The 17 dogs rescued from a severe cruelty situation in Coaldale are beginning to find their forever homes.

Already, one of the Great Pyrenees pooches has been taken in, said Gillian Kocher, spokeswoman for the Pennsylvania SPCA.

“We had the very first one adopted at our Main Line Animal Rescue site this week. She was one of the oldest of the bunch and a volunteer fell in love with her and made it official,” Kocher said.

The canines were rescued in late May from a property on Bull Run Street after a search warrant was executed by Coaldale police, Pennsylvania State Police and the PSPCA’s Animal Law Enforcement Team.

The PSPCA called the dogs’ conditions “shocking” and said it appeared that they had been suffering for some time.

Among the rescued were 15 Great Pyrenees and two collies, all of which landed in the care of Philadelphia area veterinarians.

Coda and Kissy Face, both 2 year-old Great Pyrenees males, have been cleared for adoption and are at the PSPCA’s headquarters, 350 E. Erie Ave., Philadelphia. The Main Line Animal Rescue in Chester Springs also has several Great Pyrenees waiting for new families.

Kocher said Coda is becoming a bit of a canine celebrity.

“Coda is a wonderful pup who I myself have handled. He has been to two media appearances off-site and loves everyone he meets,” she said. “He is goofy, silly and just lovely.”

When they were rescued, the dogs had severe skin conditions. Several were suffering from open wounds, believed to be the result of sarcoptic mange. Many were underweight.

In the days after they were saved, the PSPCA posted photos on Facebook and wrote, “The docile dogs accept the care we give either standing stock still or shaking. We can’t imagine the fear they must feel … but we hope they know that the trauma they have experienced in life is behind them.”

While Coda, Kissy Face and the others cleared for adoption are doing well, some of the other younger dogs are still scared or “shut down,” she explained.

“Some don’t understand what leashes are but we are working with them on their challenges and we feel they have very bright futures,” Kocher said.

Veterinarians found that the older rescued dogs need more medical attention. They will likely go to other rescue organizations.

“But, we are expecting the majority of these pups to be made available for adoption as they continue their recoveries,” Kocher said.

The investigation into animal cruelty and neglect is ongoing.