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
Snap

Snap is a sweet boy who enjoys all the kitten things in life. It took him and his brothers a...

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Rena (Serena)

Serena has a ton of personality and might like people more than cats, though she's plenty social with both. Serena...

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Wilhelmina (Willie)

"Willie" is playful and sweet but reserved and appreciative of her "me time". This sleek and elegant girl has been...

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Alfie

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Pop

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Wax

Wax is the rock of his litter, calm and friendly with his foster parents and other kittens alike. We tell...

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Eric

Eric has been a low maintenance cat since day one. He's a big napper who will cuddle with any of...

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Coop

This big boy is a playful and energetic kitten who has leapfrogged all his littermates in size. We regularly find...

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Betty

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Queeny

Queeny was the best name we could come up with to match this sweet tabby's big personality. She's a social...

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Xander

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Winnie

Meet Winnie - a resilient young mama, just 1-2 years old, who has already weathered more than her fair share....

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Opal

Meet Opal, a cali-tabby princess with a heart of gold and a motor that never quits! Once a shy little...

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Belle Starr

Oh my sweet baby Belle - the cutest little calico with the prettiest white eyeliner. Named after a famous horse...

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Bonnie

Bonnie is the cutest little cali-tabby kitten you'll ever see. I mean look at that tiny half brown/half orange nose!...

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Clyde

Clyde is the only boy in his litter of five, with a heart as big as his appetite (he has...

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Jessie

Say hello to Jessie, the prettiest little calico you've ever seen with a half black/half pink nose! This formerly feral...

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Sunnie

Sunnie is a handsome gregarious boy who was found orphaned at a very young age with his sister Daffodil. Sunnie...

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Daffodil

Daffodil is a beautiful sweet girl who was found orphaned at a very young age with her brother Sunnie. Daffodil...

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Philip

Meet Philip, affectionately known as "Phil," a charming grey tabby who was rescued alongside his mother and siblings from a...

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Elinor

Meet Elinor, a gentle light gray tabby with a heart of gold. Rescued from a construction site alongside her four...

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Luci

Luci is a sweet long haired fluff ball looking for her forever home -Sibling superlative: best sleeper / most relaxed...

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Baby Cow

Baby Cow got his name from his mother. CowCow, because of how much he looked like her when he first...

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Jelly

Jelly is a long haired cutie looking for his forever home -Sibling superlative: biggest momma's boy -Favorite toy: jingle balls...

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Dylan

Dylan, also known as "Dyl," is a dark gray tabby who was found at a construction site with his mother...

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Orzo Rotelle

Orzo (Rotelle) is independent little kitten looking for his forever home -Sibling superlative: most independent -Favorite toy: pink static ball...

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Quotes

Quotes is Baby Cow's best friend and one of the three gray tabbies from the litter of four. He's recognizable...

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Lillian

Meet Lillian, a.k.a. Lil, a delightful light grey tabby who embodies the remarkable impact of compassion and rescue. Along with...

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Squish

Squish, the smallest and shyest of the three tabbies, earned his name from the slightly "squished" appearance of his face....

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Thomas

Meet Thomas, nickname "Tommy," is a charming black kitten adorned with a delightful splash of white on his chest. Rescued...

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Middle Child (MC)

MC, short for Middle Child, excels as the negotiator of the trio of tabbies. He's kind and considerate with his...

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Buckeye D. Dawg

Buckeye is a goofy, playful guy with a big personality and an even bigger heart. He's a young adult still...

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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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Mitzie

Mitzie is a a very loving girl. She may look like a tabby but is actually a surprise calico. She...

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Jet

Jet is a lovable, quiet pup with a friendly spirit and a heart full of affection -- the perfect blend...

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Chili

This sweet ginger girl has been through a lot and is now ready for the calm, loving home she truly...

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Patti

Patti is the sweetest little dumpling. She loves to be pet, particularly behind the ears scritches, and will lean in...

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Eddie Vedder

Meet Eddie Vedder, a brown tabby with beautiful stripes on his tabby coat. He is being fostered with his sibling...

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Vienna

Vienna is a beautiful tuxedo who loves to play and explore. Sweet, friendly, and independent, she enjoys company but doesn't...

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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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Mimi

Hi, I'm Mimi! I'm a sweet and curious boy with excellent manners and a gentle soul. I've been settling into...

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Zuko

Zuko is a handsome black and brown tabby with striking markings and a confident and sweet personality. Originally rescued through...

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Carina

Carina is the thoughtful one of the pair-bright, affectionate, and full of playful energy. She's often the first to greet...

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Snowflake

Meet Snowflake - aka Yetti Spaghetti! This one-of-a-kind, loving goofball is ready for a fresh start after a tough chapter...

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Uhura

Uhura is a stunning mostly white kitten with dilute calico markings, a big personality and an even bigger sense of...

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Spock

Spock is a very sweet gentle kitten. This long haired beauty likes to take her time getting to know the...

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Grasshopper

Meet Grasshopper - a dapper little tuxedo kitten with a sweet, thoughtful spirit. He may start off a bit shy,...

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Lyra

Lyra is the confident leader of her litter-an outgoing, playful girl with a bold spirit and a curious heart. She's...

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Snoop Dogg

Meet Snoop Dogg, a kitten with a sleek black coat with subtle stripes. He is being fostered with his sibling...

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Cassiopeia

Cassiopeia came to us as a devoted young mom to four kittens, but now she's ready for a life where...

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Firefly

Meet Firefly - a whole lot of love in one tiny, purring package. This little guy may be small, but...

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Pringles

Pringles is a chatty and needy little guy. He loves attention and will purr away in your lap or perched...

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Ovaltine

Ovaltine is funny, playful, and always up to something. She's very active and has a goofy playstyle that's very entertaining...

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Goldfish

Goldfish is a sweet and cuddly little lady with a big purr. She loves pets and a good snuggle. She's...

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Bugles

Bugles is a sweet and brave little guy. He loves a good adventure and exploring new stuff. He is an...

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Half and Half

Half and Half is a sweet and funny little guy. He loves to be pet and to roll around on...

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Triscuit

Triscuit is probably the most easy going of his litter. He gets along great with everyone and is an excellent...

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Buttermilk

Buttermilk is sweet and mellow. He gets along with everyone and avoids conflict. He loves to play, especially with his...

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Itea

If you like a little spice mixed with a snuggly lap cat, Itea is the tiny girl for you! She...

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Takis

Takis is a super fun and athletic little guy, but he's also an excellent cuddler and seems destined to be...

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Two Percent

Two Percent is a sweet cuddly boy with a booming purr. He loves to be held and carried like a...

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Lexi Love

This beautiful dilute calico mama is ready to leave her mothering days behind (although she does still love her kittens)...

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Peeper

Meet Peeper - A One-of-a-Kind Tortie Girl Peeper is a standout kitten with a bold spirit and a heart full...

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Pogo

Pogo is a striking 5-year-old blue point Siamese with the looks of a model and the brains to match. Tall,...

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Katydid

Meet Katydid - The Gentle Adventurer Katydid is a friendly, outgoing tuxedo boy with a lively spirit and a kind...

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Stitch

Stitch is a lovely, handsome, and kind 9 year old boy who doesn't have a mean bone in his entire...

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Mr. Bruno

Bruno is a total ham...very friendly, outgoing, energetic, eager for play and attention! Highly food-motivated, he will excel with continued...

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T-Kitty

T-Kitty is a sweet, beautiful, friendly 2 year old fluffball who is ready for her forever home safe inside after...

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Thimble

Silly, sweet Thimble and his younger cousin Parsley are looking for a home where they can be safe, loved, and...

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Parsley

Precious Parsley and her older cousin Thimble are looking for a home where they can be safe, loved, and together...

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Stink aka Chucky

Stink is the rascal of the litter. Fearless and smart are his middle names . While Pink figured out the...

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Mac

This sweet and stable-tempered cat is now ready for adoption! He's very friendly and confident around people, loves to rub...

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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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Baukis

Gorgeous tabby female. Baukis is a sweet girl in need of a quiet home. She is affectionate and low key....

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Pink aka Bluey

Pink is a small and confident explorer . The first to figure out the ladder in the catio and crinkly...

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SheRa

Meet She-Ra: after heroically raising eight beautiful kittens, She-Ra is finally ready to hang up her cape and enjoy some...

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SheRa

Meet She-Ra: after heroically raising eight beautiful kittens, She-Ra is finally ready to hang up her cape and enjoy some...

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Oreo Philemon

Handsome white with black kitty. Sweet and loving, cannot live without his human and will let you know he is...

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Coco

Coco is a beautiful calico/tabby. She is sweet and gentle. Coco loves people and enjoys napping in laps. She also...

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Annie Girl

Meet Annie! Sweet, spunky, and full of personality-Annie is the whole puppy package! This curious little explorer is always up...

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Teddy

Teddy is a big soft, furry teddy bear ... or panther, with black whiskers, black nose, black hairs in his...

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Tux

Tux is handsome, small and sleek and curious and adventuresome. He runs like the wind and will race you from...

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Elle Macpher

Gorgeous dilute calico tabby female. Elle is a sweet girl in need of a quiet home. She is affectionate and...

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Penelope Lee

Penelope is a stunning grey tabby with mesmerizing sage-green eyes and a heart full of love. She's the perfect mix...

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Potato

Potato is a confident, curious young cat who brings joy wherever he goes. Full of energy and personality, he loves...

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Tomato

Tomato is a graceful and curious young cat with a quiet confidence and elegant charm. She's independent and observant, often...

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Jackie

Jackie is an explorer who will survey your living room from her perch high in the cat tree, but she's...

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Wilfred

Wilfred, AKA Willie, is a friendly kitten who loves to play and snuggle. She is bonded to her sister Jackie...

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Charlotte Lilly

Say hello to Charlotte Lilly-though her foster family just calls her Lilly. This sweet, one-eared wonder is full of love,...

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Blackbeard

Ahoy! I'm Blackbeard, a brave little explorer with a legendary name and an even more legendary story. My pirate name...

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Valeria

Meet Valeria, a one-year-old domestic shorthair with a heart full of love and affection! This sweet girl is a total...

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Roux

Roux is a sweet, energetic, floppy and inquisitive little guy who's growing into a very handsome and smart young man....

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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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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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Henry Marcel

Meet Henry Marcel - aka Hank! Rescued from a busy intersection, Hank is a lovable, goofy sweetheart with a big...

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Effie

Effie started her journey as a shy girl from an outdoor colony, unsure about human affection but slowly warming up...

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Rudra

Rudra is the definition of a confident, loving, and endlessly curious cat. His journey began when he was rescued meowing...

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Donna

Here's a head scratcher--I'm seriously wondering why this perfectly fluffy and lovable kitten hasn't gotten adopted yet. And speaking of...

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Mabel Mora

Sophistication, grace, cuddles, and the occasional sneak foot attack? That's Mabel for you. This charismatic kitten is a pro at...

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Durham

Meet Durham - Your Next Best Friend! Durham is a lovable goofball with a big heart and a charming personality...

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