Lee Asher with his dog Lillie

At Asher House Wellness, our mission has always been about more than supplements. It’s about advocacy, education, and protecting access to natural wellness solutions that help animals live calmer, healthier, and more dignified lives.

That’s why we’re honored to share that Lee Asher, founder of The Asher House and Asher House Wellness, was recently featured in Forbes in a powerful article addressing the growing concern around a federal hemp ban — and the real-world consequences it could have for pets and their families.

You can read the full Forbes article here: Dog Rescuer Concerned by Hemp Ban Since CBD Helped Calm His Dog’s Seizures: https://www.forbes.com/sites/jenreeder/2026/01/26/dog-rescuer-concerned-by-hemp-ban-since-cbd-cured-his-dogs-seizures/

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Why This Story Matters

In the article, Forbes details how Lee’s advocacy is rooted in lived experience — not theory or trend. Years ago, Lee’s beloved dog Lillie began suffering from severe, recurring seizures. After exhausting traditional options, Lee turned to hemp-derived CBD as a last resort.

The result was life-changing.

Lillie’s seizures soon stopped — and in doing so, opened Lee’s eyes to the profound impact that clean, responsibly sourced, hemp-derived wellness products can have on animals who are suffering.

We are not making the claim that CBD cured the seizures. But the course of events certainly took place.

That moment didn’t just save Lillie. It sparked a lifelong commitment to protecting access to natural wellness solutions for pets everywhere.

The Real Risk of a Federal Hemp Ban

As outlined in Forbes, the proposed hemp ban could have sweeping consequences for animals and pet parents across the country. This isn’t a hypothetical concern — it’s an immediate and tangible threat to wellness routines that millions rely on daily.

A broad hemp ban could:

• Eliminate access to trusted, lab-tested CBD products for pets.

• Force pet parents toward pharmaceutical alternatives that are not nececsarily needed.

• Disproportionately harm senior dogs, rescued animals, and pets with anxiety, pain, or neurological conditions

• Undermine years of progress in responsible hemp regulation and safety standards

  
  

How Asher House Wellness Is Leading with Integrity

As highlighted in the Forbes piece, Lee Asher and Asher House Wellness are not standing on the sidelines.

We are actively advocating for science-based regulation, not prohibition. Our goal is to protect access to hemp-derived CBD products that are responsibly formulated, transparently tested, and created with animal wellness as the priority.

This leadership is rooted in real rescue work, real dogs, and real outcomes — not lobbying interests or trends.

Why CBD Access Matters for Pets

For countless families, CBD isn’t a buzzword. It’s a daily part of a wellness routine that helps pets:

• Support calm during anxiety and stress

• Manage discomfort and inflammation

• Live happier, more stable lives

  
  

Removing access to hemp-derived CBD doesn’t remove the need. It simply removes a gentle, effective option that many pets depend on.

Our Commitment Moving Forward

Asher House Wellness was built on Lee's work as a leading advocate of animal rescue, second chances, and unconditional love. That foundation guides everything we do — from product development to advocacy.

We will continue to:

• Stand up for animals who cannot speak for themselves

• Advocate for responsible hemp regulation

• Protect access to natural wellness solutions

• Lead with compassion, transparency, and facts

  
  

This isn’t about politics. It’s about peace, dignity, and quality of life for the animals we love.