Related Clues:

• Stroke gently
• Favorite, as a theory
• Irritated state
• Word with name or project
• Creature comfort
• Teacher's favorite
• Caress
• Household member
• It's kept for companionship
• Family adoptee
• Fido or Fluffy
• Cuddle
• Collared one
• Guinea pig, often
• Chihuahua, for one