A student organization for San Marcos' cats

Helping cats, one bobcat at a time.

We treat, house, and feed San Marcos' stray cats to keep them healthy and their numbers in check — and we team up with local shelters on adoption and fostering.

Paws for a Caws circular logo, a gold paw print on maroon

Every stray deserves a soft landing.

Founded by Riley Quinonez, we're students working to keep San Marcos' stray and shelter cats healthy, cared for, and safe from harm to themselves, wildlife, and the environment.

Stray cats are community residents, not pets, and their numbers can grow quickly and strain local birds and wildlife. We treat and feed the cats already here, work to limit population growth, and partner with shelters to help more cats get adopted.

  • Treat & feed

    Regular feeding routes and basic care for strays across San Marcos, keeping them healthy where they already live.
  • Population control

    Working to keep the stray population from growing, easing the strain on San Marcos' wildlife and environment.
  • Shelter partnerships

    Teaming up with local shelters on adoption and fostering to help ease overcrowding.

Meet the humans behind the paws

Five students, one shared group chat that never stops buzzing with cat sightings.

Riley Quinonez, President & Founder

Riley Quinonez

President & Founder

Runs the meetings, started it all

Aaki Basnet, Vice President

Aaki Basnet

Vice President

Keeps the feeding schedule

Isabella Snyder, Fundraising Officer

Isabella Snyder

Fundraising Officer
Gigi Gonzalez, Social Media Officer

Gigi Gonzalez

Social Media Officer
Joann Kommuguri, Outreach Officer

Joann Kommuguri

Outreach Officer

Join the colony

Hop in our GroupMe and we'll get you connected before the next meeting. Meeting details are coming soon.

Ready to help?

Join our GroupMe to meet the crew, hear about feeding runs, and find out how to get involved.

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