Meet Our Dogs
If you are interested in adopting one of our animals, please fill out and submit an online adoption interest form.
PLEASE NOTE: Independent Animal Rescue is an organization of volunteer foster homes, located primarily in the Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill area of North Carolina. We only consider applicants located within 60 miles of Durham. Thank you!
Featured Dogs
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Aphrodite
- 2 months old •
- Female
- • 16.2lbs
Meet Aphrodite!Aphrodite was the smallest of the litter for quite a while, but she has caught up with her siblings and is...
Likes cats, dogs, & kids under 6
Sahara
- 5 months old •
- Female
- • 30lbs
Sahara is a super-sweet girl with a heart full of love and a playful spirit to match. ❤️She’s smart, affectionate,...
Likes cats, dogs, & kids under 6
Bruce
- 3 years old •
- Male
- • 64.6lbs
Bruce is an easygoing, affectionate companion who strikes a great balance between playtime and unwinding on the couch....
Likes dogs & kids under 6
French Dip
- 1 year old •
- Male
- • 18lbs
French Dip is a loveable goofus. He is delightfully weird and incredibly affectionate. French takes a bit of time to warm up...
Likes cats & dogs
Beauty
- 5 years old •
- Female
- • 64lbs
Beauty is a vision of loveliness, inside and out! This friendly girl especially loves meeting new people, chasing tennis balls...
Likes dogs
Monte Cristo
- 1 year old •
- Male
- • 21lbs
Monte Cristo is a sweet, gentle boy. He loves to love and be loved. He wants to be in your lap or curled up right next to you....
Likes cats
Amelia
- 13 years old •
- Female
- • 71.4lbs
💛 Amelia is a sweet senior lady with a calm, loving spirit and a heart full of quiet loyalty. Though her face may be a...
Likes dogs & kids under 6
Hephaestus
- 2 months old •
- Male
- • 16.8lbs
Meet Hephaestus!Hephaestus is the smallest and most timid of the litter, so naturally he needed a big name! He loves...
Likes cats, dogs, & kids under 6
Bort
- 1 year old •
- Male
- • 53lbs
Bort is a sweet, affectionate boy who enjoys being close to his people. He may be a little shy in new surroundings, but once...
Likes dogs
Hercules
- 2 months old •
- Male
- • 11.3lbs
Meet Hercules!Hercules is a huge lovebug. Like the other brindles in the litter, he has a particularly affectionate side...
Likes cats, dogs, & kids under 6
Mollee
- 10 years old •
- Female
- • 45lbs
Meet your new best friend! Mollee is a lovely senior girl and absolute proof that age is just a number. Mollee came to IAR...
Likes dogs
Sweet Honeybun
- 3 years old •
- Female
- • 59lbs
🐾 Introducing Sweet Honeybun! 🐾Sweet Honeybun is a joyful, affectionate girl with a playful spark and a whole lot of...
Carson
- 5 months old •
- Male
- • 26lbs
Carson is a lovely pup who's ready to bring adventure and joy to his forever home! 🐾 He's a guy with big energy...
Likes dogs & kids under 6
Hershel
- 1 year old •
- Male
- • 49lbs
Hershel is an intelligent, highly trainable boy who thrives on mental engagement and human companionship. For...
Likes cats & dogs
Demeter
- 2 months old •
- Female
- • 10.58lbs
Meet Demeter!Deme is a sweet girl who loves to cuddle and also enjoys playing with her siblings. While she is happy to get...
Likes cats, dogs, & kids under 6
Sadie Shep
- 1 year old •
- Female
- • 43lbs
Meet Sadie!Sadie is a stunning German Shepherd mix with a heart full of love, a passion for tennis balls, and a personality...
Likes cats, dogs, & kids under 6
Izzie
- 2 years old •
- Female
- • 70lbs
Meet Izzie!Izzie is a three-year-old gal with a fun, playful personality. She loves hiking and spending time outside and...
Likes cats, dogs, & kids under 6
Dionysus
- 2 months old •
- Female
- • 15.2lbs
Meet Dionysus!Dion is a pretty laid-back puppy. She has the impressive ability to sleep even when her siblings are carrying...
Likes cats, dogs, & kids under 6
Princess Zelda
- 3 years old •
- Female
- • 62lbs
Part dog, part Pikachu? Those ears! ⚡ Meet the legend, Princess Zelda. This wiggly love bug greets everyone with pure joy...
Likes dogs & kids under 6
Ghost
- 6 years old •
- Male
- • 63.8lbs
Ghost is the sweetest boy you'll ever meet and will surely steal your heart! Laid back and very well-mannered, he enjoys...
Likes dogs & kids under 6
Hera
- 4 years old •
- Female
- • 46lbs
Meet Hera: a sweet, gentle girl who happens to be deaf - although you’d never know it from her goofy personality and...
Likes dogs & kids under 6
Cheesesteak
- 1 year old •
- Male
- • 16lbs
Cheesesteak is a sweet, affectionate, and delightfully quirky little dude. He’s a tight little ball of muscle with the...
Likes cats
Zohey
- 11 years old •
- Female
- • 48lbs
Zohey is a lovely gal who is the perfect medium size if you're looking for a companion who’s active without...
Likes dogs & kids under 6
Ares
- 2 months old •
- Female
- • 9.45lbs
Meet Ares!Ares is a sweet girl who is definitely a lover, not a fighter. She loves to cuddle and is always happy to get...
Likes cats, dogs, & kids under 6
