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Why does my cat administer head-butts to my face when he is happy?

I adopted him from a local ASPCA, he is six years old. I wonder why he likes to smash my face with his when he is happy? Not that I mind, but I am curious as to why he does this.... He is marking my face.......kind of odd.

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1. It's what cats do. Seriously, it's the cat way of showing affection and marking you as 'his'. Those spots on his forehead where the hair is thin are scent glands. Rubbing them on you (or head-butting you) transfers his scent to you.
2. it is a sign of affection. cats have glands near their cheeks that give off scent. when he rubs your face he is "marking" you. enjoy it! he loves you!!
3. Kitty Kisses
4. That is the way cats show affection. Some do it harder than others. The cat is also marking you as his or hers. Cats rub their heads, flanks and tails on owners to leave their sent, claiming them as their property. Cats do the same with each other. You should be honored--you are now one of the family.
5. Cats will do that. My cat will head butt my arm to get me to move my hand so I could pet her.
6. no, he loves you and wants your immediate attention.....that's just how they are....have you ever heard the phrase "dogs have masters, cats have slaves?" soooooooooo true
7. When cats head-butt eachother it's usualy a loving greating. if they rub their cheeks on you then its marking you as it's belonging. my cat head-butts my face and I usualy just give him a kiss on the head calling his head-butts kisses instead. It's just a comunication thing, your cat realy loves you!
8. He is happy AND I think that YOU are his bestest buddy . BFFL. I have a crazy kitty that likes to rub his face on everything. I'm serious, damn near everything. including ME. His name is Tigger and I love him to death. this knucklehead kitty has kept me company for so many years that I don't know what I would do without him. In a few years, I hope that you feel the same. KITTIES ROCK
9. He's giving you a kiss, as well as marking you as his own personal human. I love it when my cats do this to me.
10. Kissy cat kisses!!!!