4th of July holiday fireworks tough on pets Gene Marrano June 28, 2018 1 min read The July 4th holiday is always a tough time for pets – frightened by fireworks some run away from home – picked up and then delivered to shelters like the Regional Center for Animal Care and Protection in Roanoke: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Some Science Museum summer camps still openNext: Sox slugger says he’s not looking to hit homers Related Stories 2 min read I-81 shooting incident in Botetourt County under investigation Web Staff October 10, 2025 1 min read Branch Group to host 4th annual GIRL Construction Experience tomorrow Web Staff October 10, 2025 1 min read Luke Combs scheduled to perform in Charlottesville in April Clark Palmer October 9, 2025