In November 2009, Watchcat Sylvia showed a tough exterior to visitors:
In December 2010, she showed her softer side by smiling at her wooden watchcat backups:
Regardless of the front she put on during guard duty, she was a wonderfully kindhearted watchcat during her entire time with me. Four years ago, her life ended. I still think about Sylvia every day--and marvel at how any living being could be so consistently good-natured.