Peninsula Dog PAC Delivers Pet Food Donations to Senior Coastsiders Pet Buddy Program

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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!

 

The Peninsula Dog PAC (www.peninsuladogpac.org) is an organization founded in 2019 with the following aims and goals:
● Preserve existing dog-friendly parks and open spaces
● 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, Senior Coastsidersis 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)

Tracey between Birdie & Big Boy (L) and Ella & Buddy (R)

Sandi and Max

Sandi and Max

Hope and Piper

Hope and Piper

Casey and Suki

Casey and Suki

Coastside Seniors and their Pet Buddies

Frank and Kai

Frank and Kai

Dotty and Mr. Slinky

Dotty and Mr. Slinky

Meg and Nieve

Meg and Nieve

Marilyn and Fergus

Marilyn and Fergus

Colleen and Rico

Colleen and Rico

Valerie and Baby Cat

Valerie and Baby Cat

Sharon and Maddie

Sharon and Maddie

Arlene and Becky

Arlene and Becky

How the Program Benefits Pets

  • DONATIONS cover expenses for food, training, care, checkups, vaccinations, and more.

  • VOLUNTEERS help with dog walking, driving to appointments, pet-sitting, and other needs.

How Pets Benefit Seniors

  • Having a pet increases a sense of well-being, social interaction, and physical activity.

  • 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.

Coastside Buzz
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