader. Their love is unconditional. They're safe around others in the house. They know they're in their forever home.

Sounds like this moron expected three month behavior within a day or two of arrival.

Adult rescues dog or cat, often come with baggage... and you don’t always have any idea what that baggage is.. and the baggage doesn’t always have to be abuse.

A cat that was doted on by the 80 year old woman its entire life, and never was around children or other animals is likely going to be a horrible choice for someone who has children and a busy/active home.

HUGE difference between adopting an adult animal and a puppy/kitten.

Sounds like this moron expected three month behavior within a day or two of arrival.

I was thinking the same -- she was expecting to step right into the same relationship she had with her childhood beagle who had grown up with her. But all animals are individuals.

I've seen the same thing, unfortunately, with families who were expecting their relationship with the second child to be identical with how the first child acted, and the second child suffers. Many of them leave home as soon as they can. One of them I observed being treated this way left the U.S. when he grew up and lives abroad.

I agree with everything you wrote. Rehoming is highly stressful for the dog. The fact that it bit in this situation (being surprised by someone who was hiddden) doesn't say anything about it's temperament. It's a dog not an automaton.
It sounds like this dog died because this woman is a moron.