When my girlfriend lost her mom to cancer back in 2012, she got so depressed that I feared for the worst. I took her to a psychiatrist who advised her to find a hobby. After weeks of struggling through different activities, I advised her to try getting a pet. She got a parrot and named her Lady Jeey.
The pet brought her so much happiness that she would take her whereever she went, even at work. I'm happy to report that the parrot helped my girlfriend to get over her mom's death. Unfortunately, Lady Jeey passed on last year in February after a short illness. We miss you Lady Jeey.