Eek! I just let the programmers know about this. I'm not sure if it's because the queue is low/there are only recent winners in there or if it's a coding issue. I suggested that they run it manually when they get it checked out to make up for Friday.
The change wasn't made for any reason other than that there are way way way fewer pets being nominated lately. The queue was so empty a few times that it caused it not to run at all (no potential winners that hadn't won recently). It's really just keeping up with supply and demand--the supply isn't as high right now with what we're working with. If the queue gets loaded up again and stays that way, we can easily bring it back up as need be.
The director of the creative department is maybe the craziest pet person on site! Pets are very very cared about. <3
Okay, they got this fixed up! It's coded in a different way now, and our queue page is even fancier so we have more of a heads up if pets have won recently and aren't actually eligible just yet. And a new winner has been posted to make up for Friday :)