05/31/2026
Time and time again, Lee Asher's defenders reject the idea that anything could be wrong at The Asher House.
After all, we're told that Lee "saves hundreds of dogs."
In this case our concern isn't about the dogs we see in videos.
It's about dogs like Estrella who become invisible and forgotten.
Meet Estrella ❤️
Estrella was a beautiful 4-year-old dog sitting in a California shelter with a cold and running out of time. The rescuers and networkers advocating for her had fallen in love with her sweet, playful personality and worked tirelessly to save her before her euthanasia deadline.
Then came the news they had been hoping for: The Asher House said they would take her.
May 15, 2024, Estrella’s transporter posted she was going to the Asher House. She looked happy. She looked hopeful. She was finally getting the second chance so many people had fought for.
July 19, 2024, Lee posted a video showing Estrella in a very brief clip, even stating “Estrella will be available”.
No rescue video, no usual show and tell…she was just there.
July 23, 2024, according to ODA records, Estrella is listed as “euthanized-medically”.
What happened between the joyful dog who left the shelter on her Freedom Ride, was seen briefly in clip at the Asher House and then she was gone?
Watch this video to the end and you’ll find out. 😢😢