Pound sounds

ARFS

Think of the noise a dog might make when barking rapidly, especially in a playful or excited way.

The clue "Pound sounds" plays on two meanings of "pound." First, it hints at the sound a dog makes—"arf" or "woof"—which is often associated with a dog pound (a shelter). Second, "pound" can also refer to the £ symbol, but here the focus is on the noise. The answer "ARFS" mimics the barking sound, making it a clever wordplay solution.