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 1 min read Mill Mountain Theatre reveals 2026 season, tickets on sale November 1st Web Staff October 17, 2025 1 min read The Israel-Hamas ceasefire in Gaza – and the prospects for lasting peace. A local political scientist says all the players must be on board Gene Marrano October 17, 2025 1 min read Catawba’s iconic Homeplace restaurant to reopen in 2026 Ian Price October 17, 2025