Monday, November 2, 2026

Watchcat protocol MMDCCXLV

Watchcat Lily wasn't ready to alert Watchcat Headquarters just yet, but she had her suspicions about a visitor on October 1, 2026:

Today, incidentally, marks 10 years since I started this blog.  In the back of my mind, I suspected that the cats in my life would eventually dominate my blog posts.  Given their amusing antics and poses, that doesn't surprise me--and it shouldn't surprise anyone who knows me well.

Sunday, November 1, 2026

Watchcat protocol MMDCCXLIV

When you've completed a long stretch of guard duty, why shouldn't you allow yourself a satisfied smile?  Watchcat Sylvia was entitled to feel triumphant in September 2010:


Saturday, October 31, 2026

Witch cat watchcat protocol XLIX

Watchcat Collette reviewed security tactics for the Halloween season with her backup witch cat and backup watchrabbit on October 29, 2026:

For good measure, Watchcat Headquarters assigned backup watchbirds to the scene, as well:

During a holiday season that involves tricks, one can't be too prepared.

Friday, October 30, 2026

Watchcat protocol MMDCCXLIII

Watchcat Rosie was ready for whatever came her way on October 6, 2004--provided it was low to the ground:

Thursday, October 29, 2026

Watchcat protocol MMDCCXLII

Watchcat Sammy didn't let an awkwardly designed guard station keep him from surveying his assigned sector on October 24, 2004:

Wednesday, October 28, 2026

Watchcat protocol MMDCCXLI

Obviously, a watchcat's undercover guard duty assignment can't be completely undercover.  A watchcat needs to see what's going on, after all:

That was Watchcat Sylvia's sound reasoning in October 2011.

Tuesday, October 27, 2026

Witch cat watchcat protocol XLVIII

A backup witch cat watchcat can be a security advice consultant and also provide a pat on the back and "There, there" reassurance to a watchcat:

A witch cat provided both of those functions for Watchcat Collette this morning.