Message for the 'Midnight Walker'

I am writing this letter in hopes of reaching someone I have deemed "The Midnight Walker."

"The Midnight Walker" enjoys wearing sweat pants and a hooded sweat shirt and walking his black lab without a leash throughout the Bellagio anytime between 11:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

The neighbors on our block marvel at the numerous and odd places your dog likes to defecate. Doormats and even gated front yards are no match for your footloose and fancy-free pooch. On the two occasions I have seen you during your walk, I have not seen you carrying any bags for retrieving your dog's waste.

I am awakened at least once or twice a week by the dogs on my block and my own dogs when you and your furry companion amble past my abode. More importantly, the dogs' territorial tantrum also wakens my two small children who then require reassurances that there aren't wild coyotes outside our front door.

Though I encourage every dog owner to take the time to walk their dog as often as they can, out of respect for your neighbors and fellow dog owners I am hoping you might retire from your current practices, buy some plastic baggies and become "Mr. Midmorning Walker." Lorianne Tibbets Calabasas