Why does my cat paw at me?
In the middle of the night you may wake up to your cat pawing at your face. Typically a cat will paw at you for attention and affection. They would also be indicating to you that they want food or that their litter pan needs to be cleaned. Though another reason behind this sweet behavior is that your cat is marking your as their own. Cats have scent glands on their pads. By pawing at your they are placing their scent on you to let other cats know that you are their property.