Watchcat protocol MCMI

Watchcat Lily and Proxy Nemo had their doubts about some visitors, so they made sure to scrutinize them on October 6, 2021:

Watchcat protocol MCM

Due to the pandemic, people didn't visit Watchcat Collette's assigned sector in June 2020.  If they had, however, they would have needed clearance from her to grab a plastic bag or a newspaper:

Watchcat protocol MDCCCXCIX

Watchcat Sylvia could have slumbered at her comfy blanket guard post in February 2009.  Instead, she stayed vigilant and scanned her assigned sector for marauders:

I commended her for being so responsible.

Watchcat protocol MDCCCXCVIII

Watchcat Rosie obviously had everything in her assigned sector under control:

May 2004: Thanks to Watchcat Rosie's efforts, no mayhem broke out within her sphere of influence.

Watchcat protocol MDCCCXCVII

Upon learning of Watchcat Sammy's penchant for chewing on cords, Watchcat Headquarters moved him away from this guard post in May 2003:

Watchcat protocol MDCCCXCVI

When presenting your case for visitation to a watchcat, Watchcat Headquarters asks that you be accurate, justified, and concise:

Watchcat Nemo listened to one such petitioner's claim in March 2014.

Watchcat protocol MDCCCXCV

Unauthorized visitors can pitch their case to Watchcat Lily about why they should be allowed access to her assigned sector.  Based on Lily's skeptical reaction to one such appeal in September 2019, however, they shouldn't expect clearance:

Watchcat protocol MDCCCXCIV

Watchcat Sammy was generally easy-going but when he said, "None shall pass," he meant, "None shall pass:"

 Visitors didn't argue when Sammy's eyes conveyed that he meant business in October 2006.

Watchcat protocol MDCCCXCIII

It amused Watchcat Collette on April 17, 2024 that any visitors thought they could escape her scrutiny:

 

Watchcat protocol MDCCCXCII

If a watchcat trusts you, he'll allow you to sit in the backyard swing:

Stray Cat granted me this access in October 2003.  I could tell he trusted me because his hisses weren't as antagonistic.

Watchcat protocol MDCCCXCI

Watchcat Sylvia didn't think the visitor posed a threat in July 2010.  To look professional, however, she maintained a neutral expression:

Watchcat protocol MDCCCXC

Watchcat Rosie was washing her face on April 8, 2006 when she heard a noise.  She immediately stopped washing, but her expression indicated, "There had better be a good explanation for this interruption:"

 I didn't stay around to find out how valid the explanation was.

Watchcat protocol MDCCCLXXXIX

Watchcat Collette was washing her face yesterday when she heard a noise.  She immediately stopped washing, but her expression indicated, "There had better be a good explanation for this interruption:"

I didn't stay around to find out how valid the explanation was.

Watchcat protocol MDCCCLXXXVIII

Having two watchcats on duty allows them to monitor different portions of their assigned sector:

This double-teamed approach worked well for Watchcat Nemo and Proxy Nemo in March 2012.

Watchcat protocol MDCCCLXXXVII

If you're one of the guardians or visitors Watchcat Lily is assigned to protect, she'll watch out for you:

Her expression made that clear on May 2, 2019.

Watchcat protocol MDCCCLXXXVI

If you know what's good for you, you won't trifle with a watchcat bearing this expression:

March 2003: Watchcat Rosie didn't permit tomfoolery in her assigned sector.

Watchcat protocol MDCCCLXXXV

Although there's less of a demand for it today, watchcats will provide DVD recorder demos upon request:

June 2004: Watchcat Sammy was poised to help his guardians and authorized visitors record DVDs.

Watchcat protocol MDCCCLXXXIV

Intruders were no match for Watchcat Sylvia and her wooden watchcat backups in Spring 2012:

Watchcat protocol MDCCCLXXXIII

Was trouble brewing in Watchcat Lily's assigned sector?

If there was, she shut it down with a stern glare on November 17, 2022.  Watchcat Lily doesn't tolerate troublemakers.

Watchcat protocol MDCCCLXXXII

Those who thought they could talk to Watchcat Nemo's guardian without answering to Watchcat Nemo first were sorely mistaken:

June 2014: Watchcat Nemo took his responsibility to vet all visitors seriously.

Watchcat protocol MDCCCLXXXI

I appreciated Watchcat Sammy warding off intruders in April 2008.  This allowed both of us to enjoy some music in peace:

Watchcat protocol MDCCCLXXX

Watchcat Rosie didn't pounce on the intruder right away.  She was prepared to escalate things, however, if necessary in Spring 2011:

Watchcat protocol MDCCCLXXIX

In Spring 2009, Watchcat Sylvia and her backup watchcat, Truman Tiger, devised a crafty plan for confronting intruders:

As an intruder drew closer, they relished the chance to carry it out:

Watchcat protocol MDCCCLXXVIII

Hiding in a grocery bag didn't make Watchcat Collette less conspicuous on April 4, 2024:

Did that trouble her, though?

 What do you think?

Watchcat protocol MDCCCLXXVII

The other members of Watchcat Lily's security team were monitoring different portions of Lily's assigned sector on May 12, 2021, so they didn't see you.  Watchcat Lily did, however, so she kept tabs on you:

Watchcat protocol MDCCCLXXVI

When a watchcat is this alert, you know he's not afraid to confront you:

April 2010: Watchcat Nemo had complete control of his assigned sector.

Watchcat protocol MDCCCLXXV

Watchcat Collette's steely countenance kept intruders from traipsing into her assigned sector in April 2021:

Watchcat protocol MDCCCLXXIV

Watchcat Sylvia checked IDs before visitors were allowed into the kitchen in July 2008:

Watchcat protocol MDCCCLXXIII

Watchcats Sammy and Rosie didn't permit shenanigans in their assigned sector:

Their serious expressions conveyed that to everyone in May 2004.

Watchcat protocol MDCCCLXXII

Watchcat Lily told me yesterday that it was difficult to monitor her assigned sector when there was no food in her bowl:

Granted, it hadn't been that long since she'd last eaten, and she was going to receive more food soon:

To keep the peace, I didn't challenge her on this and just listened as she told me what fortitude she had.