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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 Berkeley's adoption status with email updates.
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Berkeley

Poodle (Miniature)/Maltese

Female, 3 yrs 11 mos
Durham, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Sam Star's adoption status with email updates.
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Sam Star

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 11 mos
Durham, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Lexi Love's adoption status with email updates.
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Lexi Love

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 9 mos
Durham, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Valeria's adoption status with email updates.
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Valeria

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 3 mos
Durham, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Wilfred's adoption status with email updates.
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Wilfred

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 mos
Durham, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Maybelline's adoption status with email updates.
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Maybelline

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 3 mos
Durham, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Jackie's adoption status with email updates.
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Jackie

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 mos
Durham, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Arthur's adoption status with email updates.
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Arthur

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 6 yrs
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

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

American

Female, 6 yrs 4 mos
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Molly Chi

Chihuahua

Female, Senior
Wake Forest, NC
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Jax

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Puppy
Cary, NC
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Angelica

American Staffordshire Terrier

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

Beagle

Female, Adult
Raleigh, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Steve Rogers - NC's adoption status with email updates.
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Steve Rogers - NC

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Liberty, NC

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