Saturday, February 7, 2026

Watchcat protocol MMDXLII

Watchcat Nemo scrutinized visitors in August 2013:

He hoped visitors understood that such scrutiny is just part and parcel of being a watchcat.

Friday, February 6, 2026

Watchcat protocol MMDXLI

When a repetitive, noodling melody is playing in the background, does it distract a watchcat or help her focus on guard duty?  Watchcat Lily didn't let on how she felt about it on February 5, 2026:


Thursday, February 5, 2026

Watchcat protocol MMDXL

Watchcat Sylvia gave me the spiel as she fought sleep in September 2010, "Yes, I'm starting to nod off, but I won't nod off completely because I have a responsibility to guard my assigned sector, I'm looking out for your safety, et cetera, yada yada, and so on and so forth:"


Well, that was honest of her.  Cats, like humans, grow weary after doing the same job for a while.

Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Watchcat protocol MMDXXXIX

Watchcat Collette trusts that I know how vital her food safety inspections of my refrigerator are for my health.  In case I'd forgotten, though, she reminded me this morning with one no-nonsense look:


Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Watchcat protocol MMDXXXVIII

In May 2010, Watchcat Headquarters asked Watchcat Sammy and Watchcat Rosie to monitor their assigned sector from a different room than usual.  Fortunately, both watchcats rose to the occasion and didn't let this change of guard post throw them off:

Monday, February 2, 2026

Watchcat protocol MMDXXXVII

With the tap of a magic wand on her back, Watchcat Headquarters summoned Watchcat Lily to begin her evening guard duty shift on January 22, 2026:

As usual, Lily rose to the occasion and kept her assigned sector safe for the duration.

Sunday, February 1, 2026

Watchcat protocol MMDXXXVI

In case Watchcat Nemo's presence didn't deter unauthorized visitors in May 2008, a backup watchhuman stood nearby: