Creative Ways Cats Wake Up Their Owners 55 Chars

Whether it's the dead of night or the early hours of dawn, these little furballs will stop at nothing to get you out of bed. They might employ one or more of the following ten tactics to disrupt your slumber until their mission is accomplished.

Yanking the Blankets

Cats relish being enveloped in fluffy pillows and soft blankets, nestled in a cozy, plush bed... but only when they're sleeping. Upon deciding to rise, they'll rudely yank the comforter off the bed and start clawing at the sheets. Most felines do this to make their point – the bed is theirs, and it's time for you to get up and prepare their breakfast!

Loud Meowing

This is a classic trick from the feline playbook, guaranteed to rouse you from sleep (they truly know it works). Cats have a variety of vocalizations, each with its own meaning, and even the tiniest kitten can summon humans to feed them, play with them, or claim some warmth on the bed. While it might be adorable when you're awake, it's a relentless battle when you're trying to catch some Zs.

Slapping Your Face

Another surefire method is to gently but persistently slap your face with their paw. They may not be rough, but they won't give up easily. Even the deepest sleepers can be woken by this persistent paw, as they continue until your eyes flutter open.

Chewing and Pulling Your Hair

When they really want something, they'll sometimes resort to more extreme measures to wake their owner. If you have long hair or live with another fluffy family member, this can be a supereffective tactic.

Pushing Your Feet

Cats don't have a concept of personal space (except when strangers get too close, and they hide). They'll wander around on you, and if they find the sensation pleasing, they might even rub their paws on your legs or belly. While this might feel sweet to the owner, the truth is, the cat is doing this for their own enjoyment. However, if accompanied by an anxious tone or persistent meowing, according to the old farmer's tales, they might be after something specific.

Licking Your Toes

This is more of a gentle nibble than a bite, designed to make you uncomfortable enough to wake from your slumber to meet their demands. This light nipping tells you – they're serious and won't take no for an answer.

Knocking Things Off Furniture

Unless you've cleared all items from the furniture, your cat will repeatedly jump up and push things off, time and time again. Why does he do this? Because it's incredibly effective. No matter where the item is in the house, whether it's a book, a pen, or a TV remote, he knows you'll be alerted by the sound of it hitting the floor. What a cunning plotter! But he's definitely got your attention – mission accomplished.

Playing with Wires

You've meticulously cleared all potential hazards from the bedside table and dresser, feeling quite proud. But your cat doesn't care. He can still find other ways to interrupt your sleep cycle. He'll endlessly tap on the clock or play with the dangling wires on the wall. These seemingly insignificant sounds during the day become a nightmare when you're trying to sleep at night.

Bringing Various Toys to Your Bed

Your cat is a natural hunter, and their hunting instincts will awaken hours before you're due to rise. They'll continuously howl until you wake up to see the prey they've brought and lavish praise on their accomplishment.

Staring at You Intently

Your nighttime companion might have another peculiar interest – staring at you without reason, directly, and without a hint of expression. When you open your eyes to see your cat sitting just a few centimeters away, with laserlike eyes fixed on you, it's not exactly the most romantic of scenes. How long has he been there? You'd better get up and not ask too many questions...