. >> reporter: they are lisa and sam booker. the couple founded every creature counts in 1992. lisa died three years ago but sam carried on. he passed away january 28th. >> when sam died, we lost our fearless leader. >> reporter: darlene has been a volunteer for eight years, chairman of the board for just one week. she said sam did the shelter construction, finances, pr. >> financially we're struggling person to do all the jobs that he did. >> reporter: food and other supplies are generously donated but the concern is cash flow. >> $50,000 to $100,000 would give us the stability we need to get through the next few months. >> these are adoptable dogs. >> reporter: she's appealing to every dog and cat lover to donate, to be sure abandoned puppies and aging dogs, unwanted kittens and ailing cats get a second chance. >> every creature counts also operates a low-cost clinic for spaying, neutering and vaccinating animals. we have more at cbsdenver.com. >>> coming up, an instant wedding. cameras were rolling when a bride and greenwood meet for >> we'll ,, ,, ,, ,, ,, ,, ,, ,, ,, >>> de

. >> they are lisa and sam booker, they founded every teacher can - - every creature counts in 1992. lisa died in 19 of us died and her husband sam just passed away on january 18th. >> we lost our fearless leader. >> reporter: darlene has been chairman of the board for one week and volunteer for 18 years. sanded construction and pr. so we are struggling because we cannot hire a person to do all of the jobs that he did. >> reporter: food and other supplies are donated but the concern is cash flow. >> it would give us the stability that we need to get through the next few months. >> reporter: the passion for animals did not die with the bookers. [ barking ] >> reporter: she is appealing to everyone to donate and to make sure that abandoned puppies and aging - unwanted kittens and healing cats get a second chance. they also offer a low-cost clinic for spain, neutering and vaccinating animals. they are committed to offering the best possible care for cats and dogs. >> thank you for getting the word out, kathy. >>> a great-looking and to the weekend. this new nice weather until the weekend