Watchcat protocol MCCCI

Watchcat Rosie's expression in September 2006 said it all:

"Intruder, don't think you can escape my scrutiny by flying over my assigned sector," Rosie's eyes indicated.  "I'll summon a Watchcat Headquarters helicopter to keep tabs on you."

Watchcat protocol MCCC

In October 2011, no one approached Watchcat Nemo's guardian without clearance from Watchcat Nemo:

Watchcat protocol MCCXCIX

An alert watchcat doesn't let a brush distract him from surveying his assigned sector:

October 2013: Watchcat Sammy stayed sharp-eyed even when being brushed.

Watchcat protocol MCCXCVIII

Intruders aren't usually this low to the ground, but Watchcat Rosie watched for them nevertheless in August 2003:

Watchcat protocol MCCXCVII

I didn't blame Watchcat Sylvia for hinting that she wanted a reward of faucet water in Fall 2016:

I'm sure it won't surprise any regular cat photo viewer of this blog to know that Sylvia received the water she sought.

Watchcat protocol MCCXCVI

Decisions, decisions...Being a watchcat often means having to mull over a conundrum, as Watchcat Lily did on August 24, 2022:

Watchcat protocol MCCXCV

It's important for a watchcat to look alert:

A sense of wonder helps, too:

August 24, 2022: Watchcat Lily made sure the area around the sink was secure.

Watchcat protocol MCCXCIV

In November 2008, Watchcat Sammy's expression conveyed, "I absolutely will protect my guardian and my assigned sector."  Watchcat Headquarters commended Sammy for his dedication:

Watchcat protocol MCCXCIII

While always kindhearted, Watchcat Sylvia knew when to narrow her eyes and convey to visitors, "You say you just wandered into my assigned sector by accident?  Right...A likely story..."  That was the case in July 2010:

Watchcat protocol MCCXCII

When a visitor's conduct is only slightly troubling, the watchcat might cast a mildly disapproving glance:

October 2013: Watchcat Sammy, looking lightly perturbed.

Watchcat protocol MCCXCI

There's nothing like a covered cat bed to make a watchcat feel empowered:

October 25, 2019: Watchcat Lily surveys her assigned sector from her cat bed guard post.

Watchcat protocol MCCXC

When Watchcat Collette said this recently delivered package was hers yesterday, visitors didn't question her:

Watchcat protocol MCCLXXXIX

Sometimes, the most effective way to guard a package is to sit right on it:

August 18, 2022: Watchcat Collette used a recently delivered package as her guard post.  Watchcat Headquarters congratulated her for her ingenuity.

Watchcat protocol MCCLXXXVIII

A watchcat's Sphinx-like pose is a sign of confidence:

September 2003: Watchcat Sammy stayed alert while guarding his assigned sector.

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What lurked around the corner in July 2004?  Watchcat Rosie aimed to find out:

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In October 2009, Watchcat Sylvia was relaxed and ready to face all challengers in her assigned sector:

Watchcat protocol MCCLXXXV

Watchcat Rosie didn't let a cat toy keep her from guarding her assigned sector in October 2013:

Watchcat protocol MCCLXXXIV

During agility training, it's not always wise to pounce on the Cat Dancer toy at the first opportunity.  Sometimes, it's prudent to study it first:

Watchcat Nemo used this strategy in Summer 2008.

Watchcat protocol MCCLXXXIII

In September 2005, Watchcat Sammy's eyes conveyed, "Whatever you're doing over there, stop it, or I'll admonish you--eventually:"

Watchcat protocol MCCLXXXII

As long as she didn't perceive authorized visitors as threats, Watchcat Rosie would mediate disputes happily in October 2010:

She listened to both sides of the story and issued a verdict.  Supposedly, the verdict was legally binding, although I've never been able to confirm that.

Watchcat protocol MCCLXXXI

When a security issue can be handled multiple ways, it's considerate for a watchcat to solicit the opinion of her backup watchcat.  Watchcat Lily consulted Proxy Nemo on September 9, 2020:

They came to a consensus and averted a security crisis.

Watchcat protocol MCCLXXX

Watchcat Rosie was ready for agility training in May 2006, as evidenced by her tough cat pose:

Watchcat protocol MCCLXXIX

Watchcat Rosie told Watchcat Headquarters she'd pick up the slack while her brother, Watchcat Sammy, was asleep.  Watchcat Headquarters reminded Rosie that Sammy wasn't slacking; he was taking an authorized nap break:

October 2004: Watchcat Rosie monitors the assigned sector while Watchcat Sammy takes an approved siesta.

Watchcat protocol MCCLXXVIII

When a watchcat gives you this look and assures you that everything in her assigned sector is fine, believe it:

July 16, 2022: Watchcat Collette said she had everything under control during guard duty.  I didn't question that.

Watchcat protocol MCCLXXVII

Watchcat Rosie's mind started to wander, but she still watched for intruders in October 2003:

Watchcat protocol MCCLXXVI

When a watchcat's guardian requests it, Watchcat Headquarters will assign the watchcat to monitor the assigned sector from the guardian's lap:

August 4, 2022: Watchcat Lily on guard(ian) duty.

Watchcat protocol MCCLXXV

When a watchcat gives you this look, retreat:

August 4, 2022: Watchcat Lily doesn't tolerate trespassers in her assigned sector.

Watchcat protocol MCCLXXIV

In August 2015, I knew my kitchen sink was safe and secure.  After all, Watchcat Sylvia was guarding it, and she depended on that sink for her water:

Watchcat protocol MCCLXXIII

In August 2011, Watchcat Rosie and Watchcat Sammy were on the pad, ready to confront intruders--or at least say, "Yep, those are intruders:"

Watchcat protocol MCCLXXII

In May 2012, Watchcat Rosie conveyed the attitude, "If you don't think I have fire in my eyes and will challenge any enemy that comes near my guard post, you just don't know me."  I never doubted her:

Watchcat protocol MCCLXXI

Wise visitors to Watchcat Sammy's assigned sector knew better than to even think of absconding with his blue cat watchcat backup or brush in July 2014: