Lee Asher is a canine rescuer and the creator of The Asher House, an animal refuge situated in Oregon.
When he received a call to meet Brutus, one of the shelter’s inhabitants who was categorized as aggressive, Asher could never have anticipated the delightful surprise awaiting him.
Brutus’ previous owners surrendered him and left him in the shelter with a note, indicating that “his conduct was uncontrollable, and they no longer felt secure in the residence with him.”
Asher arrived at the shelter with the goal of fostering him and helping him discover a caring home.
The Initial Encounter with Brutus
Shortly after conversing with the shelter staff, he was introduced to Brutus, a charming Mastiff. Upon entering the room, the dog approached Asher and began licking his face. Asher was astonished.
Brutus’ family stated that the dog was not fond of men, yet he was thrilled to see Asher, showering him with sweet kisses. The lovable dog rolled over, inviting Asher for a belly rub. He craved affection.
Asher beamed with joy. He relished giving Brutus a belly rub and playing with him on the floor. Their bond was immediate. The pup kept hugging Asher.
Brutus Encounters Other Pack Members
Asher wished to introduce Brutus to the tiny pups who were part of his pack. He brought along Bo, PomPoms, Penny, and Kai. Asher anticipated that they would bark at him, eager to observe Brutus’ response.
Kai, a rescued Chihuahua, barked at Brutus, but the magnificent Mastiff remained composed. Instead, he sniffed Kai while wagging his tail.
Noting Brutus’ calm demeanor, Asher recognized that Brutus would mesh well with his pack.
Asher placed Brutus and the other dogs into his vehicle. Brutus was ecstatic to realize that he was going home with them. He showed his appreciation by licking his rescuer’s face, showering him with kisses once more.
Asher embraced the pup while playfully insisting to himself that he wasn’t going to keep Brutus.
The entire pack welcomed the delightful Mastiff into the Asher House Sanctuary.
That evening, the pup snuggled with his foster dad, and the following morning, he woke him with kisses.
Brutus joined the pack for hiking, with Asher elated to observe how well the dog integrated with the group.
An Ideal Forever Home
From the moment Asher first encountered Brutus, he captured his heart, and Asher was aware that Brutus would be a “foster fail.”
On his Instagram, Asher proclaimed that he located Brutus a forever home.
“I just want to inform you that we found Hooch his forever home. We discovered him a place to live! And it’s right here! He’s going to stay with the Asher House. He’s my baby now… He’ll be an Asher House baby forever.”
Brutus was renamed Hooch. He is enamored with his life and his everlasting home in Oregon. He remains a genuine love bug, and there is nothing he enjoys more than showering his dad with kisses whenever the opportunity arises.
Hooch has shown himself to be a sweet-natured and compassionate pup, being the first to greet new rescue dogs in the pack. He helps them feel at ease.
I couldn’t be more thrilled for Hooch. He has the ideal home and a wonderful forever dad who cherishes him. This is the joyful conclusion that Hooch rightfully earned!