There are various reasons for which cats scratch your belongings. Here are some reasons why:
Scratching is a normal, instinctive cat behavior. Cats have a need to scratch. They do it to express emotions, like excitement or stress, to mark objects with their scent (they have scent glands in their paws), to remove the dead part of their nails and, often, just to get a good stretch.It’s simply in your kitty’s nature, and they’re demonstrating their affection. That’s right; your cat wants to claim you and let everyone else know you’re connected. When they scratch your favorite furniture, they leave their scent and physical mark behind. This is a sign to other animals.