Opal barely lets me pet her but that's okay, that's not why we rescued her | Lee Asher

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[@TheMunchyelena]

That breaks my heart that a dog had been so traumatized that they don't enjoy human affection and touch! I hope one day she's able to trust people. Bless you Lee! ❤

[@Cate6893]

Same here it literally brings me to tears. Poor little baby❤ Like you, I hope she can recover xxx

[@lakesidesusan6745]

She is so beautiful!💖

[@tredjesongen]

She also just could be semi feral. Like born under a barn or something. Gsd's especially need the window of social training before age of 12 weeks to become pets.

[@technicolorbutterfly9756]

This is also the problem with puppy mills - lack of socialization during formative weeks creates trauma and fear. I have a foster right now whose fear and anxiety is heartbreaking. Please say a prayer for her that it’s not a lifetime sentence, and for me that I can help her through this. Thank you.

[@sushanart]

🩷🙏🙌

[@Sally-qu3kz]

Poor Opal she must have been so mistreated thank you for recognising this and giving her the opportunity to just be herself and to gain trust at her own pace. 🙏🏻❤

[@lakesidesusan6745]

Karma!!!

[@annsimpson447]

Your love and ability to go above and beyond for each of these precious creatures, brings such happiness to my heart.

[@lottielane2486]

These dogs remind me so much of people who've been mistreated, and are now traumatised. The emotions in the dogs are so much like us humans. Maybe that why we love them so much. As a human species, we can identify with them completely. Thank goodness for Lee, and the Sanctuary. So many saved little souls. ❤🙏🐶🐶❤️

[@sharonsolana]

Lee is amazing!

[@mumofholly]

Your patience is what makes you sooo special. Thank you, Lee xx

[@leighreynolds8761]

Lee always puts the dogs first. He wants them to have a good life. The dogs are so happy to be with him and his staff. Amazing how much good caring can do.

[@kellyc6380]

From then to now is amazing ❤ she loves her dog family where she finds her comfort and safety. Thank you for giving her a chance. We love you Opal and Asher House

[@francessavella7825]

I just found this channel...GOD BLESS YOU ALL AND ALL THE DOGS!!!🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻❤️

[@LJ-or3ig]

“ Now that she KNOWS nobody will ever hurt her again…”. That’s all I need to hear. Thank you God for Lee❤. I pray we can all learn from this man.

[@sharonsolana]

Amen 🌸

[@Joyce71315]

Lee's patience, kindness and love for his 'babies' shines through .. We need more Lee Ashers in this world gone mad....

[@zeusthehusky981]

She is so precious. I believe she will come around. She is so beautiful.

[@TinaMarie869]

It brakes my heart for any animal to have gone through so much 😪 💔 I am grateful that you are going to keep her that way she knows she has a loving home ❤ God bless you and all who help animal's

[@michaelengstrom4955]

Opal looks very comfortable with the pack, great add Lee, thanks for her update.... MJ Westmont IL

[@MegaJazzyjess]

I'm glad she feels safe around the dogs.

[@deboramartin4178]

Opal is a beautiful dog/soul. She is so, so lucky she has landed in the perfect situation. You are an amazing man with an awesome mission.

[@mamagstmlok3895]

My heart and my eyes broke watching opal’s body language, face, and her bark..she is very precious. Asher, you are truly an awesome person!!! ❤️

[@sff3658]

She’s in the right place and as long as you let her do things on her terms one day she will surprise you with a dog hug! She’s so happy being part of the pack blessings to you and your staff xxx

[@dearace9991]

Hi Lee , I read in google in Valley Animal Centre in Fresno California there’s this beautiful sweet dog named Sora , she’s been in that shelter for 980 days , after 900 days she was adopted but unfortunately so sad the poor Sora was returned after 24 hours. Please please I’m pleading you Lee help the poor dog, or anyone here who could give Sora a loving home. Sora is so broken, I was in tears reading about her. I just read today 😢thank you, God bless you more Lee 🙏❤️🌹

[@nancyschultz6719]

I also read that, she was adopted but returned quickly again

[@dearace9991]

@@nancyschultz6719 it’s heartbreaking, I wanted to help the poor dog but I can’t do anything, just to announced here ,it’s Lee that comes to my mind😢

[@dearace9991]

@@nancyschultz6719 I hope Lee will read my comments 😢

[@emmafagan]

Hopefully he sees the comment 🙏

[@dearace9991]

@@emmafagan thank you; I’m thinking of texting through messenger but there’s more than one Asher Lee .😢❤️

[@laadair]

“Every dog has their story”…Amen, Lee. God bless you…

[@lisahess339]

Thank you for bringing Opal to the sanctuary and working so hard with her to help her over her anxiety and fear of humans. Also, thank you for your decision to keep her so that she can live the rest of her life in peace and without fear.

[@deedk]

That poor pup. I hope she is able to eventually relax more. So glad she has the pack for support and you to help build her confidence. You are a blessing. We had a cat that took a year and a half before she really was able to relax in our home. He had facial deformities and spent most of his 4 years in a shelter, before we took him. RIP Quincy, we loved you so much!

[@Carolina-ux1sz]

I adopted 2 purebreed cats that had been bred for years! It took the younger one over 12 months to cuddle up or sit on my knee, now she's always by my side. The older one was bred for approx 8 years and is so tramitised thatbI can only give her a quick pat when I put her food dow. I know she likes it because she immediately starts to purr but her anxiety is so bad that if I walk or move anywhere near her, she rushes off. I leave it to them to make the rules, knowing this is as good as it gets but they are warm, dry, safe, well fed, horribly spoiled, and I just about cry when I see them doing happy zoomies round the house. Thank you Lee and your team for doing what you do for the fur babies. 😊❤

[@gailcline]

Your patience & understanding God bless you Lee ! She really blossoms So sad

[@eileenentler8993]

Awww, Lee ... I'm SO glad you rescued her -- you can SEE the difference. In the before video, she's too skinny and her tail was tucked down. She looks MUCH healthier now and looks comfortable in her surroundings. You and your team are, once again, working wonders on another saved life. Thank you for your never-ending compassion. ❤

[@sandyrice3559]

Giving her space, respecting her boundaries, and meeting her on a level she's comfortable with is the best possible thing you can do for Opal. Thank you, Lee, for recognizing that not all dogs are comfortable with petting and affection, no matter how hard you try.

[@mickiejonesy1712]

Opal is precious! It's heartbreaking that she has been through so much trauma that she shuts down around humans. I can only imagine how bad it was for her! 😢 I am glad you have her and that she will never be harmed again! She looks happy and relaxed with your precious pack! She's very special! 💞💞💞💞💞

[@Random-Wanderer232]

I love the way you guys heal them, offering safety security & the support they need. Sending love 🐾♥️

[@LeeAsher220]

Hope you will like to visit the sanctuary someday ?❤

[@dorenandsara]

She may or may not ever desire human contact but she will always be happy at the sanctuary. Clearly she is happy and safe. That may be all she needs to have a great life.

[@AudreyLMcFarland]

Opal is happy - that is the best. Just like people, we each have our own ways. So glad to see her doing well and thriving in the Pack! Good job to all of you at the Asher House!

[@katielitty1989]

I'm glad she's out of whatever environment she came from and is now where she's meant to be. She's definitely come a big way since the first day. She is much happier you can see it. God bless you and all those there that make this possible for dogs of all kinds!❤❤

[@jamesrobert4452]

We had a dog that came from a puppy mill . He was the same way. Never been around people. It was sad, but he had a good life for awhile. ❤

[@bobbierocksbuster5584]

To anyone that's reading my comment but isnt subscribed to the Asher house, please, please, please do so right now, WE can help Lee and all his fantastic helpers to rescue as many neglected and abused animals as possible, the Asher house subs seem to be going up every time i watch one of Lee's videos, please lets get the subs up to a million, stay happy, safe and healthy everyone ✌️

[@Coyo-Tea]

Oh my word what that poor girl must have been through. Thank heavens for you Lee giving her what she needs or rather not giving her what she doesn’t want 💜💜

[@gracesiegel7849]

You love your pups for who they are, not what you feel they should be. Thank you, for everything you do. Also, I volunteered with a dog rescue for around 12 years when I was growing up. We had our share of dogs who would always go into fight mode. I know the flashbacks well, they’re not easy to experience.

[@QueenPaulaBanks]

It is amazing the time, and attention you give these dogs. Speaks volumes. God bless you, and your family. 😊

[@sharonsolana]

Amen 🌸

[@SarahICannon]

Thank you for giving her this wonderful home. You can tell she loves being there!!!

[@monag3181]

When they're traumatized as they are it is difficult for them to understand the why and where. Hope she starts glowing. Blessings to you for caring for her.❤❤❤

[@anniegunn9961]

She is amazing!! I'm glad that you have the resources to help you through things. It's always wonderful to have others help. I'm so glad that you found each other , she needs your special touch, your unconditional love, your gentleness, and your patience!! Thank you for you and your heart!! Love you always always!!🩷🥰🩷😘

[@kmw992617]

Thank you for being patient with every dog. Especially dogs like Opal, Shelby. You have the best heart ❤

[@pamworkman3806]

Thank you for letting her just “be.” That’s wonderful. She’s living her best life, for now.

[@seaglasschicks]

Aww I’m glad that she’s safe with you and is enjoying the pack and nature!

[@snappykrab]

This is why we follow you Lee, you truly care about the animals and what is best for each dog.❤

[@dorothywestcott2408]

Something really bad happened to her. Thank you Lee for loving Opal unconditionally. She is in the right place even if it's for the rest of her life. She will always feel love and friendship, always.❤️🐕❤️

[@skyisfalling8173]

Have a beautiful day, Lee! Total props for respecting all dogs!

[@ElizabethOneill-db3jr]

Thats why u r so good for these animals...u r there FOR THEM in whatever manner they need...having a beautiful day after watching your video! Liz O'Neill 🍀

[@mariannewolf57]

It truly amazes me how you respect each of your dog's personalities. Just like humans- we're all different. Love to you and all of your beautiful dogs from Austria.

[@sharonsolana]

A beautiful and very touching video! Thank you for your love and care for mistreated dogs. God bless you Lee!

[@paulastrong7571]

Opal is beautiful! That poor baby. You can see it in her eyes how scared she is.

[@karenfromva]

This is what "sanctuary " is all about!!! Awesome ❤

[@user-uk8qm6jd4o]

Yes! 🙂

[@pearltandy-wells595]

Thank you Lee for helping Opal x she will soon love her dad like she loves the pack ❤️ You are so amazing with them all x

[@robynhills8650]

Sweet girl, so long as she is happy and safe….🙏🙏💖

[@ellenrawls7557]

Sweet girl. She gets to run free and get comfort from the other dogs. Thats wonderful

[@CarniverousChar]

Opal's story is heartbreaking 😢 She's here for Life 🙏 ❤ 🙏 Maybe, she will overcome ❤

[@lindam2090]

You gave her friends.... Friends she connects to and loves. For her having them must be heaven.

[@susanamagalhaes1839]

She is gorgeous ❤ and you are the best

[@LeeAsher220]

Hope you will like to visit the sanctuary someday ?🎉

[@FranklinJuniper-uh2lk]

Each dog's happiness and health is what matters. Yes. Bless you Asher House. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@VioletZiggi2613]

Thankgoodness Lee, for you and other such good folk and the pack. It hurts to see how the precious girl was, and it's a joy to see how well she is doing💖🙌

[@victoriah.2083]

No dog should have Opal's story. But she's in a safe place. The "Sanctuary" really lives up to its name. Thanks Lee, the "Sanctuary Crew", rescue volunteers, and LISA who have to see just how horrible human beings can be. 😢

[@user-wh6vu9kt5o]

Hi Lee With time, i think you will win her over in the end. It seems that you can overcome any problems with opal but only in time, I love all your dogs But especially, extra kisses to Matilda she is my favourite 😍

[@robindriggers6271]

One day. She will realize she is safe.

[@Lu.G.]

Opal is a beauty! God bless you and everyone at The Asher House. ❤️

[@veronica407]

What a gorgeous girl Opal ❤️. Thank you for all you do 🙏🏻❤️

[@lorimcdowell7818]

It's great to see her progress from the terrified dog at the shelter to her being comfortable with the pack. The most important thing is that she is safe and will live out her life being loved, even if it's from a distance.

[@tgardenchicken1780]

Lee, you meet the dogs where they are, that is a wonderful thing to do.

[@coreencasey5109]

Every dog should experience a life like Lee has. Wide open fields where they can explore and socialise. What a happy life that would be. 😊

[@brendatenorio5721]

Opal is a beauty. Thanks for telling us her story. Amazing dedication. What a resource Sweet Dog Days is! Opal's made good friends and she's home. Good for you, Lee.

[@amberstamp1965]

That is just Heartbreaking that a dog has been so abused they want nothing to do with a person. I'm so grateful for the Asher House

[@LeeAsher220]

Hope you will like to visit the sanctuary someday ?❤❤

[@Cujo1999]

The solstice changed. I'm out everyday in shorts t-shirt running our dogs❤

[@virginiairwin165]

If anyone can help her it's Asher House! Plenty of love, time and patience will win the day!❤

[@marthalisk303]

Dog whisperer. She will have a wonderful life at Asher House💗

[@mikecho8008]

Whatever is workin’ for Opal, and the pack family !❤

[@shaunleonard3878]

Sad, but at least she is happy (in her own way). ❤❤❤

[@suzannenahmias2293]

Lee you are so wise. So many would have forced the issue and then said oh she doesn’t like me and she would be back at the shelter.The pack is her family and she’s happy and healthy and that’s what matters. You are an amazing soul with so much compassion thank you and the staff for understanding this beautiful girl🫶❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@MB-bw8bh]

She is so adorable, it's awful to think she has been so traumatised. But now she has you, the other dogs, and everyone else who has helped her. She looks like she has a kind of peace now. Thank you.❤

[@darlenevonniederhausern5714]

I have my precious Nala that had been through a lot before I adopted her. It took a couple of years for her to trust me and love. I just kept loving her and finally in the last few months she has given me kisses and affection freely. It really is a beautiful thing to see her finally trust me.

[@traceyhewitt3630]

Oh Opal im watching this with tears in my eyes She is so nervous You are so kind and patience with her ❤❤

[@user-uk8qm6jd4o]

Lee Asher, thank you for rescuing "OPAL." You are "goodness" in a troubled world. I believe you are a man of high character and integrity. I pray that one day soon, Opal will feel and trust all the love you have for her. God bless you and "The Asher House!"🙂

[@JoanAupperlee-mp6qj]

Without you, Opal would have just been another forgotten dog destined for obscurity. Now, she has friends and a loving Dad who is allowing her to grow and learn to love and trust at her own pace. Thanks Lee for your patience and wisdom. 🌹🌹

[@ranchokitty1]

its a heck of a feeling knowing you saved a dog's life!

[@DebbieHollandNZ]

Amazing and I am sure in a year or two she will be totally over her trauma x. the BEST rescues in my opinion

[@deborahsclafani7186]

You are awesome Lee!🫶🫶🫶

[@user-nh1oo3lo2o]

I love you Lee Asher!! Thank you for all you do for these beautiful animals!! All of them..❤

[@nativemom4992]

I love how you understand her situation and haven’t given up on her but let’s her enjoy life on her own terms.

[@LeeAsher220]

Hope you will like to visit the sanctuary someday ?❤🎉

[@joycecutter3358]

Thank you so very much Lee for all that you do for all the animals in your care you are one special human being xx

[@annetje2333]

I love that you let each individual dog be themselves. These dogs all (just like a lot of humans) have a backpack of past experiences, which made them who they are today. You give them tools and space to help them grow, but don’t force anything upon them. It’s about them and their welfare and not about you, and you respect their boundaries and dignity, which makes you one hell of an example for a lot of pet owners!!!

[@alisonwilliams3806]

Thank you for rescuing Opal & for everything you do.😊

[@scm0717]

We all have different personalities and stories. Wonderful story for Opal and Ray. They both look very happy. I love how Opal lets her tongue hang out. Hopefully, she will come up to you on her own. I'm glad that she is getting closer to you.

[@trudylynnhanlon4919]

Thank you for all do for all the animals.❤

[@PigletSaysHello]

How wonderful that you saved Opal and that she gets to be happy and safe with so many beautiful dogs and so many loving people. Thank you Lee & Team 😊❤

[@annbaillie9098]

Aww she was so scared poor wee baby girl, but she will learn that her new family will never hurt her it will just be in her own time, I can't wait to see the day she runs up and jumps up to get a hug from her daddy. Blessings xoxoxox

[@patricianyiri8879]

Yes soooooo BEAUTIFUL I wish I could ADOPT her ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ BUT WITH YOU GUY'S SHE WILL DO GREAT AMEN ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@amberk7830]

Thank you for existing, Lee. Thank you for the Asher House. Thank you Asher House staff and all who donate and contribute to the well-being of these dogs. Thank you for giving Opal a life and letting her be herself and feel safe. ❤

[@julieprince5538]

Sending Love to Opal ❤

[@cinnie2543]

Wow. You are a true saint. God bless you for giving her the space.

[@rachelletaoka3413]

Opal is beautiful 💖💖💖. Praying for her success and happiness 🙏🙏🙏. Thank you 🙏🙏

[@gj9933]

Pray she grows to trust you completely

[@Suzanne7ib]

We have a rescue that wouldn’t let us touch him for 4 years. Now we can pick him up as he comes to us and sits at our feet to show this is what he wants. We just love him so so much. ❤❤❤

[@user-uk8qm6jd4o]

Wonderful!

[@papabear2515]

Bless you for your patience and loving care.

[@icefirewolfodell9946]

This is definitely a dog that needs a sanctuary like yours Maybe she will be okay with pets some day, but if not, she can enjoy playing with the dogs instead for the rest of her life

[@traceyhewitt3630]

Opal is adorable dog She loves the pack You are so patient with her You are so awesome Lee

[@diannepommier2874]

Thank you for all your organization does. Most people wouldn’t have the patience for a dog like Opal. She may never fully come around but she will have her best chance at your sanctuary.

[@lunkis3233]

She is so beautiful. As long as she is happy, that is all that matters