Per Watchcat Headquarters, it's permissible for an experienced, alert watchcat to use the kitchen sink as a guard post, even when drinking from the faucet. After all, a veteran watchcat knows how to multitask:
April 2, 2019: Watchcat Sylvia laps up water while keeping an eye on the kitchen. In honor of her resourcefulness, let's sing Beck's "Where It's At," with these altered lyrics:
"Where it's at!
I got fresh tap water in a kitchen sink.
Where it's at!..."