4th of July holiday fireworks tough on pets Gene Marrano June 28, 2018 1 minute 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: Share: Post navigation Previous: Some Science Museum summer camps still openNext: Sox slugger says he’s not looking to hit homers Related Stories Fork in the Market changes hands as longtime manager becomes owner Ian Price June 2, 2026 Roanoke Residential Fire and Explosion Determined to be Intentionally Set Web Staff June 1, 2026 Roanoke City councilman shares thoughts on current zoning code as discussions continue Web Staff June 1, 2026