God's care for children and animals

I understand that God gave man free will. But isn’t he supposed to take care of those that can’t take care of themselves? I am talking about animals and kids. Why does he turn his back on them. We do such horrible things to them. They just want to be loved. It makes me think that there is no God. Please help me understand. Thank You, Rabbi. Al Tritt

Shalom

God cares for every creature, irrespective of its ability to fend for itself.

Even strong adults cannot prevent a lightning strike or an earthquake. However, if a person is capable of self-care, it becomes their responsibility to do so; otherwise, they are exempt from this obligation.

Returning to your question, we comprehend only a small fraction of the events unfolding in the world. Human life spans only a few decades, and comprehending the entire transformation of the world is beyond our grasp.

Moreover, our perception is limited to the physical aspect of the world; the divine considerations behind these physical phenomena are inscrutable.

Consider a simple example: If a child is born blind, what guilt does he bear? He doesn't appear to have committed any wrongdoing. So, why was he born with this condition? What specific mission in the world requires this particular circumstance?

Answers may come during his life, but not necessarily. What's certain is our acknowledgment of the uncertainty. We should avoid resembling little children who, lacking understanding of their parents' decisions, hastily consider them foolish.