Many a shelter dog (4)

I believe the answer is:

mutt

(Other definitions for mutt that I've seen before include "Mongrel dog - foolish person" , "Thematic type [DOG]" , "Chump" , "Mongrel - fool" , "Dog of mixed breed" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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