What does the cryptic crossword clue "Sells disheartened rescue dogs (7)" mean?

The definition is "Sells". The wordplay uses charade, deletion. RE (part of "rescue") + TAILS (synonym of "dogs") [gutting: "disheartened"]; definition: "Sells" The answer is RETAILS.

Sells disheartened rescue dogs (7)

Independent Cryptic #11655 | 7 Down | 2024-02-17 flower

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