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Thanks to Watchcat Sammy's sharp-eyed vigilance in October 2004, everyone felt safe in his assigned sector:

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While it's tempting to ask witch cats to use their sorcery so today's election turns out as I wish, that would be wrong.  Thus, the witch cats and Watchcat Collette are sticking to guarding their assigned sector today...

...as far as I know.

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Watchcat Nemo resisted pouncing on the cat toy until he knew what it was:

Watchcat Headquarters commended Nemo for his sound thinking in October 2015.

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Some situations require a watchcat's wide-eyed scrutiny:

That was Watchcat Sylvia's stance in October 2013.

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When Watchcat Lily guards someone, that person stays guarded.  That was her conviction on October 24, 2024:

Today marks eight years since I started this blog, and although I didn't plan on it becoming exclusively a showcase for family cat photos originally, its evolution into that doesn't surprise me.  In keeping with my generally introverted personality, it also doesn't surprise me that I've taken enough cat photos for there to be 2,084 Watchcat protocol posts so far.

Per their wishes, I expect the cats to continue being the stars of this blog for the foreseeable future.

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Be prepared to explain yourself when watchcats discover you in their assigned sector:

December 2012: Watchcats Sammy and Rosie waited to vet a visitor.

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I didn't begrudge Watchcat Collette for needing a nap break last night.  Fortunately, her two backup witch cats were able to work their dark magic on trespassers when needed:

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When a watchcat looks at you with opaque eyes, don't assume that he isn't watching your every move:

August 2015: Watchcat Nemo maintained his poker face while studying a visitor's movements.

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When someone enters a watchcat's assigned sector, the watchcat sizes up the situation quickly to determine if the person is a security risk.  Watchcat Sylvia did such an assessment on November 1, 2012:

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There's no reason a watchcat can't chew her nails when pondering a big security-related decision:

 October 2003: After thoughtful deliberation, Watchcat Rosie arrived at a reasonable conclusion.

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Did a trespasser's offense warrant a visit to the Watchcat Headquarters Star Chamber?  Proxy Nemo and Watchcat Lily mulled it over on October 25, 2024:

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Watchcat Sammy showed his disapproval toward visitors who didn't have proper credentials in September 2009:

Fortunately, Sammy's mildly disdainful expression made visitors retrieve their required ID forms before approaching his security checkpoint again.

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Watchcat Lily and Blue Cat made sure that every visitor to their assigned sector yesterday passed through their security checkpoint:

Thanks to their vigilance, everyone felt safer.

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Who wouldn't feel secure with this triple threat security team?

October 22, 2024: The witch cats and Watchcat Collette had their assigned sector covered.

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Watchcat Sylvia purred contentedly during guard duty in November 2008.  To appear authoritative to visitors, however, she adopted a weary, seen-it-all-before expression:

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Watchcat Rosie's eyes told visitors, "I trust you have an appointment, right?"  Not even Watchcat Headquarters dared to question her attitude in October 2004:

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Watchcat Sammy hoped that his fixed stare would be enough to deter a trespasser from crossing into his assigned sector in October 2008:

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What was that slight hint of movement in Watchcat Nemo's assigned sector?  Watchcat Nemo kept a close eye on it in October 2008:

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Watchcat Lily ruled her assigned sector with a firmly but fairly applied kick toy on September 14, 2023:

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When you choose the palace guard option from my home security service, you receive 24-7 protection from Watchcat Collette and two witch cats:

I've been feeling quite safe since they began their shift today.

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No napping was allowed in Watchcat Nemo's sector without his approval:

November 2013: Watchcat Nemo made sure visitors didn't sleep on his watch.

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In June 2015, Watchcat Sylvia's eyes conveyed, "Don't take this the wrong way, visitor, but I'll be scrutinizing your actions in my assigned sector.  It's just what watchcats do.  If I determine that you pose no threat to anyone, you'll hear me purr loudly:"

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Watchcat Rosie gave agility training her all in November 2010.  She didn't grab the Cat Dancer toy immediately, however.  Instead, she plotted her attack strategically:

She approached scofflaws the same way.

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Watchcat Sammy was skeptical of the stranger's reason for being in his assigned sector:

Nevertheless, he resolved to keep an open mind and hear the stranger out in October 2009:

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Are visitors safe from intruders in Watchcat Lily's assigned sector?  Absolutely.  Watchcat Lily's expression made that clear on July 20, 2022:

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Watchcat Nemo picked up signals from the radio that only he could hear.  Somehow, he was able to hear them even when the radio was off.  I'm not sure how he acted on them, but they provided him with vital security information in October 2017:

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This is the look a watchcat often gives the person she's guarding before telling that person, "OK, here's the plan; here's how you'll stay safe on my watch:"

Watchcat Sylvia had my best interests at heart, as her eyes showed in November 2008.

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Watchcat Sammy could have used the chair as his guard post in April 2003.  Instead, he sat near it so he could chase scofflaws when necessary:

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A watchcat can say a lot with her eyes.  On October 3, 2024, Watchcat Collette's eyes conveyed to visitors, "The rules in my assigned sector are what I say they are:"

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To make sure no one walks off with your food or beverage, ask a watchcat to guard them.  Watchcat Rosie took this responsibility seriously in October 2006:

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Watchcat Nemo was ready to leap out at any trespasser in October 2012:

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Per Watchcat Headquarters, not every guard post needs to be an armored fortress.  Sometimes, a cardboard box is sufficient:

Watchcat Collette was content with that reasoning on October 2, 2024.

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Watchcat Sylvia eschewed drinking faucet water in September 2015 so she could focus exclusively on her assigned sector:

That's one committed watchcat.

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When Watchcat Lily summons you to the Watchcat Headquarters Star Chamber, take her directive seriously:

Watchcat Lily held court on September 26, 2024.  The details of the confidential proceedings are sealed.

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Visitors knew better than to wear Watchcat Sammy's shoes in November 2009:

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Based on her expression, Watchcat Rosie wasn't giving a visitor the benefit of the doubt in December 2006:

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A tiger tail might seem ineffectively soft for a watchcat to use as a weapon.  When wielded with maximum force, however, it's surprisingly painful:

Watchcat Nemo knew this, so he used discretion in October 2009.

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Visitors who dared to defy security protocol in April 2012 were subject to the wrath of Watchcat Sylvia and her wooden watchcat backups:

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Sometimes, for dramatic effect, a watchcat will ask to be carried over to a trespasser.  This enables him to give the offender a disapproving look from on high:

Watchcat Sammy used this approach effectively in July 2012.

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You might not be able to see much of the watchcat, but she'll still see you:

September 26, 2024: Watchcat Lily keeps tabs on a visitor.

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Watchcat Collette was deeply contemplative on September 23, 2024 but still kept an eye on her assigned sector:

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Watchcat Rosie's tough exterior showed she was ready to fend off trespassers in October 2011:

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It should have been obvious to everyone that Watchcat Lily had everything under control in her assigned sector:

Her eyes told us so on March 17, 2020.

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Although she purred while she spoke, Watchcat Sylvia still had a serious matter to discuss with a visitor in May 2010:

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Watchcat Rosie and her backup had something to say about a scofflaw's misbehavior in June 2006:

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Thought you'd slither past the security checkpoint without Watchcat Nemo noticing?  There was no chance of that in August 2009:

If you tried that, Watchcat Nemo saw you--and took appropriate disciplinary action.

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There was no skipping the checkpoint in Watchcat Collette's assigned sector this morning without a stern rebuke from Watchcat Collette:

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Watchcat Sammy kept his brush nearby in October 2016 and was prepared to use it as a gavel or a weapon if things in his assigned sector got out of hand: