Kitty or puppy's hand (3)

I believe the answer is:

paw

(Other definitions for paw that I've seen before include "Animal foot or hill-billy dad" , "Cat's foot" , "Manhandle" , "Animal's foot" , "Eg, a dog's foot" .)

I've seen this clue in the Universal.

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