April 6-3 cats and dogs

Out of all the dog and cat channels on YouTube, there's this one from the USA that I really enjoy. I won't mention its name though. It's just fascinating to see how popular these channels are. It seems like everyone's obsessed with cat and dog videos on YouTube, but why is that?

Whenever I switch on my old TV, it's like there's always a show about cats or dogs playing. But what's the big deal?

I can't help but wonder, why are people suddenly so interested in animals? It's like this whole new trend has emerged out of nowhere. Lord, help me understand. Why on earth are humans so drawn to cats and dogs all of a sudden?