I saw that there was a sub forum about pets and I just couldn't contain myself. I own 5 pets, 4 birds and a cat. I've been dealing with depression on and off for 11 years now and lately stronger anxiety than usual. My pets have gotten me through a lot of dark times, especially my one bird named Piper (he's a green cheek conure). When I'm down, he's always on my shoulders asking for kisses, or try to play peek a boo with me, or simply cuddle with me when I can't get out of bed. I really do not know what I would do without that feathery little bugger.