Cotton

Cotton is a funny little soul, he is super quirky, adorably entertaining and always up for a snooze. Cotton LOVES his humans, like really loves them, they are his favourite thing in the entire world and despite being deaf he is able to find them wherever they are in his foster home.

Cotton's superhero ability is being able to snooze anywhere and anytime, he sleeps in very funny positions, often on his back or with his head hanging over the edge of something and he falls asleep super quickly. And as they say, the way to a man's heart is through his stomach, Cotton loves his food and has a sixth sense to know when his dinner is being prepared so he can rush into the kitchen and be the first in line.

Please note that Cotton will need to be an inside cat only for safety due to their fair skin and deafness. Cats and kittens with light noses and/or ears are more susceptible to getting sunburnt, and in turn, getting skin cancer.

All AWL NSW kittens and cats come litter trained, desexed, microchipped, and will have received their first vaccination.

AWL NSW Rehoming Organisation Number: R251000222
Expressions of interest to Illawarra Branch Adoption Application Form

Deaf cats make wonderful pets and despite the misconception that they might be harder to care for, they can actually be easier to manage and more affectionate than their hearing counterparts.

Here's why:

Deaf cats don't respond to loud noises or external sounds, which means they tend to be more relaxed in a home. They won't startle from sudden noises like thunderstorms, fireworks, or the vacuum cleaner, making them a great choice for people who live in busy homes.

Deaf cats rely more on their other senses, such as sight and touch, to communicate and bond with their owners. Many develop a closer and more affectionate relationship with their humans because of this.

Since deaf cats can't hear the world around them, they tend to be less distracted by sounds. This can make them more attentive and focused on their surroundings and human companions, which can help with training and interaction.

Training a deaf cat is often easier with positive reinforcement, as they can learn to associate hand signals or visual cues with actions, such as sitting or giving high fives.

Many deaf cats develop quirky and endearing behaviours. Because they rely on sight and touch, they show more interest in playing or exploring tactile objects, their unique way of interacting with the world can be fascinating and charming for their owners.