In that instant, I became acutely aware of the devastating impact our actions can have on the innocent creatures that share our world. A simple act of carelessness, a brief moment of inattention, can lead to profound suffering. I couldn’t help but think of the countless other animals that face similar fates every day. Dogs, cats, deer, and many other species are struck by vehicles on our roads, their lives cut short in such a cruel and senseless manner.