People online are obsessed because it feels like the most harmless form of justice possible. Dogs really spend all day stealing random objects with zero explanation, so seeing them forced to model the evidence feels weirdly satisfying.
A lot of reactions online weren’t even about gardening, people were emotional over how naturally the two work together. There’s something weirdly comforting about seeing an old woman and her dog functioning like best friends who have their own little system after years together.
People online love this story because it feels weirdly predictable. Humanity built one of the most important technological systems in history and immediately used it for memes, convenience, and questionable decisions. Some things genuinely never change.