Want to capture that OMG moment in your own backyard? Here is your director’s guide.

Advances in smartphone technology and accessible editing software like TikTok and Instagram Reels have turned everyday pet owners into amateur directors. No longer satisfied with capturing random moments of cuteness, owners are crafting narratives. They are assigning roles: the "heartthrob," the "drama queen," the "loyal lover."

Before we get carried away with candlelit dinners for cats and dogs, we must address the science. Are these animals actually "in love," or are we projecting human emotions onto them?

Now go film it. We’ll be waiting for Part 2.