To say one baby kitten “liked” her first toy would be an absolute understatement. She receives what the creator of the following TikTok video says is an otter from Target, and one look is all it took. Immediately, both of her arms are wrapped around it — one clutching the toy while the other makes air biscuits, and she’s purring so loud, I can practically feel my screen vibrating.

She’s not kicking, biting, or wrestling her otter. She’s absolutely settling into the perfect cuddle — content to hug that little toy forever. It’s providing a level of comfort she needs, and she’s soaking it all up.

Who can resist this baby? Not one person in the comments, that’s for sure! “I can’t… just too freakin adorable! Her little face is so cute!” replied one viewer. Another said, “Awww, this is melting my heart. She’s the sweetest thing ever!”

Another viewer had a great reminder: “Do her a favor and buy multiple of the same one now, so if it gets destroyed she can have it back in case they don’t sell them in the future.”

What Purring Really Means For Young Kittens

There are many different reasons a kitten purrs. The number one reason is as a way to show that they feel secure and happy. This instinctive behavior is a kitten’s earliest form of communication — a way for mom to know that her baby is safe and content. From that point on, a kitten learns to associate purring with happy times and comfort, which is why they’ll typically resort to it as their go-to way of expressing that feeling. Kneading is also a comfort behavior carried over from nursing.

A kitten might also choose to purr as a way to self-soothe during a time of stress and anxiety. (Akin to a child sucking their thumb.) A kitten might also be trying to tell you they’re hungry or want attention, or when they’re greeting you.

In some instances, a kitten will use purring as a way to communicate that they’re sick or in pain. “Studies have shown that these frequencies may aid in the recovery process from injuries and even reduce inflammation.”

In this video, it’s written all over this kitten’s face. She’s not worried or asking for help — she is just smitten with her otter. She is discovering comfort in a toy for the very first time, and the way she holds and hugs it (and she purrs) make it impossible not to smile.

This story was originally published by PetHelpful on Dec 6, 2025, where it first appeared in the Pet News section. Add PetHelpful as a Preferred Source by clicking here.