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This Man Won’t Stop Adopting Rescue Animals, And Here’s How He Lives

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Meet Lee Asher, a typical LA guy with quite an extraordinary pet family – the man happens to have 9 rescue animals. “I always knew that when I was older I would have a house filled with rescue dogs, so seeing where I am now isn’t much of a surprise to me or anyone who knew me growing up,” Asher, who runs a finance company, told The Dodo. Ever since he was a child, the man knew that helping rescue puppies and other animals was his calling. So far, Asher has rescued 16 pets.

As a child, the guy would spend tons of time at animal shelters, volunteering and learning more about the process of adopting a dog. Once he got into college, he started fostering dogs from shelters and finding them loving forever homes as family dogs.

“The inspiration just comes from loving dogs and knowing that you are not only saving a life, but when rescuing a dog you are allowing the space for other rescues to possibly get adopted too.” He added: “It’s a win-win and a beautiful feeling.”

Today the man has seven cute dogs and two adorable cats, some of which are ‘foster fails’. “It’s constant entertainment and I’m very grateful to have a home filled with so much love and dog fur,” said Asher. “Sounds corny, but just try to imagine an epic beautiful day every day filled with a lot of laughter, love and belly rubs,” Asher confessed to Bored Panda.

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Meet Lee Asher, a typical LA guy with quite an extraordinary pet family – the man has 9 rescue animals

This Man Won't Stop Adopting Rescue Animals, And Here's How He Lives

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“I always knew that when I was older I would have a house filled with rescues…”

This Man Won't Stop Adopting Rescue Animals, And Here's How He Lives

“So seeing where I am now isn’t much of a surprise to me or anyone who knew me growing up”

This Man Won't Stop Adopting Rescue Animals, And Here's How He Lives

As a child, the guy would spend tons of time at shelters, learning more about the rescue process

This Man Won't Stop Adopting Rescue Animals, And Here's How He Lives

Once he got into college, he started fostering dogs from shelters and finding them loving forever homes

This Man Won't Stop Adopting Rescue Animals, And Here's How He Lives

So far, Asher has rescued 16 pets. Today the man has seven dogs and two cats

This Man Won't Stop Adopting Rescue Animals, And Here's How He Lives

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“The inspiration just comes from loving dogs and knowing that you are not only saving a life…”

This Man Won't Stop Adopting Rescue Animals, And Here's How He Lives

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“But… allowing the space for other rescues to possibly get adopted too”

This Man Won't Stop Adopting Rescue Animals, And Here's How He Lives

“It’s a win-win and a beautiful feeling… It’s constant entertainment…”

This Man Won't Stop Adopting Rescue Animals, And Here's How He Lives

“I’m very grateful to have a home filled with so much love and dog fur”

This Man Won't Stop Adopting Rescue Animals, And Here's How He Lives

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AspieGirl88 7 years ago

Is he single? LOL. I'd be in heaven. A handsome guy & the chance to be surrounded by cute pups; every pup-loving girl's dream, I imagine. 💕✨😍✨💕

21points

Rachel Rakaczky 7 years ago

I'm sure I'd be his perfect mate (been rescuing all my life, currently have 15 critters lol), but think I might be old enough to be his mom, and he might not be into that. :-X lol

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Kjorn 7 years ago

i thinks they're many girls out there who wish to be saved by him :-)

7points

AcousticGString 7 years ago

This is such a double standard. This guy is unmarried, and has tons of animals, and people commend him and ladies swoon, but if a woman is unmarried and has lots of animals, she's looked down on, and judged as "crazy animal lady" or mentally ill.

4points

John L 7 years ago

“I’m very grateful to have a home filled with so much love and dog fur” - My Charlie gives me an awful lot of the former, and none of the later, being a shih-tzu. ;D

1point

Kyra Olinga 7 years ago

Does he have room for one more? 🙋🏼😍

1point

Sophie G 7 years ago

lucky bitches ;p

1point

Bunny 7 years ago

How dreamy is he with all his adorable puppers??!

1point

Marie Rundel 7 years ago

Great guy!

1point

Nancy E 7 years ago

I love that picture ! Animals bring so much joy to living !

1point

GoodWolf 7 years ago

He made her a birthday cake 😍 Thanks for being awesome!

1point

Laurence Koenig 5 years ago

This man is homosexual,, didn't you understand ?

0points

Noemi Gravoso 7 years ago

He's one amazing guy

0points

Jean Haught Earley 7 years ago

I Have always rescued animals. So glad there are others that consider them your family

0points

frank0ys 7 years ago

...Wow! Can he adopt me as well? *puppy eyes

0points

Mashell James Casey 7 years ago

is he single??

0points

Mashell James Casey 7 years ago

is he single ???

0points

Patrice Mix 7 years ago

I think I'm in love!

0points

Lisa Wong 7 years ago

My type of guy

0points

Nancy Hope 7 years ago

This man is amazing! Kind and handsome....!!

0points

Diksha Beniwal 7 years ago

This photos filled me with ecstasy and happiness ..love to all the cutie dogs...

0points

Trout Fishing 7 years ago

I'd very much like to adopt this hot guy.

0points

Diane Wachtman-Munoz 7 years ago

You rock! My kind of guy and person! I now have 2 chow dogs, 2 cats, and one bunny. Had 2 dogs, 4 cats, 2 bunnies, and 3 guinea pigs until a couple years ago...all rescues, all natural causes of death, but happy when they were here!!! Keep up the good work buddy!

0points

Zori the degu 7 years ago

This is me in 15 years...

0points

Nina Stewart 7 years ago

Man, you have a way to go to catch up to me...I have 14 dogs, 11 cats, 2 horses, 1 mini donkey, one pot bellied pig and more chickens, turkeys and guinea hens than I can shake a stick at. I retired and worked with a rescue...these are the ones that couldn't find homes, some just dumped in my pasture or drive. With all these animals I had to buy a farm to give them room. Yeah, I'm a soft touch and PROUD of it.

0points

Violet Oliveira 7 years ago

Rescue's my breed of choice too

0points

Debi Dye Brock 7 years ago

Caitlyn I'm not married......how can I meet him?? Lol This is a REAL MAN, hard to find these days!

0points

DancingToMyself 7 years ago

I have a question for everybody. What the law says in case of - How many animals is allowed in one household? In California obviously one could have a lot of them. In Europe, in some states, you can't have so many of them, it's against the law (specially if you live in not-so-big apartment). I was always wondering and been curious about that. Thank you. :)

0points

jcn 7 years ago

I know this comment is old and who knows if you'll see my response, but it really depends on the specific city you live in. I honestly felt a bit nervous seeing this because I doubt that legally he's allowed to have this many pets in L.A. I hope they don't see this and try to cite him! I live in Las Vegas and legally the limit is 3 dogs. I have 6 dogs and 2 cats. I'm technically breaking the law but it's not really heavily enforced unless someone complains or if you have them in poor conditions. It's a lot easier if you own your own home as there's no landlord to make the rules or check in on you. I always feel a little nervous though that one of my neighbors might be a jerk and make a complaint. That's why I never leave my dogs out in the yard alone and I do everything in my power to keep the property clean and quiet.

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Michaela Stoffels 7 years ago

Wonderful story! I can definitely relate to this because I currently have 8 rescued dogs. I have had many more who already passed away and I also fostered well over 20 rescued dogs over the years until they got adopted. Nothing can be more fulfilling than knowing you rescued a valuable life.

0points

Vicki V 7 years ago

I have 8 rescue dogs and two rescue cats. I am like pied piper wherever I go in the house 8 dogs follow sometimes the cat depends on his mood, my other cat is old so I have her separate from the noise. I am never alone or never feel unloved, my cup runneth over so to speak. Good on you Lee and everyone else who has responded who is the multi diverse households.

0points

CowandDogLover06 7 years ago

Me when I'm olderXD

0points

xanbex 7 years ago

Great Physic.......and a Beautiful Heart

0points

Dan Frykenberg 7 years ago

I appreciate anyone who helps animals. Thank you sir!

0points

Pati Bass 7 years ago

This is life!

0points

Pi... 7 years ago

Lee Asher, I think I'm in love! You're where I want to be some day!

0points

Pam Rowley-wood 7 years ago

What a great man to want to help these animals find loving homes and having so many in his own home , good on ya mate 😊

-1point

creamegg 7 years ago

where can i adopt him ?

-1point

Susann Campbell 7 years ago

I want to do that! Do you think my ferrial cats could adapt? Nine and counting. One came yesterday and now I have to try a catch just this one to get fixed. All the others had their day at the Vet.

-1point

Judie Hathaway 7 years ago

What an amazing young man.

-1point

Len Cicio 7 years ago

great photos Lee. Love the one especially with the dogs in the back of the car and your reflection. I didn't catch that at first. All the best with your family, Len

-1point

Erick Germanotta Damarez 7 years ago

I wish I could've been one of his "pets" lol. Must be lovely to be spoiled, fed, and loved by a man crush. 😚

-1point

Marti Ondrésik 7 years ago

Respect and admiration! <3 But please tell, that is not an ivory statue on that coffee table

-1point

DancingToMyself 7 years ago

Ofc it is. Can't you tell? :/

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Rin Rin 7 years ago

Can't handle. This. Much. Feels. *dies*

-1point

Melissa Nunya 7 years ago

I wanna live there! 😍

-1point

Eve Naj 7 years ago

Amazing. He is an angle helping animals.

-1point

Denise Elliott 7 years ago

Wow what a Beautiful man in every way .Lovely to see him with his fur babies

-1point

youcanignorethisname 7 years ago

You are my idol

-1point

April Peterson 7 years ago

A home wouldn't be a home without lots of dog hair as far as I'm concerned 😍😍😍

-1point

Becca Jones 7 years ago

Life goals ♡♡

-1point

Suki Mcnair 7 years ago

Was loving this until I saw the elephant tusk ornament :(

-1point

Rachel Botting 7 years ago

It's fake

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Driven B4U 7 years ago

Cool dude, but man I bet that place smells

-1point

TheReader19 7 years ago

WHAT! no cats, say it ain't so

-1point

KaileighDark05 7 years ago

Their are cats... IMG_4248-5...1dfe76.jpg

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AspieGirl88 7 years ago

Is he single? LOL. I'd be in heaven. A handsome guy & the chance to be surrounded by cute pups; every pup-loving girl's dream, I imagine. 💕✨😍✨💕

21points

Rachel Rakaczky 7 years ago

I'm sure I'd be his perfect mate (been rescuing all my life, currently have 15 critters lol), but think I might be old enough to be his mom, and he might not be into that. :-X lol

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Kjorn 7 years ago

i thinks they're many girls out there who wish to be saved by him :-)

7points

AcousticGString 7 years ago

This is such a double standard. This guy is unmarried, and has tons of animals, and people commend him and ladies swoon, but if a woman is unmarried and has lots of animals, she's looked down on, and judged as "crazy animal lady" or mentally ill.

4points

John L 7 years ago

“I’m very grateful to have a home filled with so much love and dog fur” - My Charlie gives me an awful lot of the former, and none of the later, being a shih-tzu. ;D

1point

Kyra Olinga 7 years ago

Does he have room for one more? 🙋🏼😍

1point

Sophie G 7 years ago

lucky bitches ;p

1point

Bunny 7 years ago

How dreamy is he with all his adorable puppers??!

1point

Marie Rundel 7 years ago

Great guy!

1point

Nancy E 7 years ago

I love that picture ! Animals bring so much joy to living !

1point

GoodWolf 7 years ago

He made her a birthday cake 😍 Thanks for being awesome!

1point

Laurence Koenig 5 years ago

This man is homosexual,, didn't you understand ?

0points

Noemi Gravoso 7 years ago

He's one amazing guy

0points

Jean Haught Earley 7 years ago

I Have always rescued animals. So glad there are others that consider them your family

0points

frank0ys 7 years ago

...Wow! Can he adopt me as well? *puppy eyes

0points

Mashell James Casey 7 years ago

is he single??

0points

Mashell James Casey 7 years ago

is he single ???

0points

Patrice Mix 7 years ago

I think I'm in love!

0points

Lisa Wong 7 years ago

My type of guy

0points

Nancy Hope 7 years ago

This man is amazing! Kind and handsome....!!

0points

Diksha Beniwal 7 years ago

This photos filled me with ecstasy and happiness ..love to all the cutie dogs...

0points

Trout Fishing 7 years ago

I'd very much like to adopt this hot guy.

0points

Diane Wachtman-Munoz 7 years ago

You rock! My kind of guy and person! I now have 2 chow dogs, 2 cats, and one bunny. Had 2 dogs, 4 cats, 2 bunnies, and 3 guinea pigs until a couple years ago...all rescues, all natural causes of death, but happy when they were here!!! Keep up the good work buddy!

0points

Zori the degu 7 years ago

This is me in 15 years...

0points

Nina Stewart 7 years ago

Man, you have a way to go to catch up to me...I have 14 dogs, 11 cats, 2 horses, 1 mini donkey, one pot bellied pig and more chickens, turkeys and guinea hens than I can shake a stick at. I retired and worked with a rescue...these are the ones that couldn't find homes, some just dumped in my pasture or drive. With all these animals I had to buy a farm to give them room. Yeah, I'm a soft touch and PROUD of it.

0points

Violet Oliveira 7 years ago

Rescue's my breed of choice too

0points

Debi Dye Brock 7 years ago

Caitlyn I'm not married......how can I meet him?? Lol This is a REAL MAN, hard to find these days!

0points

DancingToMyself 7 years ago

I have a question for everybody. What the law says in case of - How many animals is allowed in one household? In California obviously one could have a lot of them. In Europe, in some states, you can't have so many of them, it's against the law (specially if you live in not-so-big apartment). I was always wondering and been curious about that. Thank you. :)

0points

jcn 7 years ago

I know this comment is old and who knows if you'll see my response, but it really depends on the specific city you live in. I honestly felt a bit nervous seeing this because I doubt that legally he's allowed to have this many pets in L.A. I hope they don't see this and try to cite him! I live in Las Vegas and legally the limit is 3 dogs. I have 6 dogs and 2 cats. I'm technically breaking the law but it's not really heavily enforced unless someone complains or if you have them in poor conditions. It's a lot easier if you own your own home as there's no landlord to make the rules or check in on you. I always feel a little nervous though that one of my neighbors might be a jerk and make a complaint. That's why I never leave my dogs out in the yard alone and I do everything in my power to keep the property clean and quiet.

0points

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Michaela Stoffels 7 years ago

Wonderful story! I can definitely relate to this because I currently have 8 rescued dogs. I have had many more who already passed away and I also fostered well over 20 rescued dogs over the years until they got adopted. Nothing can be more fulfilling than knowing you rescued a valuable life.

0points

Vicki V 7 years ago

I have 8 rescue dogs and two rescue cats. I am like pied piper wherever I go in the house 8 dogs follow sometimes the cat depends on his mood, my other cat is old so I have her separate from the noise. I am never alone or never feel unloved, my cup runneth over so to speak. Good on you Lee and everyone else who has responded who is the multi diverse households.

0points

CowandDogLover06 7 years ago

Me when I'm olderXD

0points

xanbex 7 years ago

Great Physic.......and a Beautiful Heart

0points

Dan Frykenberg 7 years ago

I appreciate anyone who helps animals. Thank you sir!

0points

Pati Bass 7 years ago

This is life!

0points

Pi... 7 years ago

Lee Asher, I think I'm in love! You're where I want to be some day!

0points

Pam Rowley-wood 7 years ago

What a great man to want to help these animals find loving homes and having so many in his own home , good on ya mate 😊

-1point

creamegg 7 years ago

where can i adopt him ?

-1point

Susann Campbell 7 years ago

I want to do that! Do you think my ferrial cats could adapt? Nine and counting. One came yesterday and now I have to try a catch just this one to get fixed. All the others had their day at the Vet.

-1point

Judie Hathaway 7 years ago

What an amazing young man.

-1point

Len Cicio 7 years ago

great photos Lee. Love the one especially with the dogs in the back of the car and your reflection. I didn't catch that at first. All the best with your family, Len

-1point

Erick Germanotta Damarez 7 years ago

I wish I could've been one of his "pets" lol. Must be lovely to be spoiled, fed, and loved by a man crush. 😚

-1point

Marti Ondrésik 7 years ago

Respect and admiration! <3 But please tell, that is not an ivory statue on that coffee table

-1point

DancingToMyself 7 years ago

Ofc it is. Can't you tell? :/

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Rin Rin 7 years ago

Can't handle. This. Much. Feels. *dies*

-1point

Melissa Nunya 7 years ago

I wanna live there! 😍

-1point

Eve Naj 7 years ago

Amazing. He is an angle helping animals.

-1point

Denise Elliott 7 years ago

Wow what a Beautiful man in every way .Lovely to see him with his fur babies

-1point

youcanignorethisname 7 years ago

You are my idol

-1point

April Peterson 7 years ago

A home wouldn't be a home without lots of dog hair as far as I'm concerned 😍😍😍

-1point

Becca Jones 7 years ago

Life goals ♡♡

-1point

Suki Mcnair 7 years ago

Was loving this until I saw the elephant tusk ornament :(

-1point

Rachel Botting 7 years ago

It's fake

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Driven B4U 7 years ago

Cool dude, but man I bet that place smells

-1point

TheReader19 7 years ago

WHAT! no cats, say it ain't so

-1point

KaileighDark05 7 years ago

Their are cats... IMG_4248-5...1dfe76.jpg

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