Okay, so I just saw the cutest baby on TikTok and am ready to cancel my entire afternoon so we can all get together and form a fan club for this adorable cat. He can’t hear himself meow. The noises he makes are all akin to pure happiness. He’s happy to be starting his game. He’s happy he’s about to be chased. He is just *ready* to play!
I have such a soft spot for disabled animals. Otter doesn’t care that he’s different. He adapted and moved directly past it. It’s not slowing him down in the slightest.
Make sure your sound is up, because the noises are everything. What a little angel.
Argh, my heart! I’m not alone in my obsession. 1.8 million people have already watched this video, and a lot of people are making the same comment, “Otter, I’d die for you.”
Others are saying their cat “chitters” as well, and refer to it as the Pokemon sound. LOL!
Some with deaf kitties had their own stories. “My deaf kitty chirps all the time, too! Does yours also scream at the top of his lungs in the middle of the night searching for you?” The creator responded that Otter is just vocal during daytime hours. What a respectful cat!
How To Communicate With a Deaf Cat, and Make Your Bond Even Stronger
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Cats that have lost their hearing have heightened awareness of movement and vibration, which they learn to rely on immensely.
Instead of calling your cat by name, use a vibration such as lightly tapping the floor or couch (or near wherever they may be sitting) to get their attention. You can also use a laser pointer or hand gestures.
You can also “click train” your deaf cat by using a flashlight instead of a clicker. You use light to mark the desired response.
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Many deaf cats can actually become even more tuned into their humans. They make eye contact more often and look for your physical cues. Whatever you do, make sure your consistent with your training, to avoid confusion for your cat.
I love the fact that when Otter sees a human crouching down, all he knows is that it means “go” and he’s about the have a lot of fun. What a simple pleasure — what a lovely cat. He’s not suffering. He’s just living his life differently, and beautifully.
This story was originally reported by PetHelpful on Nov 8, 2025, where it first appeared in the Pet News section. Add PetHelpful as a Preferred Source by clicking here.