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 Smyth County seeks public input on future use of Carnegie School The future of the historic Carnegie High School is up for community consideration. Smyth's top prosecutor launches Junior Commonwealth's Attorney Program For five days this July, 20 Smyth County students will get an opportunity to realize their potential, learn about the criminal justice system … Smyth jury decides animal cruelty case Everyone in the courtroom agreed that the death of Delilah, an outdoor black cat, was a tragedy. The disagreement centered on whether the mann… Crash leads Chilhowie mayor to greater love for God, family, community, Friday will mark seven months since a vehicle crash changed Gary Heninger’s life. The longtime mayor of Chilhowie says his recovery is still d… Stitch & Style: Marion Senior High group develops student-based enterprise Skeins of chunky yarn fill the multiple cubicles lining a portion of the classroom wall. Everyone, teacher and students alike, believe the yar… Watch Now: Related Video Shannon Taylor speaks about Erin Strotman's sentencing Air raid sirens trigger panic for Kyiv child who survived blast Air raid sirens trigger panic for Kyiv child who survived blast Watch a week of unrest unfold at Delaney Hall ICE facility in Newark Watch a week of unrest unfold at Delaney Hall ICE facility in Newark UN: 86% Chance US Hits Hottest Year on Record by 2027 UN: 86% Chance US Hits Hottest Year on Record by 2027
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