Watchcat protocol DCCCLXIII

If you're an unauthorized visitor, especially one as small as a bug, you might think your actions off to the side will go unnoticed.  You'll have no such luck when a watchcat is on duty:

Summer 2009: Watchcat Sylvia focused on a suspicious creature.

Watchcat protocol DCCCLXII

If you're an unauthorized visitor to a watchcat's assigned sector, expect the watchcat to show you a countenance that says, "Prove your case for being here."  Watchcat Nemo had this expression down in Spring 2009:

Watchcat protocol DCCCLXI

Watchcat Rosie's expression didn't startle Watchcat Sammy in Spring 2013.  He figured she was just trying to intimidate unauthorized visitors by looking menacing:

Watchcat protocol DCCCLX

The electronic devices were safe when Watchcat Rosie guarded them.  In August 2004, she was so confident they were protected, she took a moment to wash her paw:

A linguistic compliment II

When used the right way, "Call it a hunch...," is a good way to preface a sarcastic remark.

One recent example: I kept an eye on my cat, Collette, while she sat on the table as I ate.  When I looked away, however, she bit me on the arm.  While I exclaimed, "Ouch!," Collette scampered into the living room and hid under the end table.

"Call it a hunch," I told her, "but I think you know you've done something wrong."

Watchcat protocol DCCCLIX

No one walked off with the suitcase in July 2007.  Watchcat Sammy sat on it, and that made all the difference:

Watchcat protocol DCCCLVIII

Watchcats are busy cats, at least part of the time.  When duty calls, they don't have time to stop and pose for pictures:

November 2005: Watchcat Sammy walks hurriedly, focused on something known only to him--and possibly Watchcat Headquarters.