Watchcat protocol MMDXLV

Watchcat Rosie was the picture of confidence in May 2006:

Her eyes indicated, "My assigned sector?  Oh, yeah, I've got that covered.  I'm so self-assured that I don't even have to sit upright during guard duty."

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I was honored when Watchcat Lily used my lap as her guard post on February 5, 2026.  Fortunately, she was fine with being petted, as long as it didn't obstruct her vision:

Watchcat protocol MMDXLIII

Watchcat Sammy knew that no one ever ran off with sculptures from the museum, so he let his mind wander a bit during guard duty in March 2004:

 

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Watchcat Nemo scrutinized visitors in August 2013:

He hoped visitors understood that such scrutiny is just part and parcel of being a watchcat.

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When a repetitive, noodling melody is playing in the background, does it distract a watchcat or help her focus on guard duty?  Watchcat Lily didn't let on how she felt about it on February 5, 2026:

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Watchcat Sylvia gave me the spiel as she fought sleep in September 2010, "Yes, I'm starting to nod off, but I won't nod off completely because I have a responsibility to guard my assigned sector, I'm looking out for your safety, et cetera, yada yada, and so on and so forth:"

Well, that was honest of her.  Cats, like humans, grow weary after doing the same job for a while.

Watchcat protocol MMDXXXIX

Watchcat Collette trusts that I know how vital her food safety inspections of my refrigerator are for my health.  In case I'd forgotten, though, she reminded me this morning with one no-nonsense look:

Watchcat protocol MMDXXXVIII

In May 2010, Watchcat Headquarters asked Watchcat Sammy and Watchcat Rosie to monitor their assigned sector from a different room than usual.  Fortunately, both watchcats rose to the occasion and didn't let this change of guard post throw them off:

Watchcat protocol MMDXXXVII

With the tap of a magic wand on her back, Watchcat Headquarters summoned Watchcat Lily to begin her evening guard duty shift on January 22, 2026:

As usual, Lily rose to the occasion and kept her assigned sector safe for the duration.

Watchcat protocol MMDXXXVI

In case Watchcat Nemo's presence didn't deter unauthorized visitors in May 2008, a backup watchhuman stood nearby:

Watchcat protocol MMDXXXV

In March 2012, Watchcat Sylvia maintained a stern countenance during guard duty.  She made sure everyone understood that the living room was her assigned sector:

She then purred loudly to show that she still had a sense of humanity.

Watchcat protocol MMDXXXIV

Watchcat Collette pondered all the angles of a security issue before acting on September 7, 2025:

Watchcat protocol MMDXXXIII

You might not know it, but a watchcat could be observing you from a low-to-the-ground vantage point:

That's where Watchcat Headquarters stationed Watchcat Sammy in June 2004. 

Watchcat protocol MMDXXXII

When necessary, a watchcat will immobilize your foot temporarily until she determines that it's safe for you to walk across a room:

This was a considerate service Watchcat Rosie provided in January 2011.

Watchcat protocol MMDXXXI

It was difficult to read the expressions of Watchcat Nemo and his backup watchmouse in November 2013:

Thus, all visitors to their assigned sector displayed their best behavior.

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Watchcat Sylvia could have been playing with her cat toy in June 2012.  It wasn't a time for frivolity, however, so her focus on her assigned sector reflected that:

Watchcat protocol MMDXXIX

Watchcat Lily couldn't resist checking out a cat toy during agility training on January 22, 2026:

Watchcat protocol MMDXXVIII

On January 22, 2026, Watchcat Collette concluded her security report on her assigned sector.  Then, she asked, "Do you follow me?"

I assured her that I understood.

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Watchcat Rosie could have been sleeping on April 4, 2011.  Instead, she stayed awake and alert--and her assigned sector was safer, as a result:

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Watchcat Sammy could have been sleeping on April 4, 2011.  Instead, he stayed awake and alert--and his assigned sector was safer, as a result:

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This was a slightly unconventional configuration for two watchcats and a watchmouse, but it worked on June 9, 2021:

Thanks to the efforts of Proxy Nemo, Watchcat Lily, and their watchmouse, there were no security disturbances in their assigned sector.

Watchcat protocol MMDXXIV

Being a watchcat sometimes requires strategy.  In November 2016, Watchcat Nemo pondered possible approaches for resolving a security issue:

Watchcat protocol MMDXXIII

Watchcat Collette attempts to deter unauthorized visitors with a stern glare:

When that doesn't work, she resorts to a mighty roar: 

That was her strategy, at least, on January 18, 2026.

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Thanks to Watchcat Sammy's sharp-eyed vigilance in October 2010, everyone felt safe in his assigned sector:

Watchcat protocol MMDXXI

When a watchcat guards your clothes like this, you'll obviously have to wash them:

That's a small price to pay, however, for keeping your clothes safe.  That was Watchcat Sylvia's reasoning in September 2010.

Watchcat protocol MMDXX

Mayhem was unlikely to break out so close to the ground, but Watchcat Rosie was ready if it did in August 2006:

Watchcat protocol MMDXIX

At times, a watchcat's expression will convey, "Well, well, well...What do we have here?"  On May 2, 2024, Watchcat Lily was apparently monitoring a bug that crawled into her assigned sector:

 

Watchcat protocol MMDXVIII

Watchcat Nemo kept an intense focus on his assigned sector's visitors in May 2008:

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Watchcat Sylvia had a kind heart, but she was ready to pounce on scofflaws when necessary in April 2011:

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Watchcat Collette doesn't knead her paws on just anyone, so I was honored to be the beneficiary of her kneading on January 6, 2026:

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Watchcat Sammy didn't expect scofflaws to walk off with the heavy items behind him, but he was ready if that happened in August 2004:

Watchcat protocol MMDXIV

Watchcats don't require the people they're watching to give them cat treats before having breakfast...

...but it's never a bad idea.  That was Watchcat Rosie's view, at least, in September 2006.

Watchcat protocol MMDXIII

Watchcat Lily took pride in keeping her assigned sector secure on January 26, 2023:

Watchcat protocol MMDXII

Something caught the attention of Blue Cat, Proxy Nemo, and Watchcat Nemo in March 2016, so they monitored the situation carefully until they learned it was a false alarm:

Watchcat protocol MMDXI

What mischief lurked in the kitchen of Watchcat Sylvia's assigned sector?  Sylvia aimed to find out in January 2013:

Watchcat protocol MMDX

On December 9, 2025, Watchcat Collette's exasperation was evident.  Her expression conveyed, "Everyone knows I can capture the Cat Dancer toy during agility training.  I'm not sure why I have to keep proving it repeatedly:"

Watchcat protocol MMDIX

In July 2006, Watchcat Rosie chose not to be over the top with her facial expressions.  However, she still let her eyes convey who was in charge of her assigned sector:

Watchcat protocol MMDVIII

In January 2006, Watchcat Sammy resolved to display an all business countenance during guard duty:

His expressions convinced Watchcat Headquarters--and me, as well.

Watchcat protocol MMDVII

Watchcat Sylvia and her watchcardinal were compassionate security guards, but in October 2014, they sometimes relished the chance to admonish scofflaws in their assigned sector:

Watchcat protocol MMDVI

An exemplary watchcat deserves a plush guard post when it's feasible.  That's why Watchcat Headquarters assigned Watchcat Nemo to a bed guard station in January 2016:

Watchcat protocol MMDV

Once Watchcat Lily looks directly at you, she doesn't forget you.  That's what her eyes conveyed on December 25, 2025, and it's what they'll continue to convey during guard duty in 2026: