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OWN WORDS. From coastal local, Janet Dudley, who is a member of the Peninsula Dog PAC: “Advocating for improved trail access for dogs on the Peninsula”.
In December 2021 Peninsula Dog PAC (www.peninsuladogpac.org) held its second annual Holiday Pet Food Drive at Stulsaft Park in Redwood City.
The Pet Food Drive was originally organized to help our Peninsula neighbors experiencing job and income reduction due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The community pet food drive was so successful that it is now an annual event with recipients across the Mid-Peninsula.
This year the Peninsula Dog PAC hopes to help those impacted by Covid as well as to keep beloved pets with fixed income seniors or low income families during these uncertain times of contagion, inflation and supply chain shortages.
PAC Volunteers delivered the first of four donations of pet food Wednesday January 12th, 2022 to Senior Coastsiders for its Pet Buddy Program.
In the next two weeks similar donations will be delivered to Coastside Hope food pantry, LifeMoves’ shelter and Safe Street Parking program in Redwood City and to the Street Dog Coalition at its January 30th free veterinary clinic in Redwood City.
If you are interested in volunteering with Peninsula Dog PAC or advocating for additional access for our canine companions to parks, trails and open spaces on the Peninsula, please contact Janet Dudley at (650) 454-0013 or Mark Eller at [email protected].
Approximately 40% of households in the Bay Area have a dog and only 7% of the trails in San Mateo County permit dogs. Tails Belong On Trails!
● Expand on and off-leash dog access on the Peninsula
● Work to elect dog-friendly politicians
● Promote responsible dog ownership
● Support and celebrate local dog-friendly businesses
Introducing the Pet Buddy Program
Tracey Gould, our wonderful Care Manager, 
is celebrating 25 years at Senior Coastsiders! To honor this important milestone, we are excited to launch a new program that is close to Tracey’s heart.
Our Staff and their Pet Buddies
Tracey between Birdie & Big Boy (L) and Ella & Buddy (R)
Sandi and Max
Hope and Piper
Casey and Suki
Coastside Seniors and their Pet Buddies
Frank and Kai
Dotty and Mr. Slinky
Meg and Nieve
Marilyn and Fergus
Colleen and Rico
Valerie and Baby Cat
Sharon and Maddie
Arlene and Becky
How the Program Benefits Pets
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DONATIONS cover expenses for food, training, care, checkups, vaccinations, and more.
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VOLUNTEERS help with dog walking, driving to appointments, pet-sitting, and other needs.
How Pets Benefit Seniors
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Having a pet increases a sense of well-being, social interaction, and physical activity.
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Spending time with a pet can decrease blood pressure, stress, symptoms of depression, and feelings of loneliness.
You can help!
Want help for your Pet Buddy?
Call us at (650) 726-9056.
Author: Coastside Buzz
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