The aim of International Animal Rescue is to come to the aid of suffering animals around the world. Wherever possible we return rescued animals to their natural environment, but we also provide permanent sanctuary for animals that can no longer survive in the wild.

Helping suffering animals around the world
International Animal Rescue also specialises in comprehensive sterilisation and vaccination programmes for stray dogs and cats to control populations and prevent the spread of disease. We work with other like-minded organisations and government departments to develop sound legislation to protect animals from cruelty and neglect.
International Animal Rescue strives to educate the public in the compassionate and humane treatment of all animals. We use sound scientific evidence to inform our decisions and determine the course of our rescue operations. In all that we do we seek to find practical solutions that benefit both animals and people.
We have offices in the UK, India, US, the Netherlands, Indonesia and Malta.
Our scope is limited only by our resources, If we cannot assist a suffering animal ourselves, we are often able to redirect a call for help to those who can. We maintain contact with a network of groups and individuals around the globe who are as committed as we are to helping animals in distress.
International Animal Rescue became a registered charity with the UK Charities Commission in September 1989. Our registered charity number is 1118277.
International Animal Rescue (Goa) was registered in India in 1998 under ''The Societies Registration Act 1860'' no. 106/GOA/98. International Animal Rescue is a charitable company, limited by guarantee, company registered number 06035040, England and Wales.
International Animal Rescue, US was incorporated on 19 April 2001 and granted tax exemption by the IRS, and is a federally registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organisation (Tax Id No: 54-2044674). International Animal Rescue is registered in all states to solicit donations and contributions received from supporters in the USA are therefore tax deductible.
Stichting International Animal Rescue was founded in the Netherlands on 16 January 2008. Stichting IAR is registered as a charity under Dutch law, ANBI registration number: 8189.22.540.
International Animal Rescue, Indonesia became a registered charity with the Ministry of Law and Human Rights on 9 June 2008. The registered charity number is: AHU-2378.AH.01.02.Tahun 2008. IAR Indonesia is granted tax exemption and is a registered non-profit organisation (Tax Id Ref: 02.729.783.7-434.000).
IAR Malta became part of International Animal Rescue in 1993. The charity is recognised in Malta by official entities such as the police and the Ministry of the Environment.