Thursday, November 18, 2021

Watchcat protocol MXVI

Watchcat Collette held firm yesterday.  "You can distract me with this dragonfly toy all you want," she told her agility trainer, "but Watchcat Headquarters says this box isn't to be opened until Christmas!"  Just as it's unwise to cross a picket line, it's also ill-advised to cross Watchcat Headquarters--or Watchcat Collette:


Wednesday, November 17, 2021

Watchcat protocol MXV

When Watchcat Collette volunteered to wash a towel on October 31, 2021, Watchcat Headquarters thought she'd use the washing machine.  The powers that be didn't expect this:

Neither Watchcat Headquarters nor I were courageous enough to tell her that's not how towels are supposed to be washed.

Tuesday, November 16, 2021

Watchcat protocol MXIV

During agility training, a watchcat might want to taste a toy while playing with it.  Watchcat Headquarters permits this, as it's part of a cat's nature:

May 2013: Watchcat Rosie tastes a cat toy.

Monday, November 15, 2021

Watchcat protocol MXIII

Security is serious business.  This was reflected on Watchcat Sylvia's face in November 2012:


Sunday, November 14, 2021

Watchcat protocol MXII

Even when sitting down for a meal, an outdoor watchcat still needs to be alert:


September 2004: Stray Cat still kept tabs on his assigned sector during meals.

Saturday, November 13, 2021

Watchcat protocol MXI

When you're an intruder trying to bluff your way into a watchcat's assigned sector, expect the watchcat to shoot you a look that indicates, "Yeah, right.  That's one tall tale you're telling."  Watchcat Lily perfected this expression on November 11, 2021:


Friday, November 12, 2021

Watchcat protocol MX

When a watchcat gives you this look, it's wise not to cross her:

November 11, 2021: Intruders knew better than to trifle with Watchcat Lily.