The reason it is badass is that it does not use real animals therefore no risk that every ass will purchase a live creature for their child and then toss it out when they lose interest or learn that it acutally has needs that need to be met. Such the life of so many chihuahuas in dog pounds. If you are going to make a film and feature real animals, the ethical thing to do would make the character something that most people would never consider trying to keep in their home.

Not sure about that. I ran into a dog the other day that looked just like Stitch. Huge ears, gobbly mouth, pigly nose.

You should watch "Allegro Non Troppo."