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 The changing landscape of college football Denise Membreno August 22, 2025 1 min read Roanoke parking debate continues as city prepares for study Web Staff August 22, 2025 1 min read Joe Cobb delivers first State of the City address as Roanoke Mayor Gene Marrano August 21, 2025