Watchcat protocol MXXXV

When you've been a watchcat for a long time, you've earned the right to rest your face on a brush during guard duty:

December 2016: Watchcat Sammy and Blue Cat relax while staying alert.

Watchcat protocol MXXXIV

When it's time for a break, and you're a watchcat in want of a cold drink, it's mesmerizing to watch water start flowing from a kitchen faucet:

December 2018: Watchcat Sylvia, just before taking a drink from the kitchen faucet.

Watchcat protocol MXXXIII

Thanks to Watchcat Sammy and his backup watchsculpture who admonished intruders, the shoes they guarded were unharmed:

December 2006: Everything within Watchcat Sammy's purview stayed undamaged.

Watchcat protocol MXXXII

Sometimes, a watchcat needs to share a confidential plan with his backup watchmouse:

July 2011: Watchcat Sammy communicated a security strategy to his backup watchmouse telepathically.

Watchcat protocol MXXXI

Today marks two years since I adopted Watchcat Collette.  In honor of the occasion, she asked to spend the day clutching her favorite towel, as she did on October 17, 2021:

Naturally, I complied.

Watchcat protocol MXXX

Not every watchcat is up to the task of guarding shoes and a Christmas tree.  Watchcat Sammy pulled off this double duty, however, in December 2003:

Watchcat protocol MXXIX

Some businesses adhere to the mantra, "Coffee is for closers."  Similarly, in Watchcat Lily's domain, beverages are only for those permitted to be in her assigned sector:

October 6, 2021: Watchcat Lily makes sure no unauthorized visitors drink from her guardian's mug.