An apparatus for collecting animal waste is disclosed. The apparatus comprises an elongated tube comprising a first end and a second end. The apparatus comprises a plurality of ribs coupled to the elongated tube at the first end. Further, the apparatus comprises a runner provided at the elongated tube. Movement of runner along the elongated tube allows to collapse or to open the ribs. The apparatus is provided with a disposable bag coupled to the ribs. The runner is adjusted to open the ribs and the disposable bag is aligned with a derriere of a pet to collect the animal waste during defecation process of the pet. Subsequently, the disposable bag containing the animal waste is disposed.
