Answer: PETS

AnswerCrossword Clue
PETSKennel visitors
PETSSulking episodes
PETSTeacher's faves
PETSCats and dogs
PETSFavorites in class
PETSTouches softly
PETSLeashed critters
PETSTeacher's favorites
PETSMotel prohibitions, often
PETSSome adoptees
PETSContents of some carry-ons
PETSMice, maybe
PETSGuinea pigs, maybe
PETSBo and Barney, e.g.
PETSSome motel guests
PETSThey may be indoor or outdoor
PETSKennel guests
PETSSome are exotic
PETSVet's charges
PETSParrots and pigs, sometimes
petsto engage in amorous caressing
PETSFurry friends
PETSClassroom brown-nosers
PETSCritters in the house
PETSStrokes
PETSDarlings
PETSDino and Astro, e.g.
PETSThey're non grata at some motels
PETS"No ... allowed"
PETSHousehold members
PETSAnimal company
PETSCaresses
PETSFavored ones
PETSCollar wearers
PETSNo-nos at some rental homes
PETSScabbers, Crookshanks, and Trevor, in the Potterverse
PETSTeachers' favorites
PETSAsta and Toto
PETSFavorites
PETSCat and mouse, perhaps