Watchcat protocol MCDXLIX

I'm not sure who Watchcat Sammy was looking at in February 2006, but he apparently determined that the person, cat, or bug posed no threat:

Watchcat protocol MCDXLVIII

It's important for a watchcat to show that she's ready to strike at any moment:

In January 2014, Watchcat Sylvia showed intruders she meant business by extending her claws.

Watchcat protocol MCDXLVII

Why shouldn't a watchcat have a comfy towel for a guard post?  That was Watchcat Lily's belief on January 26, 2023:

Watchcat protocol MCDXLVI

Watchcat Nemo wasn't fooled by the distractions of cat toys during guard duty.  He kept his eyes on his assigned sector in March 2011:

Watchcat protocol MCDXLV

Trespassers might think they'll escape undetected while a watchcat eats or drinks.  Watchcats, however, have a knack for looking up from their food and water bowls in time to keep tabs on people:

March 2004: Stray Cat didn't let intruders escape from the backyard.

Watchcat protocol MCDXLIV

Watchcat Collette mulled over her strategy for rescuing the toy mouse on top of the scratching post:

Fortunately, her rescue mission was successful on January 7, 2023.

Watchcat protocol MCDXLIII

A watchcat can let trespassers know just with a look what's unacceptable in her assigned sector:

January 5, 2023: Watchcat Lily shot a glance that resulted in a trespasser exiting quickly.