Paws4Shoalhaven Inc. is a community based volunteer-run organisation.
We are a registered not-for-profit association incorporated in NSW.

We represent and support the rights of thousands of responsible dog owners in the Shoalhaven area both residents, holiday home owners and visitors.

The vast majority of dog owners follow sensible rules that preserve a fair balance between the rights of dog owning and non–dog owning users.

Almost half of all Shoalhaven residents are dog owners.
This brings enormous community benefits both physical and mental. 

We need more beaches and green spaces to be made off leash. 
We also seek progressive planning, support and advances in overall services and facilities for dog owners in the Shoalhaven (bags & bins, pet friendly services, education (just to name a few)).

Our vision is for Shoalhaven to recognise and support our needs within a spirit of mutual respect, tolerance and shared responsibility.



2025 Committee

President: Andrew Sutton
Email: president@paws4shoalhaven.org.au

Vice President: Tim Trescowthick

Treasurer: Ian Eccles
Email: treasurer@paws4shoalhaven.org.au

Secretary: Susan Creighton

Email: admin@paws4shoalhaven.org.au

Committee: Lyn Hill

​Committee: Kylie Emans

​Committee: Gayle Sweaney

Committee: Sue Harrison

Committee: Marcela Biguzas