Independent Animal Rescue

IAR volunteers rescue and provide safe and responsible care for homeless, abandoned, and abused dogs and cats. We believe that the welfare of animals is paramount, and we help as many in need as we can through our service programs.

Among our main efforts is helping to alleviate problems associated with animal overpopulation and abandonment, through: (1) Rescue and adoption of unwanted and abused dogs and cats; (2) Funding for spaying/neutering; (3) Education and outreach to children and adults in the humane care, respect and responsibility for animals on this earth; and (4) Legislation and lobbying efforts on behalf of animals.

Most of our volunteers live in the Triangle. Some care for and interact directly with the foster cats and dogs; others use their talents to provide invaluable help in other ways. Here are some of the many opportunities below (see more here https://animalrescue.net/volunteer-needs): 

• Foster parent
• Respite carer
• Dog walker
• Dog assessor (determine whether they can come into the program)
• Event assistant
• Clinic assistant
• Vet tech
• Socialization specialist (visit foster homes to cuddle, hang out, play, exercise)
• Feral cat rescuer (and many other associated positions with the program)
• Transporter (take to vet appointments and events, pick up from shelters)
• Fundraiser
• Marketing assistant
• Grant writer
• Social media advocate
• Graphic designer (create flyers, postcards, and posters for our events and social media)
• Community educator

And check out our current selection of foster dogs and cats here! https://animalrescue.net/adopt