Lake County, Ohio – A trio of dogs, rescued from conditions described as “deplorable,” are getting a second chance at a good life after being adopted. The dogs, a mother and two pups, were rescued in March from a yard in Youngstown – the Animal Charity of Ohio recounted the situation:

Thankfully a concerned citizen called YPD today after seeing 3 dogs, a mom and 2 puppies hidden from view on the southside of Youngstown. They immediately called our humane agent to investigate.
Our humane agent arrived and removed all 3 from the deplorable conditions they were being housed in.

Because the dogs had been isolated, they were frightened and lacked social skills. A photo of the hugging puppies revealed the depth of their fear.

But time, patience, and love have paid off. As reported by WKBN News, the trio was recently adopted from the Lake Humane Society.

(Image via Facebook/Animal Charity of Ohio)