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Someone has to lay down the law and convey that visitors aren't allowed past a certain part of the landing:

In July 2009, that someone was Watchcat Nemo.

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It was unlikely that any unauthorized visitor would sneak a drink from the kitchen sink.  Watchcat Sylvia was ready to stop them if they did, though, in September 2015:

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Sometimes, a watchcat's guardian might have to keep the watchcat from pouncing on a suspicious visitor:

Watchcat Lily refrained from tackling a visitor on May 22, 2025--just barely. 

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Watchcat Collette was ready to dispense sound advice from her guard post this afternoon:

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Watchcat Rosie scrutinized all visitors to her assigned sector in April 2011:

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Watchcat Sammy scrutinized all visitors to his assigned sector in April 2011:

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Watchcat Nemo was so confident of his guarding abilities in June 2009 that he didn't need to open his eyes fully:

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To appear impartial, a watchcat will often maintain a neutral expression while assessing a situation:

Watchcat Sylvia maintained her professionalism by doing this in October 2008.

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Watchcat Lily had a complex security issue to resolve on May 22, 2025.  She knew it was wise to consult an expert, so she called on her own reflection:

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Granted, an undercover watchcat assignment can't be completely undercover.  You need to be able to see your assigned sector, after all:

That was Watchcat Collette's rationale on May 3, 2025.

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Watchcat Sammy was relaxed in April 2011--but not so relaxed that he wasn't alert:

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Watchcat Rosie and a friendly watchtiger protected their assigned sector adroitly in June 2005:

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In August 2010, Watchcat Nemo studied a situation in his assigned sector meticulously:

Fortunately, the conflict resolved itself, so he didn't need to confront anyone.

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Watchcat Lily didn't rule out rapping the knuckles of unauthorized visitors with her kick toy on July 4, 2023:

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Watchcat Collette knew something was amiss in the kitchen on May 3, 2025:

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Watchcat Sylvia was ready to catch up on the news--but not until her guard duty shift ended in July 2011:

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In February 2006, Watchcat Rosie's expressions made clear that she was in charge of everything she surveyed:

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Intruders weren't likely to abscond with chairs, but Watchcat Sammy was prepared in case that happened on September 24, 2003:

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Visitors knew better than to cross Watchcat Lily and her security team on October 6, 2021:

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Watchcat Nemo's assigned sector was consistently safe, but he clutched a kick toy as a weapon just in case:

Watchcat Nemo wasn't leaving anything to chance in August 2013.

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A watchcat's guard post isn't always where you'd anticipate it:

Watchcat Rosie used that element of surprise to her advantage in May 2011.

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In October 2002, Watchcat Sammy knew that what he was witnessing required immediate confrontation...

...or further studying from afar, at least.

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In April 2009, Watchcat Sylvia stared into the souls of those who visited her assigned sector...

...and did her best to give all visitors the benefit of the doubt.

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With just a look, Watchcat Collette kept uninvited dinner guests away from the kitchen table on May 6, 2025:

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Watchcat Nemo trusted that visitors knew why he summoned them in June 2014:

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The dragonfly toy captivated Watchcat Sylvia during agility training on May 28, 2016:

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From his guard post throne, Watchcat Sammy saw that a potential security infraction might be brewing:

He chose to wait and watch on November 13, 2005.

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Watchcat Rosie wasn't entirely convinced that her assigned sector needed a security guard, but she guarded it nevertheless in May 2005:

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Watchcat Lily assumed the countenance of a stern security guard on May 1, 2025:

 

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When your efforts as a security guard result in a tranquil assigned sector, why not take a moment to smile?

That was Watchcat Collette's reasoning on April 26, 2025.

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Watchcat Lily kept scofflaws off balance on August 24, 2022 by showing them the contrasting colors of her eyes: