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In May 2010, Watchcat Nemo licked his chops in anticipation of the scofflaws he might admonish:

There's no doubt that Nemo was ready for guard duty:

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It's best not to trifle with a watchcat when she narrows her eyes like this:

February 25, 2022: Watchcat Collette has no trouble looking sinister when she needs to.

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No trespassers traipsed onto the racetrack that Watchcat Sylvia guarded in February 2015:

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It's impressive when you open a box delivered to you, and a watchcat appears, focused and ready to do her job:

February 25, 2022: Watchcat Collette, perfectly prepared to watch her assigned sector like a hawk.

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Even when a watchcat starts to nod off on guard duty, he'll still do his best to keep at least one eye open:

Summer 2016: Watchcat Sammy, starting to feel sleepy.

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If I read Watchcat Lily's expression correctly on February 21, 2022, it said, "I know you'd probably like to get more of my face in the photo, but the camera is distracting me from carrying out my watchcat obligations.  It would be best to settle for the photo you just took."  Noted.  Here was Watchcat Lily's menacing countenance:

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The list of those permitted to skritch a watchcat's fur is usually a short one.  Fortunately, Watchcat Lily's guardian was on that list yesterday:

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In March 2009, were you a friend or a foe?  Friends in Watchcat Sylvia's assigned sector received wide-eyed recognition and a smile:

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During agility training, the gleam in Watchcat Sammy's eyes and his clasped paws showed that he had plans for the Cat Dancer toy.  Watchcat Headquarters praised Sammy for his go-getter attitude in May 2006:

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It always helps a watchcat to have a ready arsenal of kick toys for confronting intruders:

December 2012: Watchcat Sammy and the three kick toys he had at his disposal.

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Watchcat Rosie was comfortable in September 2007, but that didn't stop her from looking out for intruders:

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Who threw that ball?  Watchcat Rosie intended to find out while her brother, Watchcat Sammy, took a nap break in February 2006:

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With a pose this intense, anyone could see that Watchcat Nemo was taking his job seriously in March 2017:

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Watchcats deserve the choice of brushes that Watchcat Sammy had in April 2012:

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In February 2006, Watchcat Sammy's eyes seemed to indicate, "Didn't expect to find me here between these storage containers, did you?  Well, I'm here, and I'm not letting you out of my sight."  Watchcats thrive on that element of surprise:

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An effective watchcat knows when to look intimidating.  Watchcat Nemo illustrated this in June 2012:

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Watchcat Sammy looked off to the side while Watchcat Rosie looked straight ahead.  Between the two of them, their assigned sector was covered in November 2013:

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Visitors to Watchcat Sylvia's assigned sector were welcome to read a complimentary newspaper--after she finished it:

June 2011: Watchcat Sylvia kept close tabs on the latest edition of the local paper.

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When a watchcat trusts you, you might be allowed to pet her.  She might even smile, as well:

February 9, 2022: Watchcat Lily stays relaxed while using my lap as her guard post.

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Watchcat Collette's directive from Watchcat Headquarters puzzled me yesterday.  I still don't see how a watchcat can monitor her assigned sector effectively while sitting in a cardboard box with her eyes nearly closed.  Supposedly, however, that security tactic conveys gravitas:

I'm not entirely convinced, but I'll continue to trust the experts--to an extent.

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In April 2003, Watchcat Rosie was the interim director of security for Watchcat Headquarters.  A director's chair was one perk of the job:

Intruders learned quickly that Rosie meant it when she said, "All quiet on the set!"

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In April 2012, Watchcat Sammy made sure the sofa was sufficiently comfortable for an authorized visitor:

When the authorized visitor felt sufficiently comfortable, Sammy went back to monitoring his assigned sector:

The visitor could sleep peacefully, knowing a dedicated watchcat was on duty.

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Despite his easy-going demeanor, Watchcat Sammy cast a skeptical stare toward an unauthorized visitor in his assigned sector:

September 2012: Although he wasn't usually as confrontational as his sister, Watchcat Rosie, Watchcat Sammy still kept an eye on suspicious visitors.

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Watchcat Nemo didn't really expect any mischief in April 2011, but he was ready to confront it, if needed.  He used his kick toy as a pillow until confrontations were necessary:

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She isn't a St. Bernard with brandy, but Watchcat Collette will summon help when someone in her assigned sector falls while shoveling snow or slips on ice:

Don't question her commitment to summoning help, though.  She'll take umbrage at that:

February 4, 2022: Watchcat Collette surveys her assigned sector--and photographer.

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Your stereo and music collection are secure when a watchcat guards them.  Watchcat Sylvia proved this in April 2011:

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Watchcat Rosie apparently felt a bit glum in March 2009.  That didn't stop her, however, from monitoring her assigned sector with her customary sharp-eyed focus:

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Watchcat Sammy kept an open mind while hearing a trespasser's plea for mercy in October 2015:

After hearing the trespasser's story, Sammy gave him the benefit of the doubt.  This was in keeping with his generally passive demeanor.