Independent Animal Rescue

Adoption Policy
IAR Adoption Policies:
-You must live within 60 miles of Durham, NC.
-You must be able to make a 20-year...
Adoption Application
1821 Green St
 Durham, NC 27705
United States
Princess Zelda

Part dog, part Pikachu? Those ears! Meet the legend, Princess Zelda. This wiggly love bug greets everyone with pure joy...

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Gravy

Gravy is a handsome gray boy with stunning gray hazel eyes you can easily get lost in. If you're looking...

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Miss Pumpkinspice

Miss Pumpkinspice is a very beautiful medium-long hair orange kitten.She is the sweetest, most playful and oh so very! very...

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Nutmeg

Nutmeg is a sweet little tortoiseshell kitten. She can be shy around people, but is also very curious and loves...

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Vanilla Ice

You should definitely "stop" and read this profile, because kitten Vanilla Ice is back with a "brand new edition" of...

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Chia

Chia is a very pretty tabby with beautiful eyes and little white toes. She is still timid and will need...

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Felix

Felix is a curious and energetic kitten who loves humans and cats alike. He is a great explorer and finds...

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Gwen Stefani

Gwen Stefani wants to know why you haven't adopted her and her cool brother, Vanilla Ice, yet. "What you waiting...

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Grina

Grina is very good at telling you the time! "Its TIME for my lunch" "Its TIME for my snack" "It's...

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Bobby Ray

Meet Bobby Ray: A Loyal, Lovable Companion Bobby Ray is a true sweetheart with soulful brown eyes looking for his...

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Ember

Ember is a super sweet girl who loves to play with her sister, Bramble, and snuggle with us on the...

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Bramble

Bramble is an affectionate kitten who enjoys playing with her other kitty friends and her sister, Ember. Loves be petted...

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Ember

Ember is a super sweet girl who loves to play with her sister, Bramble, and snuggle with us on the...

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Chia

Chia is a very pretty tabby with beautiful eyes and little white toes. She is still timid and will need...

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Vanilla Ice

You should definitely "stop" and read this profile, because kitten Vanilla Ice is back with a "brand new edition" of...

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Felix

Felix is a curious and energetic kitten who loves humans and cats alike. He is a great explorer and finds...

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Grina

Grina is very good at telling you the time! "Its TIME for my lunch" "Its TIME for my snack" "It's...

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Bobby Ray

Meet Bobby Ray: A Loyal, Lovable Companion Bobby Ray is a true sweetheart with soulful brown eyes looking for his...

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Gwen Stefani

Gwen Stefani wants to know why you haven't adopted her and her cool brother, Vanilla Ice, yet. "What you waiting...

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Bramble

Bramble is an affectionate kitten who enjoys playing with her other kitty friends and her sister, Ember. Loves be petted...

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Zip

LOVE BUG ALERT! Zip is a friendly, sweet, affectionate, adorable kitty with a big heart - his beautiful tabby pattern...

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Zip

Zip loves cuddles, adores sitting on your lap, and is as affectionate as can be. He's a total gentleman- gentle,...

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Georgia

Hi, my name is Georgia - but you can call me Georgie! I'm a happy, soulful gal with a big...

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Pouncer

Pouncer is an outgoing and loving girl. She is always the first at the kitten room door, waiting for you...

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Maxine

Maxine is a very sweet outgoing little girl with the sweetest face to match! Maxine will greet you with the...

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Maple Sugar

This beautiful calico baby has incredibly unique orange and black curtain bangs pulled to each side of her face, revealing...

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Spike

Spike is a beautiful fluffy tuxedo boy, but not just any tuxedo. He's got the cutest little white stripe on...

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Zeus Hermes

Meet Zeus Zeus is a sweet, sensitive young dog who's still learning that the world can be a safe and...

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Abbey Road

Meet Abbey Road! Abbey Road joined IAR after her beloved owner passed away. She's now being lovingly fostered by her...

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Gracie

Gracie is a sweet, gentle soul who's made a remarkable journey from outdoor life to devoted housecat. Found outside with...

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Peaches

Peaches is a loving and playful kitten. Great with other kitties, dogs, children and also very beautiful! She came to...

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Sweet Pea

Sweet Pea is the sweetest boy with a gentle temper and is very confident. He is naturally curious and has...

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Franky

Toby and Franky are the most delightful little duo of black voids and bright golden eyes. Toby (M) is a...

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Evie

My name is Evie! I'm a silly kitty who loves to play. I love to explore and hang out in...

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Pedro

Meet Pedro! Solid black with bright orange eyes, you can bring this boy home just in time for Halloween! Pedro...

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Toby

Toby and Franky are the most delightful little duo of black voids and bright golden eyes. Toby (M) is a...

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Kermit the Dog

Meet Kermit the Dog! Kermit is a sweet, loving muppet of a pup looking for his forever home. He's a...

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Raven

Meet Raven! Raven was rescued from a neighborhood where humans hadn't always been kind, so at first, he wasn't quite...

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Pumpkin

Pumpkin is loving, likes to be in the company of his owners while not being demanding about it. He seeks...

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Petunia Hazel

Meet Petunia! Sweet. Playful. Loyal. Cuddly. Petunia is the full package-and she's ready to find her forever family! Personality Petunia...

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Ezzie

Ezzie is a gorgeous, high-energy cat who needs more than the average home. Originally abandoned and left to live outdoors...

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Pua

Meet Pua This little guy is a top notch cuddle bug who loves his toys, people, and all the attention...

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Raita

Meet Raita! Graceful, gentle, and endlessly curious, Raita is a soft-hearted companion looking for a peaceful place to call home....

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Majestic

Meet Majestic! The Lap-Loving Prince with Amber Eyes Bonded to Little Man True to his name, Majestic is a stunning...

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Little Man

Meet Little Man! Tiny Beard. Big Personality. Bonded to Majestic Say hello to Little Man-a pint-sized sweetheart with the cutest...

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Cinders

Meet Cinders! This sweet girl is on the lookout for her perfect human-someone with a warm lap, a kind heart,...

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Amelia

Amelia is a sweet senior lady with a calm, loving spirit and a heart full of quiet loyalty. Though her...

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Denji

Meet Denji: A Playful Explorer with a Big Purr! Denji is a beautiful mackerel brown tabby with the sweetest face...

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Biscuit

Biscuit is a polite gentleman with the softest, thickest coat of golden fur and squishy toe pads. He can be...

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Pawdua

Meet Pawdua, a purry, snuggly kitten who lives in a foster kitten-garten of little cats of all ages and sizes....

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Autumn

Autumn is a gorgeous, sweet calico who will be your little purring shadow! She chirps like a songbird and will...

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Gigi

My name is Gigi! I love cuddles and exploring, and I purr like a motorboat as soon as you pick...

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Cocoa Bean

My name is Cocoa Bean! I am one of the friendliest, most unbothered cats you will meet. I am not...

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Grady

Grady is an easy-going, affectionate boy who radiates gratitude and joy. He's discovering how wonderful life can be and loving...

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Delftie

Delftie and Pawdua are playful, easygoing kittens who spend much of their early childhood sequestered together. Now they live in...

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Pixie

Pixie is a stunning senior Siamese with a heart as beautiful as her blue eyes. This lovely lady is sweet,...

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Druzy

Meet Druzy! This little bundle of joy is a complete cuddle bug. She will waltz her way over to you...

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Spooky

Spooky is a loving, social kitty who has recently retired from mom life. She was found earlier this summer protecting...

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Imposter Lulu

Don't let her petite size fool you-Imposter Lulu is bursting with personality! This fearless, adventurous kitten is always on the...

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Birdie

Birdie is a sweet, loving kitten with a playful spirit and a heart full of happiness. She adores other kitties-especially...

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Lucky

Meet Lucky, an adorable kitten with a knack for capturing hearts. He's a bundle of energy, always ready to pounce...

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Gordo

Because of his experience as a community cat, Gordo may appear a bit timid around strangers and in new environments....

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Sullivan

Sully is a sweet, curious young pup still figuring out the big wide world. A yard where he can roll,...

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Zeus

Bengal Cat alert! Meet Zeus, everyone! Now, where do I begin telling you about Zeus and his brother Kronos? These...

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Ladybug

Ladybug is such a perfect cat. Siamese kitties are known for being a bit snarky, but Ladybug has love in...

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Kronos

Calling all cat-loving dogs! Are you looking for companionship from two hilariously smart, entertaining cats to keep you company when...

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Taco

Affectionate, curious, and energetic, Taco loves attention-soaking up compliments from everyone he meets. Who could resist those soft amber eyes,...

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Theriac Vanilla

Gorgeous petite tabbico with a sweet disposition. Theriac is sweet, purr happy and very fond of people who pet her....

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Aster

Somebody get this boy his own puppy! Aster loves everyone, but nobody as much as he loves his canine foster...

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Pepper

Pepper is the sweetest purr machine you'll ever meet, with two matching dots on his checks right where dimples would...

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Margot

Margot is the queen of the castle and we wouldn't have it any other way! While her other foster brothers...

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Otis

Otis had some physical trauma when he came into IAR as a kitten. His right leg was broken and he...

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Sunny

Looking for a ray of sunshine in your life? Sunny may be your guy! Playful, lovely kitten who was dropped...

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Smurf

Smurf is a beautiful, gentle, and loving kitten with striking Russian Blue features. He loves to purr, snuggle, and being...

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TimTam

TimTam is a very sweet and affectionate white with tabby spots kitten who just wants to be with you. He...

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Alia

Alia and her brother, Archie are a bonded pair of kittens who would like to find a home together. Alia...

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Archie

Alia and her brother, Archie are a bonded pair of kittens who would like to find a home together. Alia...

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Bastian

Hi Human! My name is Bastian. My foster mom named me this 'cause of my personality. If you've ever seeing...

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Billy

Hi Human! My name is Billy. My foster mom named me this 'cause i'm silly Billy, I'm also called Little...

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Minnie

Minnie is a delightful little princess, with a big meow behind that tiny frame! She is incredibly sweet, gets along...

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Liam

Meet Liam - A Laid-Back, Loyal Senior With a Heart of Gold Are you looking for a calm, well-mannered companion...

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Liam

Meet Liam - A Laid-Back, Loyal Senior With a Heart of Gold Are you looking for a calm, well-mannered companion...

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Mink

I'm handsome, spirited, sweet, and fun-loving I'm looking for a home where I can play and nap away the day...

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Tigger

Tigger is a 5-month-old gray tabby full of sweetness and playful energy! He gets along wonderfully with cats of all...

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Lilac Vanilla

Gorgeous petite silver tabby. Lilac is a sight for sore eyes. He is sweet and content, while still adjusting to...

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Carina

Carina is a bright, affectionate, and playful young kitten with a big personality. She's often the first to greet you...

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Lyra

Lyra is a sweet, playful, and affectionate kitten who has the perfect balance of fun and snuggles. She loves to...

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Grimm

Grimm is a young kitten filled with energy and curiousity! She loves investigating new rooms, meeting new people that will...

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Amelia Earhart

Amelia Earhart is an absolute cuddle bug! If you're looking for a companion to do everything with, she's your girl....

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Frida Kahlo

Frida Kahlo is a 5-month-old tuxedo kitten with a signature white mustache and a heart as big as her paws....

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Cali

Meet Our Gorgeous Calico Duo, Cali and Pretty Girl! These two bonded calico beauties are sweet, loving, and devoted to...

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Emma Bean

Hey there, human! I'm Emma, a delightful mix of energy and affection, looking for the perfect family to adopt me!...

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Zinnia

Zinnia is a calm, affectionate, and smart dog who's just as happy snuggling under a blanket as she is joining...

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Pretty Girl

Meet Our Gorgeous Calico Duo! Calico beauties, Pretty Girl and Cali are sweet, loving, and devoted to each other. As...

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Slick

Come and meet me and my brother Socks at PetCo South Square on Saturday!! I can't wait!

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Socks

Come and meet me and my brother Slick at PetCo at South Square on Saturday!! I can't wait!!

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Diega

Diega is a sweetheart with a wobbly walk and a heart full of love. She was born with a bit...

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Shelly

Shelly is a bundle of sweetness wrapped in soft fur. She's always ready for a playful romp with her toys...

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Maebelle

Maebelle is sweet and cuddly with playful energy. She loves to chase bugs around the yard and loves to hop...

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Black Onyx

Handsome black panter with a sweet disposition. Black Onyx is a true gem. Mr smooth operator is charming his way...

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