Watchcat protocol MMCCXL

Watchcat Rosie informed visitors of the line between acceptable and unacceptable conduct in her assigned sector:

April 15, 2006: Watchcat Rosie used her eyes and her outstretched paw to indicate which types of behavior were and weren't tolerated.

Watchcat protocol MMCCXXXIX

Sometimes, the way to resolve a security issue isn't immediately obvious.  Sometimes, a watchcat has to mull over the solution during guard duty:

January 30, 2025: Watchcat Lily thinks through the angles of a possible resolution.

Watchcat protocol MMCCXXXVIII

Watchcat Nemo didn't expect to see scofflaws on the kitchen counter.  Nevertheless, he followed protocol and checked the counter anyway in May 2010:

Watchcat protocol MMCCXXXVII

"Yes," Watchcat Rosie conveyed to visitors, "I'm playful, but I'm also watching you--with poltergeist eyes:"

Such was her approach to guard duty in June 2005.

Watchcat protocol MMCCXXXVI

It was a beautiful day in April 2004, but it didn't deter Watchcat Sammy.  He had an assigned sector to guard, and he was determined to guard it:

He even tapped his tail vigorously, which didn't happen often.

Watchcat protocol MMCCXXXV

A comfy cat bed guard post doesn't necessarily make a watchcat go soft.  In April 2012, Watchcat Sylvia showed how seriously she took guard duty despite her cozy confines:

Watchcat protocol MMCCXXXIV

As long as a watchcat can still monitor her assigned sector, it's fine for her to wash her paw during guard duty:

March 30, 2025: Watchcat Collette got her paw sparkling clean while keeping an eye on the kitchen.