Why use class method over a regular function in python

Let's say I want to have an object that instantiates classes depending on the input and returns it when called.

from pets import Dog, Cat

class PetCreator:
  @classmethod
  def __call__(cls, pet_type):
    if pet_type == "cat": return Cat()
    elif pet_type == "dog": return Dog()
    else: raise SomeError

def pet_creator(pet_type):
  if pet_type == "cat": return Cat()
  elif pet_type == "dog": return Dog()
  else: raise SomeError

if __name__ == "__main__":
  fav_pet_type = input() # "cat"
  my_cat = pet_creator(fav_pet_type) #this?
  my_cat = PetCreator(fav_pet_type) #or that?

Which design is more pythonic? And why would you choose one over the other