Is it just me or have the last couple of years shown a cultural shift towards appreciating animals that are a a bit weird? Like, a dog or cat's worth is less about how cute they are and more about what makes them unique.
Even those with special needs seem to be getting the love they've always deserved.
I'm not saying there have never been plenty of people who loved and cared for all the delightful oddballs out there, but as a culture there seems to have been a shift.