2024 to now
Head of Library Security
The fantasy shelf
Holds a daily post in front of the good books. Maintains eye contact with anyone approaching the shelf until they explain themselves, and has personally sat on every volume in the second row.
Moose
Domestic tabby and professional observer, seeking a supervisory role with generous lap access.
- Species
- Felis catus
- Coat
- Brown mackerel tabby, white bib
- Eyes
- Green-gold, usually on you
- Based
- At home, near the fantasy shelf
Profile
A calm, detail-oriented tabby who does his best work in silence. Known for a stare that settles arguments, a symmetrical face that photographs well from any angle, and a firm belief that every open book is a seat.
Experience
2024 to now
Senior Portrait Model
In-house studio
Delivers a perfectly centered headshot on the first take. Range includes mild concern, deep concern, and the look that means he heard the treat bag two rooms away.
Ongoing
Director of Snack Inquiry
Kitchen floor
Developed the upward gaze: pupils wide, mouth closed, whiskers forward, total stillness. Humans exposed to it report being unable to say no.
Ongoing
Quality Assurance, Soft Furnishings
Whole household
Tests every blanket, laundry pile and freshly vacated chair for warmth. Findings are delivered by lying on them for several hours.
Portfolio
Selected work from the in-house studio. All shots unretouched, all poses self-directed.
Skills
- Unbroken eye contact
- Silent approach
- Advanced loafing
- Doorway deliberation
- Whisker-based measurement
- Early-morning alarm service
- Posing on request, sometimes
Education
School of Sunbeams
Nap studies, with honors
Institute of Cardboard
Certificate in box selection and occupancy
Distinguishing marks
- The M on his forehead
- Classic tabby signature. Stands for Moose, obviously.
- A crisp white bib
- Always dressed for the interview.
- Natural eyeliner
- Dark rims and pale lower lids that make every look more serious.
- Freckled whisker pads
- Small dark spots along the muzzle, unique to him.
“He looked at me until I gave him the chicken. I would hire him again tomorrow.”