Independent Animal Rescue, Inc

Animal rescue in Durham, North Carolina

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PO Box 14232, Durham, NC 27709

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Adoptable Pets at Independent Animal Rescue, Inc

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Ghosty

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 4 mos

Durham, NC

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N/A
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(when grown) -
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Not good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
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Valentino

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 1 mo

Durham, NC

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N/A
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(when grown) -
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No Details Provided
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Betsy

Labrador Retriever/Poodle (Standard)

Female, 4 mos

Durham, NC

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Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
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Cuddle Bug

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 7 mos

Durham, NC

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
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Good with cats
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Shift

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo

Durham, NC

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
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Good with cats
Story
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Foxy

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo

Durham, NC

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(when grown) -
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Good with cats
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Penelope aka Penny

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 yrs 4 mos

Durham, NC

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(when grown) -
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Not good with dogs
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TskTskTsk

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 mos

Durham, NC

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N/A
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Good with cats
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Krampus

Domestic Longhair

Male, 4 mos

Durham, NC

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Good with cats
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Rescue FAQs

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.

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.

Pets at shelters and rescues near Independent Animal Rescue, Inc

Russell Rescue of the Carolinas

10711 Arsenal Drive, Durham, NC 27707

Pets Are People TOO!

Raleigh, NC 27617

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Birdie

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Young

Durham, NC

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N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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No Details Provided
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Oscar (kitten - needs to go with/to a friend)

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 8 mos

Cary, NC

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(when grown) -
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Good with cats
House-trained
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Noir (kitten - must go with/to a friend)

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 8 mos

Cary, NC

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(when grown) -
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Good with cats
House-trained
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