What does the cryptic crossword clue "Pets dame agitated in sudden rush (8)" mean?

The definition is "rush". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of PETS + DAME = STAMPEDE; definition: "rush" The answer is STAMPEDE.

Pets dame agitated in sudden rush (8)

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