Deaf Cat Makes the Sweetest Sounds Every Time His Mom Greets Him

There's nothing like when your mom comes home after a long day at work, or even if she is out for a short errand, especially if you're a sweet, deaf Black Cat named Otter.

In this heartwarming video, when his mom comes to greet him from behind, the deaf cat makes sweet sounds.

She gently pets him from behind, and the sound he makes to greet his mom is so sweet.

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His little prolonged chirp actually does make him sound like an otter, so it was an appropriate name choice.

Obviously, this video showing the cat's beautiful bond with his mom has garnered some sweet comments from the internet.

"Omg, his precious little chirps," one wrote.

"My boy is deaf, too, and he makes the same noises!!!" another said.

"Trills are almost as good as a heavy purr. How people don't love cats is beyond me," another fan said.

Another person said they were going to use the sound as their ringtone.

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How Do Deaf Cats Communicate?

If you're wondering how deaf cats communicate, it's a very important question.

Body language, touch, and vocalizations are all part of a deaf kitty's communication.

First of all, what is the cause of feline deafness?

Sometimes it happens due to old age in cats, or a bad ear infection or injury can cause deafness.

Some kitties are just born deaf due to a genetic condition called congenital deafness.

So we're not sure how Otter became deaf, but we do know he's still good at communicating despite his deafness.

The best way to communicate with your deaf cat is through touch and vibrations, as they can still feel and sense these.

You could try stomping your foot on the ground to get your pet's attention.

You can also teach a deaf cat sign language.

Parents of deaf kitties can use American Sign Language, or they can just try simple signals that work for them and their cat.

As we see in this video, after Otter's mom gently pets him, she then waves as a signal that he understands that she's home and greeting him.

And Otter couldn't be happier that Mom is home, so he makes the delighted little trill.

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This story was originally published June 7, 2026 at 7:20 AM.