Meet Our Dogs

Meet Our DogsWeb Team2021-04-25T08:36:50-04:00

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!

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Novah

2 years old • Male • 40 lbs
Novah is a darling boy with a calm and curious demeanor. Although sometimes bashful, once ...

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Kenny Rogers

2 months old • Male
I may be young, but I've got a big heart and an even bigger appetite ...

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Dolly Parton

2 months old • Female
I may be small, but I've got a big personality! I'm all about fun and ...

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Joey Kangaroo

5 months old • Male • 28 lbs
PERSONALITY & BEHAVIORS Get ready to laugh with this little character! Joey Kangaroo has a ...

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Sheldon Cooper

5 months old • Male • 37 lbs
PERSONALITY & BEHAVIORS Sheldon Cooper is such a sweet puppy! Like his namesake from The ...

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Eilish

5 months old • Female • 41.3 lbs
Meet Eilish! Like the hit album by her namesake, this young girl is "happier than ...

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Buddha

7 years old • Male • 40 lbs
Buddha is ready to be your best buddy! Sweet, gentle, and easygoing, he is looking ...

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Aisling

2 months old • Female • 3 lbs
I'm Aisling, a pint-sized dreamer with a heart as big as Ireland itself. My name ...

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Saoirse

2 months old • Female • 3 lbs
I'm Saoirse, a bubbly little bundle of joy with the softest fur you'll ever snuggle. ...

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Siobhon

2 months old • Female • 3 lbs
Hi! I'm Siobhon. A wee little lass with the sweetest disposition. I love to cuddle ...

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Isla

2 months old • Female • 3 lbs
Hi. I'm Isla. A goofy little fluff ball who has never met a stranger. And ...

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Mr. Herman

3 years old • Male • 22 lbs
PERSONALITY & BEHAVIORS Mr. Herman is an absolute gem in the world of canine companionship! ...

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Cookie Bandit

8 months old • Male • 40 lbs
Cookie Bandit is a very goofy boy! He is such a sweet and loving dog. ...

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Pepper Potts

5 years old • Female • 47 lbs
Hi there! I'm Pepper Potts, and I'm ready to be your adventurous sidekick! With my ...

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Dutchess

5 years old • Female • 41 lbs
Dutchess is as gentle and elegant as her name. Extending her friendship generously, Dutch would ...

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Lovely Luna

1 year old • Female • 34.6 lbs
Meet Lovely Luna! This sweet girl loves to play with other dogs, but is also ...

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Allie-Oop

4 years old • Female • 38 lbs
Meet beautiful snow angel Allie-Oop! This dazzling girl is clever and energetic. She is crate- ...

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Elsa

6 years old • Female • 56.8 lbs
Elsa is a calm, loving companion with a gentle nature who exudes an air of ...

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Eno River

1 year old • Male • 46.5 lbs
Say hello to Eno - an affectionate, fun-loving guy who loves to fetch and knows ...

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Olive

1 year old • Female • 48 lbs
Olive is a snuggly, sweet girl who would love to be the center of your ...

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Polly Pocket

2 years old • Female • 37 lbs
Polly Pocket is an affectionate, sweet, loving girl who adores all people and dogs alike! ...

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Griffin W.

1 year old • Male • 61 lbs
Griffin is a charming young pup with a delightful personality! Smart, friendly and playful, he ...

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Wraven

3 years old • Female • 76 lbs
Meet Wraven, a loving, spirited sweetheart! Her favorite activities are playing fetch in a fenced ...

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Ghost

3 years old • Male • 60 lbs
Ghost is the sweetest boy you'll ever meet and will surely steal your heart! Laid ...

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Pepper Spice Boy

8 years old • Male • 11 lbs
PERSONALITY & BEHAVIORS Do you like an independent spirit who wants to be your one ...

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Star

3 years old • Male • 50 lbs
Star is playful, affectionate, intelligent, and energetic. He has expressive eyes and a sweetly mischievous ...

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Usagi

6 years old • Female • 51.2 lbs
With her foster family, Usagi is an extremely affectionate little hunk of love. A master ...

Congratulations to our dogs with pending adoptions!

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Adoption Pending

Wynter (now Koda)

1 year old • Female • 58.8 lbs
Wynter is a sweet, happy, and well-behaved girl, who loves other dogs and takes their ...

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Adoption Pending

Reuben

6 months old • Male • 9.2 lbs
PERSONALITY & BEHAVIORS Reuben is an eight-pound package sporting 50 pounds of spunk! He loves ...

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Adoption Pending

Catriona

2 months old • Female • 3 lbs
PERSONALITY & BEHAVIORS Top of the morning! I'm Catriona, the friendliest furball this side of ...

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Adoption Pending

Jasper Wilder

1 year old • Male • 40 lbs
PERSONALITY & BEHAVIORS HI! My name is Jasper! My foster mom named me after the ...

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Adoption Pending

North

3 months old • Male • 6.8 lbs
PERSONALITY & BEHAVIORS Meet North, an adventurous explorer! As spirited as the landscapes of North ...

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Adoption Pending

Durham

3 months old • Male • 8.5 lbs
PERSONALITY & BEHAVIORS Say hello to Durham, a dashing boy with a heart of gold! ...

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Adoption Pending

Carolina

3 months old • Female • 5.8 lbs
PERSONALITY & BEHAVIORS Introducing Carolina, a sweet and sassy princess! Named after the beautiful state ...

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Adoption Pending

Echo

2 years old • Male • 60 lbs
Meet Echo, a happy-go-lucky pooch with a heart of gold and an absolute joy to ...

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Adoption Pending

Nutella

2 years old • Female • 58 lbs
Meet Nutella, also called "Hazel," like the nut! 🙂 She's a stunning young lady looking ...