Watchcat protocol DCCLXXI

Occasionally, Watchcat Headquarters asks watchcats to double as plumbers.  In 2015, Watchcat Sylvia unclogged a kitchen sink:

Watchcat protocol DCCLXX

To keep watchcats' reflexes sharp, Watchcat Headquarters sometimes asks watchcats to study videos of fast-moving animals and respond when the animals make sudden moves:

July 2013: Watchcat Sylvia views assigned video footage of a squirrel.

Watchcat protocol DCCLXIX

It's advisable not to protest when the watchcat won't let you near the groceries:

It's very advisable, actually:

October 2015: There was no trifling with Watchcat Nemo during grocery guard duty.

Watchcat protocol DCCLXVIII

It's advisable for a watchhuman to be on standby when a watchcat decides to pray or meditate:

February 20, 2021: Watchcat Collette says the Serenity Prayer to herself.  It's commendable that her version of it includes a line about resisting the temptation to bite everyone's feet.

Watchcat protocol DCCLXVII

Watchcat Headquarters expects its watchcats to make sure that their assigned sectors are adequately staffed.  On February 22, 2021, Watchcat Lily confirmed that Proxy Nemo, the watchmice, and she were a sufficient security force:

Watchcat protocol DCCLXVI

Sometimes, the best way for a watchcat to spot intruders is to blend in with surrounding sculptures:

February 22, 2021: Watchcat Lily pretends she's a statue.

Watchcat protocol DCCLXV

Watchcat Rosie struck a heroic pose during guard duty in March 2003.  "My brother needs to rest, but I will remain awake and steadfast in my watchcat duty," she appears to be thinking: