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 Virginia Tech professor projects peak viewing of autumn colors in late October Web Staff September 15, 2025 1 min read Virginia Tech fires head football coach Brent Pry Ian Price September 14, 2025 1 min read Blue Ridge Land Conservancy to host 2025 Conservation Celebration on September 21 Web Staff September 12, 2025