Welcome to YT!!  You are an angel for adopting the sisters and please don't get too discouraged.  Things will get better given time, persistence and patience.  
 
My little girl Ruby is a mill baby and has been a challenge with food, potty training and fear issues.  But, she is so worth every second of my time spent.  At first, she didn't even know what grass was 

  now she can't play enough in it 

  She is still fearful of kennels and will always be,  most likely.   
It just takes more time with these dogs....and a kind, loving heart - like you have.
