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Independent Animal Rescue, Inc Animal rescue in Durham, NC

IAR started with one woman's big dreams, a bigger heart, and a very distinctive purple pickup truck that helped her rescue countless of unwanted, abused, and homeless Triangle pets. Originally founded in 1994, IAR earned an official 501(c)(3) status in 1995. We are governed by a Board of Directors, managed by elected officers, and introduced IAR’s first paid position, General Manager, in June 2021. This role will assist with elevating our collective compassion to new heights and strengthening IAR’s impact as a whole.

Our mission is to rescue and provide safe and responsible care for homeless, abandoned, and abused animals. We shall strive to help all animals in need through our service programs. We will serve our communities through promotion of spay/neuter for all companion animals, and the education of children and adults in humane care, respect and responsibility for animals on this earth.

Contact
Address
PO Box 14232
Durham, NC 27709
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Adoptable pets at Independent Animal Rescue, Inc

We'll also keep you updated on Cyprus's adoption status with email updates.
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Cyprus

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 mos
Durham, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Maple's adoption status with email updates.
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Maple

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 mos
Durham, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Buddha Buddy's adoption status with email updates.
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Buddha Buddy

Foxhound/Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, 7 yrs 3 mos
Durham, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Madeleine's adoption status with email updates.
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Madeleine

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 7 mos
Durham, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Lewey's adoption status with email updates.
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Lewey

Mixed Breed (Small)

Male, 5 yrs 1 mo
Durham, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Harry's adoption status with email updates.
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Harry

Hound (Unknown Type)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 5 mos
Durham, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Ghost's adoption status with email updates.
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Ghost

Husky

Male, 4 yrs 1 mo
Durham, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Mallory's adoption status with email updates.
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Mallory

Ocicat

Female, 1 yr 3 mos
Durham, NC

Rescue FAQs

Independent Animal Rescue is an organization of volunteer foster homes, located primarily in the Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill area of North Carolina.

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Meet the Pet
  • 3. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Adoption Requirements


  • You must be prepared to make a lifetime commitment to the animal.

  • You may not be an undergraduate student.

  • You must be a US citizen or green card holder.


Adoption Process

  • Fill out an adoption interest application HERE.

  • Our goal is finding lifelong, loving homes for our animals, so we try to find the best match between animal and adopter. We can help advise you on which animals to meet based on your situation.

  • You can meet some of our animals at our weekend adoption events, or we can arrange for a meeting in the foster home. If it’s a good match, the foster parent will come to visit your home in person. This is to make sure your home is safe and secure for a new companion animal.

  • Note: IAR makes every effort to please our adopters, but our first concern must be for the animal’s welfare. We reserve the right to deny any application.


Read about adoption fees at https://animalrescue.net/adoption-fees.

Adoption application

https://animalrescue.net/adoption-form

Pets at shelters & rescues near Independent Animal Rescue, Inc

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Sanford, NC 27332

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710 W. Rosemary St.,
Carrboro, NC 27510

Puffie's Pawz Rescue

Siler City, NC 27344

We'll also keep you updated on Ella's adoption status with email updates.
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Ella

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Raleigh, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Roy's adoption status with email updates.
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Roy

Retriever (Unknown Type)

Male, 2 yrs
Raleigh, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Luna's adoption status with email updates.
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Luna

German Shepherd Dog/Border Collie

Female, Young
Greensboro, NC
We'll also keep you updated on *LIZZIE's adoption status with email updates.
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*LIZZIE

Hound (Unknown Type)

Female, 2 yrs 5 mos
Chapel Hill, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Winnie's adoption status with email updates.
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Winnie

American Bulldog

Female, 2 yrs 7 mos
Raleigh, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Bianca's adoption status with email updates.
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Bianca

American Staffordshire Terrier/American Bulldog

Female, 8 mos
Wendell, NC

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