This is why if you accidentally injure or kill (say with your car) a cat or a dog, you need to treat the situation as though it is a child. The legal ramificati

This is why if you accidentally injure or kill (say with your car) a cat or a dog, you need to treat the situation as though it is a child. The legal ramifications are wildly different but the emotional hurt you have caused a family is at least similar and should be handled with respect and compassion.