Assist Mary in Her Time of Need

Many of you know of or have heard of Mary K. Burke, a prominent breeder of the outstanding and famous Asterling Golden Retrievers. As an amateur owner/breeder, Mary accomplished what no other breeder had done before. She took James, Asterling Wild Blue Yonder, to 51 Best in Show titles. In addition, with no financial backing and supporting herself working nights as a Registered Nurse, Mary showed James to Best of Breed at both the Golden Retriever National Specialty and the Top Twenty Invitational.

Mary has provided numerous generations of beautiful, healthy, and well-tempered golden retriever pets to countless families, while continuing to advise, answer questions, and share in the cherished moments of their forever homes. Her standards are impeccable and have been beyond reproach for over 45 years.

Sadly, Mary has recently suffered some serious health challenges that resulted in her being hospitalized for almost a week. During and prior to this event, her situation was complicated by unreliable phone and internet services and plumbing issues resulting in damage to her home and compromising her ability to continue to provide care for her dogs.

As a result, all of her dogs were retrieved by the local shelter and ultimately rehomed after spaying and neutering.

Mary currently cannot return to her home and now resides with her sister who was able to adopt Dalton. She is recovering and getting the medical attention she needs while also trying to access and repair her home.

Asterling Golden Retrievers and Mary's dedication to the breed is in its final chapter.

If you wish to help, you can donate to her GoFundMe page to assist in her medical and future well-being. Your stories and photos are also appreciated as a tribute to Mary's passion and which she will cherish.