Watchcat protocol MMCCI

Watchcat Rosie's eyes conveyed, "That's right, visitor.  I'm looking at you," in June 2003:

 

Watchcat protocol MMCC

Watchcat Sammy was ready to spring from his guard post if necessary in March 2006:

Watchcat protocol MMCXCIX

Watchcat Sylvia perfected the art of sideways scrutiny during guard duty in February 2009:

Watchcat protocol MMCXCVIII

At first, Watchcat Headquarters wasn't convinced that Watchcat Collette needed a cardboard perch from which to survey her assigned sector.  On February 19, 2025, however, the watchcat overlords relented:

I agree with Collette that the elevation gives her additional gravitas.

Watchcat protocol MMCXCVII

Watchcat Lily distracted trespassers by turning her eyes different colors on September 29, 2022:

Watchcat protocol MMCXCVI

Despite the surrounding darkness, there was no escaping Watchcat Nemo's piercing focus on those in his assigned sector:

May 2014: Watchcat Nemo fixed his eyes on everyone in his jurisdiction.

Watchcat protocol MMCXCV

Who says a watchcat can't reserve a backrest by claiming it with her paw?

Watchcat Sylvia called dibs on a backrest in June 2011.

Watchcat protocol MMCXCIV

Sometimes, just narrowing one's eyes and maintaining a serious, fixed expression is enough to convince visitors that you guard your assigned sector fiercely:

This approach worked for Watchcat Rosie in June 2004.

Watchcat protocol MMCXCIII

Watchcat Sammy asked to immobilize the treadmill on April 2, 2003 so he could guard his assigned sector from a stationary location:

Watchcat protocol MMCXCII

On February 14, 2025, I suspected that Watchcat Collette was about to ask, "You know I've got this whole guarding-my-assigned-sector gig down to a finely tuned art, right?"

A watchcat's wry smile conveys a lot.

Watchcat protocol MMCXCI

On April 1, 2021, I suspected that Watchcat Lily was about to ask, "You know I've got this whole guarding-my-assigned-sector gig down to a finely tuned art, right?"

A watchcat's wry smile conveys a lot.

Watchcat protocol MMCXC

Watchcat Sylvia could have been reading the newspaper in June 2015.  Instead, she chose to guard her assigned sector meticulously:

Watchcat Headquarters commended her for being so focused.

Watchcat protocol MMCLXXXIX

It's permissible for authorized visitors to pet a watchcat, provided that they don't impede the watchcat's vision:

June 2012: Watchcat Nemo's guardian demonstrates one acceptable way of petting a watchcat.

Watchcat protocol MMCLXXXVIII

It's unusual for watchcats to have to monitor any type of aircraft in their indoor assigned sectors.  Watchcat Sammy handled this deftly, though, without complaint in January 2006:

Watchcat protocol MMCLXXXVII

Watchcat Collette had a serious security issue to discuss this morning:

It was evident in her eyes before she even spoke.

Watchcat protocol MMCLXXXVI

What was going on across the room?  Watchcat Rosie aimed to find out in March 2013:

Watchcat protocol MMCLXXXV

As Watchcat Collette's wry smile indicated on January 14, 2025, she looks out for all authorized visitors and me in her assigned sector:

Collette doesn't lack confidence in her safeguarding abilities.

Watchcat protocol MMCLXXXIV

Watchcat Lily was incredulous on March 22, 2021.  Am unauthorized visitor dared to petition The Cult Of Cats In Bags for access to Watchcat Lily's assigned sector.  This request did not sit well with Watchcat Lily--or her cult:

Needless to say, the visitor's request was denied.

Watchcat protocol MMCLXXXIII

In a pinch, Watchcat Sylvia allowed visitors to borrow the portable vacuum in her assigned sector:

This only applied to authorized visitors, however.  Such was the edict from Watchcat Headquarters in October 2010.

Watchcat protocol MMCLXXXII

Did Watchcat Nemo have preconceived notions about those who visited his assigned sector?  It was difficult to tell based on his expression in June 2009:

Watchcat protocol MMCLXXXI

Subduing a rug in her assigned sector didn't keep Watchcat Rosie from spotting tomfoolery in May 2005:

 

Watchcat protocol MMCLXXX

Was the security infraction Watchcat Sammy witnessed too trivial to warrant admonishment?  Sammy pondered this in February 2006:

Watchcat protocol MMCLXXIX

In June 2013, a panel of five watchcats determined if a visitor had authorized access to their assigned sector:

Watchcat Sylvia read the majority-rule verdict.

Watchcat protocol MMCLXXVIII

Watchcat Nemo was justifiably skeptical in May 2013 while hearing a visitor's excuse for trespassing:

Watchcat protocol MMCLXXVII

On January 30, 2025, Watchcat Lily surveyed her assigned sector from two different perspectives:

It was a quiet night, and there were no discernible disturbances.  Thus, her efforts were sufficient.

Watchcat protocol MMCLXXVI

Visitors to Watchcat Sammy's assigned sector were expected to have proper credentials in February 2006:

Watchcat protocol MMCLXXV

Watchcat Rosie wasn't above stopping her grooming, even when it meant sitting in a temporarily awkward position:

That's just how serious she was about monitoring suspicious activity in March 2003.

Watchcat protocol MMCLXXIV

When I took this photo on January 29, 2025, Watchcat Collette hadn't had breakfast yet:

Upon seeing the displeasure in Collette's eyes, I rectified the situation promptly.  After all, a well-fed watchcat is a cooperative watchcat--in theory, at least.