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Watchcat Collette's backup watchrabbit was there for her when she woke up from her nap yesterday...

...and guarded the assigned sector with her:

 I commended both of them for their excellent teamwork.

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You know a watchcat has your back when she gives you this look:

April 2010: Watchcat Sylvia kept a close eye on me.

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Watchcat Nemo saw you as soon as you entered the kitchen of his assigned sector in June 2012:

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Watchcat Sammy rendered a verdict in May 2013.  I didn't know anything about the situation, and based on his expression, I knew better than to question his decision:

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Watchcat Rosie hoped to resolve an indoor security issue quickly so she could get back to monitoring traffic flow in April 2007:

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Watchcat Nemo monitored visitors to his assigned sector with an open mind in Spring 2009:

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Sometimes, a watchcat prefers an enclosed space over a wide open area for her guard station:

Watchcat Headquarters honored Watchcat Sylvia's request to use her cat carrier as her guard post in Spring 2013.

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Watchcat Collette smiled.  Everything was calm in her assigned sector on March 13, 2024:

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Nothing comes between Watchcat Lily and her guardian:

Lily's expression made that clear on September 28, 2023.

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The visitor hadn't committed any offenses in Watchcat Sammy's assigned sector yet.  Sammy was ready if a security breach occurred, however, in June 2003:

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In April 2006, Watchcat Rosie's expression indicated, "I know you're on the list of approved visitors, so I'll be cordial toward you:"

I appreciated Rosie's trust in me.

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Wide-eyed Watchcat Lily kept close tabs on her guardian, not venturing far from his feet in June 2020:

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Watchcat Collette takes status updates on her assigned sector seriously.  She'll often sit on my lap while delivering them, as she did on March 13, 2024:

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Watchcat Nemo was one tough security guard.  He didn't let an interrogation intimidate him in June 2013:

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In June 2016, Watchcat Sylvia was determined to make the most of her faucet water break.  She expected excellent-tasting, thirst-quenching water from the kitchen spigot:

She received the water just as she desired.  After all, St. Louis is known for its top-notch tap water.

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In May 2009, Watchcat Rosie told me that her stern countenance prompts intruders to retreat hastily:

Watchcat Sammy and I took her word for it.

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With just one look in May 2005, Watchcat Sammy showed those in his assigned sector what a responsibility it was to monitor indoor and outdoor domains simultaneously:

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What indelible horror did Watchcat Lily witness on March 22, 2021?

I still don't know, but she reported it to the Cult Of Cats In Bags.  I don't know if the cult ever followed up on her findings.

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Watchcat Collette monitored a situation in her assigned sector closely this morning...

...and thought deeply about how to approach it:

I trust that her sound judgement led her to the right conclusion.

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A watchcat's serious stare deters intruders:

Watchcat Nemo demonstrated this for his backup watchmouse in November 2017.

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Sometimes, a watchcat's expression is hard to read.  Don't take that personally.  Trust that she has a good reason for appearing neutral during guard duty:

May 2009: Watchcat Sylvia conceals her impression of her assigned sector.  Well, not entirely...She didn't refrain completely from purring.

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Intruders are more likely to retreat when a watchcat looks stern and manic:

October 2006: Watchcat Sammy practiced his disapproving expression.  Fortunately, he didn't have to use it often.

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When I saw this expression on Watchcat Rosie's face, I knew she was serious about keeping me safe:

March 2011: I felt secure in Watchcat Rosie's assigned sector, thanks to her vigilance.

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On March 31, 2019, Watchcat Lily was still easing into the routine of guard duty.  From her guard station in the bathroom vanity cabinet, she got used to sitting at one patrol point for long stretches of time:

Lily joined the watchcat patrol team on this day five years ago.  Since then, she has proven her mettle at a variety of guard posts.  Here's hoping she has a deservedly stress-free day.

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Stray Cat didn't allow trespassers to sit on his swing.  He sat by the swing in July 2004 to enforce this edict:

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An unusually elevated guard station atop the bookcase allowed Watchcat Collette to view her assigned sector in a new way:

April 15, 2022: Watchcat Collette kept a closer eye than usual on the ceiling.

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If you're not on the guest list for visiting a watchcat's assigned sector, the watchcat might respond skeptically when you plead your case:

August 2015: Watchcat Nemo takes an unauthorized guest's reason for visiting with a grain of salt.

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A watchcat has to draw the line somewhere.  In July 2008, Watchcat Sylvia used her outstretched paw to indicate a checkpoint for visitors:

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A watchcat has to draw the line somewhere.  On June 19, 2007, Watchcat Sammy used his outstretched paw to indicate a checkpoint for visitors:

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Watchcat Rosie knew there was no place for frivolity during guard duty in January 2004:

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No intruders absconded with any furniture thanks to Watchcat Lily's efforts on March 17, 2020: