Interpreting Genesis 1,28 as a call to responsible creation stewardship seeks to counter the exploitation of nature and respect God's creation. However, the call to responsibility in Christian theology falls short of fully addressing animal exploitation. Instead, it often serves to defend a categorical distinction between humans, who are considered capable of responsibility, and other animals, thereby reaffirming unequal treatment in ethical concerns. Furthermore, 'responsibility ethics' focuses on small changes and compromises, criticizing ethical visions of grand transformation. In this way, the concept of responsibility tends to solidify the subordination of animals in the status quo. The paper asks whether responsible creation stewardship can be reinterpreted and proposes linking responsibility with solidarity, arguing that this leads to a more equality-oriented understanding. Essential to the idea of responsibility as solidarity is, first, a sense of belonging to a shared multi-species community, emphasizing interconnectedness over human exceptionalism. This does not imply assuming equality in every respect or ignoring differences: humans have a particular responsibility due to their planetary impact, and there are differences in capabilities among species - however, these differences do not imply human superiority in the multi-species community or in ethical concerns. Second, the concept of solidarity encourages action that begins with small steps in concrete situations while remaining oriented towards a broader vision of a multi-species community where each individual can lead a good life. Likewise, a solidarity-infused approach to responsibility encompasses both small changes and ethical visions of grand transformation. Ultimately, the concept of responsibility as solidarity better serves the goal of respecting God's creation.