a garment adapted to be fitted to an animal, said garment defining an opening adapted to expose the perineal region of an animal;

at least two support posts attached to the garment adjacent said opening of said garment;

a disposable waste receptacle having an opening and a structural member about said opening of said waste receptacle;

wherein said structural member of said waste receptacle is releasably mounted to said support posts at a position so that said receptacle does not impinge upon the rear of the animal and is positioned to receive waste matter when the animal defecates.