Originally posted by Ally Cat's Mommy

I just find it very frustrating knowing that all the time I am talking to him and soothing him, he can't hear me. I suppose just being close to us is enough for him, and he loves to snuggle! I hope that over time his bad memories will fade! (I have to keep reminding myself that it HAS only been 3 weeks - it feels like he has always been here!)

NOOOOO.....I agree with Catdad...Connor does know. He "hears" you through other senses, and will feel your kisses and words sink through him in the way love does.