9/28/2026 – On Guard

Top security guard Viola guarding Dad's backpack © Colehauscats.com
Top security guard Viola guarding Dad’s backpack © Colehauscats.com

For several years now, we’d been searching for and hoping one of the Colehaus Cats would step up into the Patrol Sergeant position once held, and performed beautifully, by angels Sunny and mama Zuzu. As much as we’d hoped Viola would fit that role, sadly, we’ve thrown in the towel. While curious about altercations and unafraid to stick her nose into those situations, Viola shows no sign of wanting to write tickets or issue citations for shenanigans or various forms of hijinks. It just wasn’t meant to be.

However, not all is lost.

Introducing our new security guard Viola! She watches, she guards, she offers protection for all kinds of personal items.

Viola guards the stool top © Colehauscats.com
Viola guards the stool top © Colehauscats.com

Our on-site security guard provides dedicated, professional protection for your residential abode. Our security officer is stationed 24/7 directly at your location, monitoring access points, conducting routine patrols and responding to incidents and emergencies as they happen. She watches all and collects data on important inquiries such as who scratched the top of this aged chair.

Viola guards the stool legs © Colehauscats.com
Viola guards the stool legs © Colehauscats.com

Or, who might be standing too close to the counter stool legs, and why.

Viola guards a basket of toys © Colehauscats.com
Viola guards a basket of toys © Colehauscats.com

Our on-site security guard is dedicated to providing a strong, feisty and visible presence that ensures the safety and protection of your property, toys and most personnel. Tessa, you might be on your own here.

Viola sends a warning about the food bin © Colehauscats.com
Viola sends a warning about the food bin © Colehauscats.com

Our highly trained guard monitors and patrols premises and addresses potential threats before they escalate. This guard is not afraid to issue warnings, but only once. She believes action speaks louder than words.

Viola guards a furry cat blanket © Colehauscats.com
Viola guards a furry cat blanket © Colehauscats.com
Viola guards an old computer chair © Colehauscats.com
Viola guards an old computer chair © Colehauscats.com

Whether it’s guarding , enforcing residential rules or responding quickly to emergencies real or perceived, our guard is equipped to handle any situation. Go about your life and business with the peace of mind knowing your security needs are in expert paws.

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A Colehaus Cats flashback:

2025 – No post
2024 – No post
2023 – No post
2022 – Why Wednesday
2021 – No post
2020 – MultiCat Monday
2019 – No post
2018 – F is for Friday
2017 – No post
2016 – Two-Word Wednesday
2015 – ManCat Monday
2014 – No post
2013 – No post
2012 – As Good as Cat Videos

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9/25/2026 – Friday Fiction

Tessa, 2026 © Colehauscats.com
Tessa, 2026 © Colehauscats.com

Once upon a time, the Best Cat Ever found herself appointed as a lowly box inspector. Being as it was, the Best Cat Ever was determined to make the best of this lesser position in life and proclaimed a nearby box unacceptable. Just look at it. Surely, you can’t disagree with her.

This box is unacceptable © Colehauscats.com
This box is unacceptable © Colehauscats.com

The Best Cat Ever, ever questioning how she came to this point in her life, had several points of dismay over this poor excuse for a box, the first of which was a flap that served no purpose other than to rest on the Best Cat Ever’s head. Unacceptable.

The Best Cat ever recalled other appointments bestowed upon her in the past: Official Cheese Tester, Official Food Taster, Official Counter Stool seat warmer, Official Summer Cherry Sniffer, Official Guard of the New Cat Litter purchase. Truly, those are highlights compared to this current task at hand.

Those last two positions still make no sense; c’mon, Official Summer Cherry Sniffer?? But the Best Cat Ever vowed to make the best of this new situation as befitting the Best Cat Ever.

So after a bit of finagling interspersed with some vocal dismay, the Best Cat Ever found that with some adjustments involving Mom, scissors and crinkle paper, just perhaps, this particular box might work after all.

The Best Cat Ever will let us know © Colehauscats.com
The Best Cat Ever will let us know © Colehauscats.com

The Best Cat Ever will let us know her final verdict after a nap.

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A Colehaus Cats flashback:

2025 – No post
2024 – Island Box Girl
2023 – ManCat Monday
2022 – No post
2021 – No post
2020 – Friday Fiction
2019 – Paying Attention
2018 – No post
2017 – The Monday Pffft
2016 – No post
2015 – A Friday with Tessa
2014 – No post
2013 – Wordless Words for Wednesday
2012 – No post

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9/23/2026 – Autumn Calling

Did someone say Autumn? © Colehauscats.com
Did someone say Autumn? © Colehauscats.com

Did someone say it was now Autumn? Really? Like the real Autumn with cold weather and frosty mornings and snuggling deep into blankets that may or may not be called official Autumn blanket forts? That kind of Autumn?

Good! Then, you’ll know where to find me!

Quint's Autumn blanket fort © Colehauscats.com
Quint’s Autumn blanket fort © Colehauscats.com

Let’s not casually mention that where we usually go to find him every day, Autumn or not. Happy Autumn snuggles, Quint.

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A Colehaus Cats flashback:

2025 – No post
2024 – No post
2023 – MultiCat Monday
2022 – Autumn Now
2021 – No post
2020 – Cats who Sing
2019 – ManCat Monday
2018 – No post
2017 – No post
2016 – Friday Flashback
2015 – (Almost) Wordless Wednesday
2014 – No post
2013 – Scary Practice
2012 – No post

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