We humans take pride in lending a helping hand. Think of a time you saw someone struggling with heavy bags or a lost dog wandering in traffic – chances are you felt an impulse to help. Acts of kindness give us purpose and connect us with others. In fact, people often go to great lengths to save animals they love: many pet owners would even risk their own lives for their animals, as described in this Natural Hazards Observer article on human willingness to risk life for pets. This warm