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The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA)

| July 14, 2006 | COPYRIGHT 2007 The Gazette. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Byline: Dave Dewitte

Jul. 14--When Michelle Moran's pet sitter decided to get out of the business a few months ago, it was no small concern.

Moran, 47, had trusted the same sitter for five years. She regards a pet sitter as a small luxury, which allows her to work the hours her job at Rockwell Collins requires and to take an occasional bike ride without worries of shortchanging her beloved dogs, Patrick and Bridgette.

"I view it as, I don't have children, so I choose to spend my retirement on my 'kids,'" she said.

Moran heaved a sigh of relief when she found a reliable replacement, Lisa McKirgan of Katmommy Pet Sitting and More. At $8 per…

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