Hurricane Ian: Pet-friendly shelter opens at Vanguard High School in Ocala

People taking shelter from Hurricane Ian were checking into the shelter at Vanguard High School in Ocala on Wednesday.

Jessica, a 1-year-old Chihuahua, doesn't want to go into her kennel on  Wednesday at the pet-friendly shelter at Vanguard High School in Ocala.,

Courtney Letourneau of Ocala walks with her dog Bella on Wednesday outside the pet-friendly shelter at Vanguard High School in Ocala.

Keith Vereen holds his dog Sasha on Wednesday at the pet-friendly shelter at Vanguard High School in Ocala.

People taking shelter from Hurricane Ian were checking into the pet-friendly shelter at Vanguard High School in Ocala on Wednesday. Among them were Luis and Angie Gonzales, who came with a cat and a dog. Also shown is Marion County Animal Services Animal Control Officer Madison Nelson, center.

Leslie Tapia tries to lead her dog Bruno, 7, into his kennel on Wednesday as Marion County Animal Services employee Julie Stinson, right, helps her board the dog. People were taking shelter from Hurricane Ian at Vanguard High School's pet-friendly shelter.

Sandra Washington gives her 10-week-old Corgi, Paris, a hug before putting her in her kennel Wednesday.

A Marion County Animal Services employee takes a picture of Sandra Washington and her 10-week-old Corgi, Paris, on Wednesday at the pet-friendly shelter at Vanguard High School in Ocala.

Courtney Letourneau of Ocala sits next to her dog Bella on Wednesday after filling out the paperwork at the pet-friendly shelter at Vanguard High School in Ocala.