Dear Friends and Supporters,
It is with profound sadness and deep regret that I inform you of the passing of one of RAIN Humane's founding members, Houston Deaver.
I had the privilege of working with Houston over the past several years. He was a great friend to animals and people, alike, supporting the various rescues of Nassau County for two decades. He was a man of great intelligence, character, and education. He devoted much time, talent, and treasure to educating the public - especially children - about animal care and responsibility. He was a tremendous advocate for spay/neuter. He embodied the principles we live by at RAIN: compassion, education, responsibility, and love for all animals. RAIN was blessed with his business acumen as well as his kind heart for many years, and for that we are so very thankful. His contributions touched the lives of many, especially my own.
Houston leaves behind his wonderful wife Susan, and a menagerie of loving cats.
The animals have lost a true champion, but his dedication lives on in RAIN's accomplishments.
I loved him as a father; cherished him as a best friend; and respected him as a mentor and fellow animal rescuer.
Houston, you will be truly missed and never forgotten.
Respectfully,
Lynda Mixson, and fellow board members, Bill Jump, Amanda Wenzel, Jamie Reed