Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Watchcat protocol MMDXXV

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.

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Watchcat protocol MMDXXIV

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

Monday, January 19, 2026

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.

Sunday, January 18, 2026

Watchcat protocol MMDXXII

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


Saturday, January 17, 2026

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.

Friday, January 16, 2026

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:


Thursday, January 15, 2026

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:

 

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Watchcat protocol MMDXVIII

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


Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Watchcat protocol MMDXVII

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

Monday, January 12, 2026

Watchcat protocol MMDXVI

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:


Sunday, January 11, 2026

Watchcat protocol MMDXV

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:


Saturday, January 10, 2026

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.

Friday, January 9, 2026

Watchcat protocol MMDXIII

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


Thursday, January 8, 2026

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:


Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Watchcat protocol MMDXI

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


Tuesday, January 6, 2026

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:"


Monday, January 5, 2026

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:

Sunday, January 4, 2026

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.

Saturday, January 3, 2026

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:

Friday, January 2, 2026

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:


Thursday, January 1, 2026

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: