Device for picking up animal excrement

An animal excrement collection device, said device comprising:

• an excrement collection bag comprising a front panel, said front panel defining a first opening;
• a sheath formed on said front panel and located proximate to a perimeter of said first opening;
• a first lock pin removeably attached to said excrement collection bag;
• a second lock pin removeably attached to said excrement collection bag;
• a sheath filament disposed within said sheath, said sheath filament comprising a first end connected to said first lock pin and a second end connected to said second lock pin;
• a first string comprising a first end removeably connected to said first lock pin and a second end in communication with said front panel;
• and
• a second string comprising a first end removeably connected to said second lock pin and a second end in communication with said front panel;
• wherein a user substantially closes said opening and disengages said excrement collection device from said animal by pulling said first and second lock pins in a direction away from said excrement collection bag.