Cat, canary or hamster (3)

I believe the answer is:

pet

(Other definitions for pet that I've seen before include "Favourite or house animal" , "Cherished animal" , "Caress - budgie, perhaps?" , "Paddy" , "Cherished favourite" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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