Watchcat protocol MMDLXIX

Guarding humans is a serious endeavor, so Watchcat Nemo expected everyone to see it that way in July 2016:

Watchcat protocol MMDLXVIII

With just one look, a watchcat can convey, "I've done an excellent job guarding my assigned sector.  Surely, I'm entitled to a snack now, right?"  Watchcat Collette's expression made that clear on February 19, 2026...

...and she received her requested snack.

Watchcat protocol MMDLXVII

As her expression in April 2012 indicated, Watchcat Sylvia didn't take racetrack guard duty lightly:

Watchcat protocol MMDLXVI

As his expression in April 2010 indicated, Watchcat Sammy didn't take guard duty lightly:

Watchcat protocol MMDLXV

In January 2004, Watchcat Rosie knew that by striking the right pose, scofflaws would mistake her for a stuffed animal:

This allowed her to track their movements all the more effectively. 

Watchcat protocol MMDLXIV

Watchcat Nemo took a moment to wash his fur in April 2009, but his assigned sector wasn't unguarded.  His backup watchmouse kept tabs on things while Nemo surveyed his surroundings peripherally:

Watchcat protocol MMDLXIII

Watchcat Collette hinted strongly on February 19, 2026 that she was entitled to a meal break during guard duty:

Naturally, she received her food.  After all, anyone who knows Watchcat Collette knows better than to trifle with her--or her union.