an animal waste collection system designed for sanitary use consists of a hollow shaft , handle , light , a pair of resilient , curved arms and a plurality if self sealing bags . the operator of the device initially loads a plastic bag onto arms before walking the dog . when the animal shows signs of excreting , the bag is placed under the rear of the animal to intercept the feces . once the animal is finished excreting , the operator partially retracts the arms , closing the bag , and walks to a disposal receptacle where the arms are then fully retracted and the sealed bag is released .