An animal waste handling device includes an elongated foldable. A hand
hold thereon has a trigger that operates against a spring bias. A clamp
including an upper and a lower clamp element is provided on the handle. A
sliding housing is provided on the handle adjacent to the clamp elements
and the clamp elements are pivotally attached to the sliding housing. The
sliding housing is moved against a spring bias. When the trigger in the
hand hold is operated, a cable attached to the trigger moves the sliding
housing against the spring bias and opens or closes the clamp elements. A
bag for the animal droppings is attached to each of the clamp elements
such that the animal waste may be scraped from the ground and contained
in the bag, which may then be disposed of in a sanitary manner.