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About time for pet (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

cat

'for pet' is the definition.
(cats are often kept as pets)

'about time' is the wordplay.
'about' becomes 'ca' (abbreviation for circa).
'time' becomes 't' (abbreviation).
'ca'+'t'='CAT'

(Other definitions for cat that I've seen before include "Common pet" , "Moggy" , "Carnivore; whip" , "Tabby" , "Feline - whip" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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