Abstract: A sanitary device, or pet valet, suitable for scavenging animal waste is disclosed. A box-like two-compartment container is utilized with a hand grip and finger trigger. The forward compartment is open on its bottom face and in use this compartment is placed over the refuse. A spring loaded face plate which divides the compartments is activated by the finger trigger. When released the plate pushes the debris rearwardly into the second compartment. The second rearward compartment acts as a holding area for the debris which may be emptied from this compartment by releasing a hinged bottom plate.