A pet's home (3,6)

I believe the answer is:

dog kennel

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(Other definitions for dog kennel that I've seen before include "House for pet" , "Where boxer is found" , "Labrador's home?" , "Pet's abode" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.

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