Independent Animal Rescue is a completely volunteer-driven organization, dedicated to promoting the health and welfare of animals in the Triangle Area. Independent Animal Rescue of Durham, NC, is a volunteer-driven organization dedicated to promoting the health and welfare of animals in central North Carolina. We strive to help animals in need through our service programs. Our mission is to rescue and care for cats and dogs in need and reduce the suffering of unwanted animals through our adoption, spay/neuter, and community education programs. At IAR, we believe that the welfare of animals is paramount. We feel that we can alleviate problems associated with dog and cat overpopulation and abandonment using a 3-pronged approach: (1) Rescue and adoption of unwanted and abused animals; (2) funding and providing spay/neuter services; (3) education and outreach on animal welfare to our community.