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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 Sweetie Pie's adoption status with email updates.
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Sweetie Pie

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 6 mos
Durham, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Onyx's adoption status with email updates.
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Onyx

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Mediumhair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 8 mos
Durham, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Allie-Oop's adoption status with email updates.
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Allie-Oop

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 5 yrs 1 mo
Durham, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Pepper Spice Boy's adoption status with email updates.
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Pepper Spice Boy

Chihuahua

Male, 9 yrs 4 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

Russell Rescue of the Carolinas

10711 Arsenal Drive,
Durham, NC 27707

Mia's Mafia

Cary, NC 27519

Ruin Creek Animal Protection Society

1243 Brodie Road,
Henderson, NC 27536

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

Domestic Mediumhair

Female
Garner, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Koa's adoption status with email updates.
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Koa

Domestic Shorthair

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

Chesapeake Bay Retriever/American Staffordshire Terrier

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Pit Bull Terrier/Great Dane

Male, Young
Raleigh, NC
We'll also keep you updated on ANTWAN's adoption status with email updates.
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ANTWAN

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 7 mos
Burlington, NC

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