The present invention relates to a collapsible animal faeces collector
device (1) having a handle portion (2) and a receptacle support (6),
supporting a receptacle (8) with an upwardly facing surface (10) for
receiving a faecal deposit (24). The device (1) is of a lightweight
construction, the handle (2) and receptacle support (6) have just
sufficient strength to bear in cantilevered support an empty receptacle
(8) for manipulation into a faeces-receiving position on the ground below
an animal's anus, but insufficient strength to bear in cantilevered
support a receptacle (8) loaded with faeces. The receptacle (8), when
empty, is supported equally around the receptacle support (6) by a rim
portion (12). When the device (1) loaded with faeces (24) is suspended,
the rim portion (12) moves on the receptacle support (6) to collect
together over the contents of the receptacle (8). The handle portion and
receptacle support are preferably inflatable.