Related Clues:

• Mouse, e.g.
• Word with name or project
• Creature comfort
• Teacher's favorite
• Caress
• Exterminator's target
• Household member
• It's kept for companionship
• Family adoptee
• Fido or Fluffy
• Rat or squirrel
• Cuddle
• Collared one
• Guinea pig, often
• Chihuahua, for one