What does the cryptic crossword clue "Snag over scraps in animal shelters? (7)" mean?

The definition is "animal shelters". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). RUB (synonym of "Snag") + ROWS (synonym of "scraps"); definition: "animal shelters?" The answer is BURROWS.

Snag over scraps in animal shelters? (7)

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