That is so sad. You know, the rescued pets make the best ones. I had a dog that I found as a puppy (starving in a graveyard). His siblings were deceased (starved to death). We weren’t sure he would make it but he did and he was the best dog ever. I am so happy that you found her before it was too late. That just makes my day!
My wife and I decided a long time ago that whatever animals we’d adopt, they would come from a “rescue” mission. Our dog is another such character - he had been badly treated when we took him in and it took a long time before he truly trusted us (always expecting to be hit). He still gets a lot of hugs every day. ;-)