Bring home from the pet shelter, say (5)

I believe the answer is:

adopt

(Other definitions for adopt that I've seen before include "Foster" , "Take on (another's child)" , "Embrace" , "Take up, follow" , "Espouse" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.

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