Good for you for saving them. I am an animal lover too, and if I were closer I would adopt one (maybe two). We had to put our oldest cat to sleep about two months ago because he was really sick and in pain. He was here before any of our three children, and was our first baby. It was gut wrenching, and we will still miss him, even the dog and our other cat.
I don't understand cruelty to animals. I am glad you found them.