GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The patio at Palio was packed with pets on Wednesday night as the Italian restaurant hosted a fundraiser for Paws With A Cause that all came about because of a simple request for dog treats.

"Honestly, it started with me reaching out to [Vetr Health] for some dog treats because we have a pet-friendly patio here, and I think a lot of people didn't realize that, so a few emails back and forth just kind of snowballed into this amazing event. We wanted to have kind of a social hour for pet owners and their pets, and just a chance to come try our food and also support a great cause," said Palio dining room manager Rachel Tharp.

Vetr Health is a family-owned veterinary service based in Grand Rapids. They do in-home visits, which are especially helpful for anxious pet

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