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IAR Home About IAR Adoptable Cats Adoptable Dogs Adoption Application Volunteer Donate Our Sponsors Calendar of Events Education and Awareness For IAR Volunteers Contact Us Join Our Community! More Sharing ServicesShare | Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on email Share on print Adoption Information Adoption Requirements  20-year commitment to the animal  You may not be an undergraduate student.  You must be a US citizen or permanent resident.  You must allow a home visit (an IAR volunteer to visit your home prior to adoption.) Note: Due to the nature of our adoption process, we can only consider applications for homes located within 60 miles of Durham. Cat Adoption Process  Fill out an adoption application HERE. A volunteer will contact you shortly to discuss your application.  Our goal is finding lifelong, loving homes for our animals, so we try to find the best match between animal and adopter. We can help advise you on which animals to meet based on your situation.  You can meet some of our animals at our monthly adoption fairs, or we can arrange for a meeting in the foster home. If it’s a good match, the foster parent will come to visit your home in person. This is to make sure your home is safe and secure for a new companion animal. Note: IAR makes every effort to please our adopters, but our first concern must be for the animal’s welfare. We reserve the right to deny any application. IAR Kitten Policy

Kittens are cats that are 6 months of age and younger. In most cases kittens must be adopted with a littermate, another kitten, or a young adult cat (general guideline of 2 years or younger). In certain cases a kitten may be adopted into a household where there is at least one family member who does not work outside of the home or a home with a dog as a companion. These exceptions will be considered on a case by case basis. Kittens need playmates and if left alone all day without a companion, a kitten can become lonely or bored which sometimes can lead to mischief. It is our goal to make the best adoption match for both pet and person and to ensure that each new match made will last a lifetime! For more on why it is so important for kittens to be adopted with a second kitty companion click HERE . Dog Adoption Process Fill out an adoption application HERE.  An IAR volunteer will confirm the receipt of your application and put you in touch with the dog's foster parent.  The foster parent will contact you to set up an initial "meet and greet" with the dog. If this "meet and greet" goes well, the foster parent will arrange a time to visit your home with the dog.  If the home visit goes well, the foster parent will set up a time for you to keep the dog in your home for a trial period. The trial period includes overnight or several nights (up to a maximum of one week) to be sure that you have a good match before you commit to adopt. The trial period should be scheduled when you have adequate time to supervise the dog in his/her new environment.  If there are multiple applicants for the same dog, the foster parent will do his/her best to keep all applicants informed of the dog's status. We seek the best home from the available applicants.  The foster parent makes the final decision as to whether or not an adoptive home is a good match for the dog. The foster parent knows the dog better than anyone, and has the authority to refuse any application that he/she feels is not a good match.

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Adoption Fees Cat Adoption Fees   

Cats and kittens: $100 Senior (7 years and older) and/or special needs cats: $50 Pairs of cats or kittens adopted together: $150 for the pair ($100 plus $50).

Dog Adoption Fees   

Dogs and puppies: $150 Senior (7 years and older) and/or special needs dogs: $75 Pairs of dogs or puppies adopted together: $225 for the pair ($150 plus $75)

What Does the Adoption Fee Include?          

A behavior assessment Routine deworming Combo testing for FIV/FeLV (adult cats) Testing for FeLV (kittens) Distemper vaccines: Distemper for cats, Distemper/Parvo for dogs Rabies vaccines (12 weeks of age and older) Heartworm test (dogs only) Heartworm preventative Spay or neuter surgery prior to adoption Microchipping

Preparing for Your New Best Friend  IAR will deliver your new animal companion to your home, signing the contracts and collecting the adoption fee.  We’ll also follow up once in awhile to offer tips and advice during the normal adjustment period.  Give your animal time to adjust. Please remember that your animal will need time to get to know his new home and to realize he is safe and wanted. Please be patient with your animal and know that this is a big change for him/her. Offer plenty of positive reinforcement.  Need help with your shopping list? Here are some basic supplies you will need. Cat Supplies Dog Supplies Good quality food Collar to wear rabies tag and ID Good quality canned food (optional) Simple nylon leash, 6 to 8 feet long Ceramic or stainless steel bowls Harness Litter box and stainless steel scooper Good quality food Good quality litter Ceramic or stainless steel bowls Cat carrier for transporting to vet appointments Toothbrush Scratching post, such as a vertical sisal post or the inclined cardboard “Cosmic Catnip Alpine Scratcher” Treats (rawhide not recommended) Toys Toys Pet bed Pet bed Did You Know: In the dark, most cats can see six times better than people. Independent Animal Rescue Post Office Box 14232, Durham, NC 27709-4232 [email protected]...