House animal (3)

I believe the answer is:

pet

(Other definitions for pet that I've seen before include "Bad humour; darling" , "Favourite - maybe teacher's" , "Preferred" , "Favourite, favoured one" , "Darling; fit of sulks" .)

I've seen this clue in the King Feature Syndicate and the Family Time.

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