Centerpiece Pet of the Week Meet Jarek: Smyth County's Pet of the Week May 6, 2026 May 6, 2026 0 1 of 2 Jarek spent his life before coming to the shelter tied outside with little to no human interaction, but he's learning that people aren't so scary. Submitted photo TLC and snacks have done wonders for this fellow. Submitted photo Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Smyth County Animal Shelter’s Pet of the Week is Jarek, who has been in the shelter’s care for 90 days with no interest.kAmpE c J62CD @=5 2?5 fc =3D][ H6 F?56CDE2?5 9:D D:K6 42? 36 :?E:>:52E:?8] qFE 5@?’E =6E E96 7@C69625 HC:?<=6D 7@@= J@F[ 96 :D :? 724E 2 8@@5 3@J] w6 DA6?E 9:D =:76 367@C6 4@>:?8 E@ FD E:65 @FE H:E9 =:EE=6 E@ ?@ 9F>2? :?E6C24E:@?] qFE 96 :D =62C?:?8 E92E A6@A=6 2C6?’E D@ D42CJ 2?5 D@>6E:>6D 6G6? 4@>6 H:E9 92?57F=D @7 EC62ED 2?5 9625 A2ED[ H9:49 :D 2=H2JD 2 H:? :? 9:D 3@@<] k^AmkAm!:4EFC6D D9@H H92E 2 5:776C6?46 D@>6 %{r 2?5 D?24<D 42? 5@ :? 2 D9@CE A6C:@5 @7 E:>6[ 36EH66? :?E2<6 2?5 E@52JPk^Am kAmx7 J@FUCDBF@j5 36 :?E6C6DE65 :? 25@AE:?8 9:> 2?5 8:G:?8 9:> E96 >@C6 :?E6C24E:G6 =:76 96 56D6CG6D[ 9625 @? @G6C E@ k2 9C67lQ9EEAi^^3:E]=J^$rp$025@AEQm3:E]=J^$rp$025@AEk^2m E@ 2AA=J E@ 25@AE 2?5 H6 H:== C6249 @FE 23@FE D6EE:?8 FA 2 >66E 2?5 8C66EPk^Am 0 Comments Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox! Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story Most Popular Former SCCH doctor indicted by federal grand jury on 7 charges On April 29, a one-time doctor at Smyth County Community Hospital was arraigned on seven federal indictments related to an alleged sexual rela… Marion council acts to help Hayes attend meetings electronically As she’s able, the recuperating councilmember Debra Hayes can now take part in Marion Town Council meetings. Marion's VFW honors law enforcement Officers of the Year A Marion police officer who continued to serve others when his own needs were serious was one of the Smyth County Officer of the Year honorees. Marion firefighters help battle Wytheville blaze, welcome long-awaited engine On April 25, a building familiar to many people burned. The building, most commonly associated with its stint as a Bob Evans restaurant, was d… Oak Point teacher honored in Richmond ceremony Tuesday, Hunter Trivette was honored as one of Virginia’s Regional Teachers of the Year as the Commonwealth named its Teacher of the Year from… Watch Now: Related Video Trump Meets Xi In Beijing As Trade, Iran War And AI Talks Begin Hantavirus vs. Covid: Low transmission efficiency means far less risk of another widespread outbreak Hantavirus vs. Covid: Low transmission efficiency means far less risk of another widespread outbreak Hantavirus explained: Why it’s unlikely to become a pandemic Hantavirus explained: Why it’s unlikely to become a pandemic A1 Minute May 12, 2026: Afton winery to be acquired by Charlottesville-based investor group A1 Minute May 12, 2026: Afton winery to be acquired by Charlottesville-based investor group
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