Most everything can be cute if you're willing to actually look.
People think bats are scary, but then if you look at bats they're actually really cute. People are afraid of snakes, but just look at the silly face of a hognose and you can't find that frightening! Rats may be scary if one runs across the floor in what you had thought was a rodent-free house, but if you actually meet one they're really smart and friendly.
Take the time to get to know an animal, and you'll find them worth knowing.