Stop comparing your success against creators who are playing a completely different game. If I asked 100 people why they’re posting I’d get 100 different answers. Some want to leave their 9–5 while others love their 9–5 & want a side hustle.
Tbh, all the people who bash animals make me go "This is why I like animals more than people.". Of course people will seek the simpler and more easy-going relationship with animals with whatever drama is going on with people.