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The best I can come up with is hinterland.
It's an anagram of linnet heard without an E.

I have found a definition which fits.
However, for some reason I have not been allowed to copy and paste it.

Thanks Rossim,. It's better than I have been able to come up with. Any suggestions for Claridge's pet?

noun
1.
land lying behind something, esp a coast or the shore of a river
2.
remote or undeveloped areas of a country
3.
an area located near and dependent on a large city, esp a port

I'm trying to think outside the box for the last one,

Roland Rat. Belonged to David Claridge.

Brilliant. You're a genius!

There is another question I have an answer for, but not sure.
North East lad gets the creature (5)
( lands ?)

Eland is a deer. Anagram of NE lad.

That sounds more like it thanks for all your help

You're welcome. I enjoyed the challenge!