Wandering pet (5)

I believe the answer is:

stray

(Other definitions for stray that I've seen before include "Waif and - -" , "Depart from the right path" , "digress" , "Deviate" , "Wander; be unfaithful" .)

I've seen this clue in the Penny Press.

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