Watchcat protocol MMDXLIX

Watchcats are entitled to nap breaks, but Watchcat Headquarters expects them to wake up when it's time to go back to work.  Watchcats Sammy and Rosie took a well-earned siesta before returning to their guard post in March 2003:

Watchcat protocol MMDXLVIII

Watchcat Nemo's expression in May 2010 made it clear that no tomfoolery was permitted in his assigned sector:

Watchcat protocol MMDXLVII

On February 5, 2026, Watchcat Collette assured me that no unauthorized visitors would access the laundry room without my approval:

Actually, I doubt that unauthorized visitors would have entered the laundry room in the first place, but it was still considerate of Watchcat Collette to inform me that she was looking out for me.

Watchcat protocol MMDXLVI

Watchcat Sylvia had a comfy towel on which to sit in February 2012.  While it made her guard post more palatable, it didn't cause her to become too soft on scofflaws during guard duty:

By the same token, it didn't turn her into a monster, either.  A watchcat who purrs with the ferocity of 10 cats is a compassionate watchcat by nature.

Watchcat protocol MMDXLV

Watchcat Rosie was the picture of confidence in May 2006:

Her eyes indicated, "My assigned sector?  Oh, yeah, I've got that covered.  I'm so self-assured that I don't even have to sit upright during guard duty."

Watchcat protocol MMDXLIV

I was honored when Watchcat Lily used my lap as her guard post on February 5, 2026.  Fortunately, she was fine with being petted, as long as it didn't obstruct her vision:

Watchcat protocol MMDXLIII

Watchcat Sammy knew that no one ever ran off with sculptures from the museum, so he let his mind wander a bit during guard duty in March 2004: