Cat toy sounds have become a staple of short pet videos because they instantly signal play without any explanation, and creators often use them as a sound effect rather than recording a real toy each time. The clip circulates on soundboards alongside other animal and pet effects, where people search for it when they need a quick, recognisable noise for a cat edit, a reaction or a funny compilation. Its appeal is simple: the squeak and jingle feel familiar, lighthearted and harmless, which makes it easy to reuse across different videos without distracting from the cat itself.