Answer:

caresser

Answer	Crossword Clue
CARESSER	Pet provider
CARESSER	Affectionate one
CARESSER	Affectionate one.

CARESSER	Fond one.
CARESSER	Pet's pal
CARESSER	One with a lap cat, maybe
CARESSER	Person petting

Crossword

a puzzle consisting of a grid of squares and blanks into which words crossing vertically and horizontally are written according to clues.