Old woman hugs quivering pet, offering home support? (6)

I believe the answer is:

hatpeg

(Other definitions for hatpeg that I've seen before include "Where to hang cap, etc" , "where Kentucky Derby's held?" , "Cloakroom pin" , "fixture for bowler?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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