Watchcat protocol MMDCVII

Watchcat Sylvia thought she could probably trust a visitor on May 13, 2015.  As a precaution, however, she stayed slightly wary:

Watchcat protocol MMDCVI

Everything was tranquil in Watchcat Rosie's assigned sector.  That didn't stop her from keeping an eye on it, though, in April 2011:

Watchcat protocol MMDCV

Never underestimate the authority of a watchcat and his backup watchmouse--especially when they have an arsenal of soft cat toy weapons:

Watchcat Headquarters advised all visitors to give Watchcat Sammy and his backup watchmouse their due in April 2015.

Watchcat protocol MMDCIV

Watchcat Lily had all the time in the world on March 23, 2026 to study everyone in her assigned sector:

Watchcat protocol MMDCIII

Intruders didn't stand a chance in July 2017 against the triple threat security team of Watchcat Nemo, Proxy Nemo, and Blue Cat:

Watchcat protocol MMDCII

Watchcat Sylvia determined that the dragonfly in her assigned sector wasn't an enemy combatant:

It posed no threat, so she treated it as a cat toy in October 2013.

Watchcat protocol MMDCI

This was no time for frivolity.  Watchcat Sammy had an assigned sector to guard, which he did to the best of his ability in October 2010:

Watchcat protocol MMDC

Watchcat Rosie's hackles were up in March 2006, so it was wise not to question her authority:

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Watchcat Collette and the Easter Bunny guarded their assigned sector on March 29, 2026:

In the spirit of the holiday, authorized visitors received a choice of jelly beans or a mini chocolate rabbit.

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If you ask politely, a watchcat might clean your fingers:

Watchcat Lily provided this considerate service on March 23, 2026.

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Watchcat Nemo was primed to pounce on scofflaws in January 2017:

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Watchcat Sammy monitored the view from the window in February 2004.  Meanwhile, Watchcat Rosie scoured the basement for unauthorized visitors:

Her stern glare kept hooligans at bay.

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Watchcat Sylvia made sure I was safe in her assigned sector by staring at me in May 2009:

I thanked her for her effective vigilance.

Watchcat protocol MMDXCIV

Watchcat Collette bristled this morning at the notion of anyone taking issue with her guard duty prowess:

First, she showed visitors her got-this-all-under-control pose: 

For those who were still unconvinced, she struck a more menacing countenance:

No one questioned her after that.

Watchcat protocol MMDXCIII

Watchcat Sylvia was polite about it, but she made sure in June 2013 that only authorized participants and spectators were admitted to the racetrack:

Watchcat protocol MMDXCII

Watchcat Nemo was ready to thwart intruders with a kick toy and the Tiger Tail Of Justice in June 2010:

 

Watchcat protocol MMDXCI

In October 2006, Watchcat Rosie was ready to pounce on any malcontents:

Fortunately for her, no one questioned her authority.

Watchcat protocol MMDXC

Watchcat Sammy was about to try on shoes in June 2007 before spotting more pressing matters in his assigned sector:

Watchcat protocol MMDLXXXIX

Before looking out the window this afternoon, Watchcat Collette made sure I knew what a weighty responsibility it is for a watchcat to survey indoor and outdoor assigned sectors during the same shift:

Noted--and appreciated.

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Watchcat Lily had a lot on her mind but didn't let it stop her from monitoring her assigned sector on March 23, 2026:

Watchcat protocol MMDLXXXVII

Visitors were double-teamed on March 23, 2026.  They had to answer not only to Watchcat Collette but to her backup watchmouse:

When conditions demand it, a double layer of security is essential.

Watchcat protocol MMDLXXXVI

Watchcats appreciate it when you acknowledge their dedication to guard duty. That was evident on Watchcat Lily's face this morning:

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Those seeking an audience with Watchcat Nemo's guardian in June 2016 had to pass a stringent but fair background check that Nemo conducted:

Watchcat protocol MMDLXXXIV

Visitors knew not to take it personally when Watchcat Sylvia struck an in-your-face pose.  It was just part of carrying out her security duties in June 2016:

 

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Watchcat Rosie was proud of the music library she told visitors she'd curated in May 2003:

Watchcat protocol MMDLXXXII

An intruder wouldn't likely have burst through the wall and confronted the watchcat on duty.  Nevertheless, Watchcat Sammy was prepared for that scenario in June 2004:

Watchcat protocol MMDLXXXI

Things were calm for the moment in December 2022, but Watchcat Lily was still on alert for unexpected mayhem:

Watchcat protocol MMDLXXX

Sometimes, when one's assigned sector is free of activity, a watchcat has the luxury of pondering various responses to security infractions:

When not dancing jigs in honor of St. Patrick's Day, Watchcat Collette spent quiet stretches of this morning in deep contemplation.

Watchcat protocol MMDLXXIX

When planning to wash clothes, remember that your watchcat might be using your laundry as a guard post:

Watchcat Sylvia reminded me of this in March 2009.

Watchcat protocol MMDLXXVIII

Watchcat Nemo vetted the person descending the stairs as an upstanding citizen, so he wasn't concerned in March 2013:

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Visitors to Watchcat Sammy's assigned sector were welcome to blow their nose when necessary in September 2005.  Sammy made sure, however, that the tissues were rationed.  After all, Kleenex doesn't grow on trees--um, except that it does insofar as paper products are made from trees:

Sammy chose not to admonish Watchcat Headquarters for the faulty rationale in its edict.

Watchcat protocol MMDLXXVI

Watchcat Rosie didn't let the barrier of a stereo door deter her from scrutinizing her assigned sector in July 2004:

Watchcat protocol MMDLXXV

If you were a stranger to Watchcat Nemo's assigned sector in April 2009, you might have felt his eyes boring into you:

Hopefully, you didn't take it personally.  Watchcats scrutinize newcomers routinely to make sure they don't pose a security risk.

Watchcat protocol MMDLXXIV

Even the most serious, professional watchcat might shoot you a look every now and then that asks, "Dude, where's my food?"  Watchcat Lily perfected this expression in April 2024:

Watchcat protocol MMDLXXIII

Watchcat Collette had an urgent security bulletin to deliver in June 2024.  It was so urgent, in fact, that Collette made sure she had my undivided attention:

Watchcat protocol MMDLXXII

A grocery bag isn't the roomiest guard post, but Watchcat Sylvia didn't mind using it as a lookout point in April 2011:

Watchcat protocol MMDLXXI

While Watchcat Sammy started his nap break, Watchcat Rosie stayed alert:

It was no stretch for Rosie to look menacing during guard duty in April 2004.

Watchcat protocol MMDLXX

What to do?  What to do?  Watchcat Lily mulled over possible solutions to a security issue on February 26, 2026:

Watchcat protocol MMDLXIX

Guarding humans is a serious endeavor, so Watchcat Nemo expected everyone to see it that way in July 2016:

Watchcat protocol MMDLXVIII

With just one look, a watchcat can convey, "I've done an excellent job guarding my assigned sector.  Surely, I'm entitled to a snack now, right?"  Watchcat Collette's expression made that clear on February 19, 2026...

...and she received her requested snack.

Watchcat protocol MMDLXVII

As her expression in April 2012 indicated, Watchcat Sylvia didn't take racetrack guard duty lightly:

Watchcat protocol MMDLXVI

As his expression in April 2010 indicated, Watchcat Sammy didn't take guard duty lightly:

Watchcat protocol MMDLXV

In January 2004, Watchcat Rosie knew that by striking the right pose, scofflaws would mistake her for a stuffed animal:

This allowed her to track their movements all the more effectively. 

Watchcat protocol MMDLXIV

Watchcat Nemo took a moment to wash his fur in April 2009, but his assigned sector wasn't unguarded.  His backup watchmouse kept tabs on things while Nemo surveyed his surroundings peripherally:

Watchcat protocol MMDLXIII

Watchcat Collette hinted strongly on February 19, 2026 that she was entitled to a meal break during guard duty:

Naturally, she received her food.  After all, anyone who knows Watchcat Collette knows better than to trifle with her--or her union. 

Watchcat protocol MMDLXII

Watchcat Lily didn't let puzzling background music distract her from guarding her assigned sector professionally last night: