Watchcat protocol MMCLIX

In May 2008, Watchcat Nemo's expression told unauthorized visitors they wouldn't get up to the landing:

There's something to be said for an attitude that conveys to Watchcat Headquarters, "Trust me.  I've got this."

Watchcat protocol MMCLVIII

On January 14, 2025, Watchcat Collette kept a close eye on her socks.  She intended to use them to keep her paws warm, and no one else was allowed to wear them:

Fortunately, everyone in her assigned sector left her socks alone, so Collette didn't need to start any fisticuffs.

Watchcat protocol MMCLVII

Visitors who wanted to use the racetrack in March 2012 needed clearance from Watchcat Sammy:

Watchcat protocol MMCLVI

Watchcat Rosie settled in amongst random items to guard her assigned sector on February 15, 2006:

Watchcat protocol MMCLV

To check out a DVD in January 2020, patrons needed to get clearance from the librarian, Watchcat Lily:

Watchcat protocol MMCLIV

Only authorized visitors were allowed to have complimentary soda.  Watchcat Collette enforced this edict flawlessly on May 30, 2024:

Watchcat protocol MMCLIII

Watchcat Nemo wasn't ready to issue a citation just yet, but he narrowed his eyes at a visitor's actions in June 2013:

Watchcat protocol MMCLII

Sometimes, a framing device around a watchcat's guard post makes the watchcat look more authoritative:

Watchcat Rosie exuded authority under those conditions in April 2010.

Watchcat protocol MMCLI

Watchcat Sammy sat near the front door on April 7, 2013.  That way, he could verify that visitors who left his assigned sector were the same ones who entered:

Per Watchcat Headquarters, you can't be too careful when it comes to security.

Watchcat protocol MMCL

Although Watchcat Sylvia sometimes sat in an executive chair while rendering verdicts on possible trespassers, she remained scrupulously unbiased in February 2009:

Watchcat Headquarters commended her for staying impartial.

Watchcat protocol MMCXLIX

"My reflection and I are here to restore order," Watchcat Nemo announced in March 2011.  "Now, what's going on?"  That's how a watchcat maintains control of his assigned sector:

Watchcat protocol MMCXLVIII

Watchcat Sylvia didn't hesitate to burst out of her cat carrier guard post when she spotted trespassers in her assigned sector:

Fortunately, everyone who visited her assigned sector in February 2012 had legitimate reasons to be there.

Watchcat protocol MMCXLVII

Christmas celebrations were permitted in Watchcat Lily's assigned sector, provided there was no tomfoolery.  Watchcat Lily enforced this edict with her eyes on December 25, 2024:

Watchcat protocol MMCXLVI

Watchcat Sammy could have been sleeping in his cat bed.  However, there were shoes to guard in January 2007:

Watchcat Headquarters commended Sammy for his devotion to duty over rest.

Watchcat protocol MMCXLV

Visitors to Watchcat Rosie's assigned sector didn't expect a bongo-playing moose to underscore her exclamation of "Halt!  Who goes there?!"  This element of surprise elicited full security compliance from all visitors in January 2004:

Watchcat protocol MMCXLIV

Watchcat Collette narrowed her eyes.  She suspected that trespassers might traipse through her assigned sector and wanted to be ready for them on January 13, 2023:

Watchcat protocol MMCXLIII

In January 2010, Watchcat Sylvia displayed a "May I help you?" attitude toward visitors:

As long as a watchcat is alert and appropriately skeptical, this is a sound attitude to have during guard duty.