I am so sorry to hear this. First, I'd take the kitty to a vet and have them check her out. I find it hard to believe that the breeder was not aware of this. Good breeders know their kittens well. A deaf cat can do well as long as they are not allowed outdoors. They must be inside cats for all of their lives since they would not be able to hear a predator coming near them. This baby is a special needs baby, but would not require a lot of accommodations. She can see, smell, taste. However, inside your home, she is not going to be able to hear the words "no" and understand them.
I'm guessing you and your sister live together and you have cats who are allowed outdoors. There are portable cat enclosures available that will allow this cat to be outdoors and safe. You can build even more permanent enclosures. You could even train her to walk on a harness and leash and take her outside. Just know that once they are outdoors, that is where they want to me and this baby can never be allowed outside without supervision.
My main concern is that the breeder will take this little lady back and breed her. I'm going to suggest that your sister keep this kitty to prevent her from living a life as a queen, which is not always a good one. And if the breeder didn't know she was deaf -- could this be something that could be passed on to other kittens. This is a no-win situation for this poor little girl. I'm guessing cats can learn a type of sign language. In other words -- many cats come running when they hear the rustling of a bag of food or the can of food being opened. This little gal would not know that.
Regardless, this beauty need a loving home. Her lack of hearing is not going to prevent her from being a loving, affectionate kitty. If it were me, I'd tell the breeder I'm keeping her, take advantage of the cheaper price, and get this baby to a vet for a complete checkup.
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