Cooper, Trixi and Bruno didn’t always have comfortable dog beds. Before being rescued, the trio of intimate dogs shared a dirty mattress in a landfill. They huddled together to keep warm and comforted each other often, but it didn’t feel as nice as a genuine home.

Things changed when help arrived. But soon after, the trio were separated into different foster homes and began living separate lives. But they never forgot the time they spent together.

More than a year later, the three puppies were reunited in a touching reunion captured on camera.

“Through coordinated efforts, all three were rescued and adopted through various organizations. We recently provided an update on RSR alum Cooper (Lab mix) and everyone asked, ‘what happened to the other two dogs?’” a Ruff Start гeѕсᴜe Facebook post stated. “Cooper’s foster family located Trixi and Bruno, and they were reunited last weekend. The rescue couldn’t be sweeter.”

The family and their individual rescue dogs had a fantastic time catching up in Minnesota, a far cry from how the pups’ adventure began.

“[The dogs] were seen at a recognized dumping site and one of our partner rescuers pleaded for help,” Kelli Hanson, marketing and communications manager for Ruff Start гeѕсᴜe, told The Dodo. “Trixi and Bruno were rescued that day.”

While Trixi and Bruno adjusted to care, Cooper evaded capture. He was afraid and didn’t trust humans enough to take him to safety.

“[The rescuers] knew he was still out there, so they kept looking for him often,” Hanson said. “[By] the end of February, he was ready for the rescue and jumped into the truck.”

It quickly became apparent why the pups were originally wary. A thorough veterinary examination confirmed that each would need a leg amputated before they could find loving homes. Fortunately, after each dog was healthy enough, that’s exactly what happened.

Now, all three dogs appreciate their second chances.

“He’s doing an amazing job!” Cooper’s mom, Brenda Heitschmidt, told The Dodo. “Bruno’s family stated that he is so calm and he is delighted to be in a home, and Trixi seems to be fine, but a little more unstable than the boys. We assume that the males protected her.”

A lot can change in a year, but we hope that renewing with old friends is a ritual that lasts. As for Cooper, his new mom can’t imagine living without him now.

“He’s a perfect dog,” Heitschmidt said. “Many may say how lucky they are to be with us, but we feel really lucky.”