Related Clues:

• Lassie or Benji, e.g.
• Puppy, say
• Testy state
• Stroke lovingly, or the object of a loving stroke
• Word before project or peeve
• Hamster, for one
• Favourite
• Cranky mood
• Furry adoptee
• Iguana or chihuahua
• Sitter's charge, maybe
• Household animal
• Vexed mood
• 6-Down or 98-Down, sometimes
• Grumpy spell