Watchcat protocol MDCXIII

I could tell what Watchcat Collette thought on April 3, 2023.  Her expression said, "Don't test us.  I'm a tough tabby who will use my teeth and claws to my advantage--and this cat cookie jar isn't immobile, as you might think.  At any time, it can spring to life and subdue an intruder with surprising force:"

Watchcat protocol MDCXII

In Summer 2010, Watchcat Nemo dispensed justice from his footstool.  He listened to each visitor's plea for leniency when trespassing and then rendered a sound verdict:

It was a measure of Watchcat Nemo's fairness--or perhaps his propensity for hissing--that no one ever contested his verdicts with Watchcat Headquarters.

Watchcat protocol MDCXI

Nothing came between Watchcat Sylvia and her wooden watchcat backups in August 2008:

Watchcat protocol MDCX

July 2005: Nothing suspicious was happening in their assigned sector, but Watchcats Rosie and Sammy were ready in case pandemonium broke out.

Watchcat protocol MDCIX

Stray Cat made it apparent to everyone that he ruled his assigned sector:

August 2003: Stray Cat perched on his fortress.  Through hisses, he claimed to have built it himself.  I knew that wasn't the case, but I didn't dare argue with him.

Watchcat protocol MDCVIII

It was unlikely that anyone would have jumped on the kitchen counter and caused mayhem.  Watchcat Nemo was ready for that if it happened, though, in December 2013:

Watchcat protocol MDCVII

Watchcat Sammy didn't anticipate any trouble over there...

...or over there, either:

Nevertheless, he did a responsible scan of his assigned sector in May 2003.