Watchcat protocol MMDCXXVII

Watchcat Collette sat ready on July 30, 2025 to vaporize unauthorized visitors with the Intruder Zapper, a powerful laser that, um, well...Actually, it's a flashlight, so Collette can illuminate scofflaws, at least:

Watchcat protocol MMDCXXVI

Watchcat Nemo's expression on July 4, 2016 showed everyone that the banana belonged to him:

Watchcat protocol MMDCXXV

Anyone seeking an audience with Watchcat Lily's human in May 2020 had to go through her first:

Watchcat protocol MMDCXXIV

Watchcat Sylvia had a dilemma in May 2010.  She had an optional agility training session.  Attending it, however, meant getting out of her comfy cat bed to spar with the Kitty Swat toy nearby:

I'm sure that whatever decision she made was the right one for her.

Watchcat protocol MMDCXXIII

In May 2004, Watchcat Headquarters assigned Watchcat Sammy to monitor his assigned sector and Watchcat Rosie to monitor Watchcat Sammy:

I didn't understand the reasoning behind Rosie's assignment, but Watchcat Headquarters assured me it was a sensible arrangement.

Watchcat protocol MMDCXXII

I have the utmost gratitude for a watchcat who says, "Wait, wait, wait!  Are the foodstuffs in your refrigerator safe for consumption?  Let me inspect them:"

That was Watchcat Collette, looking out for me on April 5, 2026.

Watchcat protocol MMDCXXI

Watchcat Sylvia and her backup watchmouse had first dibs on the umbrella in June 2010:

That was reasonable, as Watchcat Headquarters could have asked them to patrol the outside of their assigned sector.

Watchcat protocol MMDCXX

During Proxy Nemo's nap break in December 2014, Watchcat Nemo and Blue Cat made sure their assigned sector stayed undisturbed:

 

Watchcat protocol MMDCXIX

Was Watchcat Lily's guardian using an acceptable food-dispensing spoon?

Yes.  Watchcat Lily deemed it worthy on April 19, 2026.

Watchcat protocol MMDCXVIII

In January 2011, Watchcat Rosie's expression conveyed, "Don't worry, visitor.  I'm going to investigate that noise I just heard, and I guarantee that no intruders will harm you:"

Watchcat protocol MMDCXVII

Watchcat Sammy didn't let a laser pointer dot distract him from guarding his assigned sector in June 2009:

Watchcat protocol MMDCXVI

Impressively, Watchcat Lily resisted the allure of nearby cat food on April 19, 2026 to focus on her assigned sector:

Watchcat protocol MMDCXV

After seeing how quickly Watchcat Collette captured a toy mouse on April 5, 2026, Watchcat Headquarters knew that she was agile enough for guard duty: 

Watchcat protocol MMDCXIV

After seeing how quickly Watchcat Sylvia captured a cat toy in December 2008, Watchcat Headquarters knew that she was agile enough for guard duty:

Watchcat protocol MMDCXIII

Visitors to Watchcat Nemo's assigned sector in June 2017 understood that the boundaries for permissible behavior were wherever he drew them:

Watchcat protocol MMDCXII

Although it isn't required to acknowledge how seriously a watchcat takes guard duty, it's common decency to thank a watchcat who guards her assigned sector this vigilantly: 

Watchcat Rosie elicited thanks for enforcing the boundaries Watchcat Headquarters required in April 2006.

Watchcat protocol MMDCXI

Sammy was proud of being a learned watchcat.  He admired that quality in others, as well.  Thus, he encouraged visitors to peruse the library he'd curated for his assigned sector in May 2010:

 

Watchcat protocol MMDCX

I know this look.  It's the expression of a watchcat who is ready for anything that comes her way during guard duty:

That was the impression Watchcat Lily made on March 23, 2026.

Watchcat protocol MMDCIX

Watchcat Collette was clearly vigilant during guard duty on March 26, 2026:

Watchcat protocol MMDCVIII

When a watchcat is required to complete agility training on Christmas Eve, he should be able to study the jacket tie he's expected to grab.  Otherwise, why commit fully to the session?  That was Watchcat Nemo's thinking on December 24, 2008:

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:

Watchcat protocol MMDXCIX

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.

Watchcat protocol MMDXCVIII

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

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

Watchcat protocol MMDXCVII

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

Watchcat protocol MMDXCVI

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.

Watchcat protocol MMDXCV

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.

Watchcat protocol MMDLXXXVIII

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:

Watchcat protocol MMDLXXXV

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:

 

Watchcat protocol MMDLXXXIII

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: