Yes, the Holy Quran indicates that our behavior towards animals is also under God's watch, and we should treat them with love and respect.
In the Holy Quran, Allah emphasizes the behavior of humans towards other beings, including animals. In Surah Al-An'am, verse 38, it states: 'And do not let the commands of Allah make you insignificant.' This verse shows that God's laws govern all creatures, and no one can be neglectful. Surah Al-Ma'idah, verse 32 also explicitly states that killing a human or an animal without cause is akin to killing all of humanity: 'Whoever kills a soul unless for a soul or for corruption [done] in the land - it is as if he had slain mankind entirely.' These verses clearly indicate that God observes our behavior towards animals and that we must be very cautious in this regard. In Islam, there is always an emphasis on showing kindness to all creatures, even animals. The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) frequently advised that we should be gentle with animals and take good care of them. Surah An-Nahl, verse 8 also mentions: 'And your God is one God,' which refers to the unity of God and indicates that all beings are under His watch. Therefore, our attitude towards animals not only comes under God's observation but also reflects our perspective on creation in our daily lives. Hence, understanding this point is essential: we must treat animals with respect and love, avoiding causing them harm. Allah is sensitive to our behavior towards all creations and will judge our good or bad actions in this world and the hereafter.
And do not let the commands of Allah make you insignificant.
Whoever kills a soul unless for a soul or for corruption [done] in the land - it is as if he had slain mankind entirely.
And your God is one God.
One day, a young worshipper beside the sea saw a man trying to save an insect. The young man realized that even that small creature craved love and mercy. He thought to himself: 'If God pays attention even to insects, why shouldn’t I act the same way?' From that day on, the worshipper treated all creatures with more love and always tried to act according to the teachings of the Quran in his deeds.