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Marylanders Can Name A Pile Of Poop After Their Ex This Valentine's Day
The Maryland Zoo's "Dollars for Dung" fundraiser is giving scorned ex-lovers the chance to serve up a steaming pile of revenge.

BALTIMORE, MD — Have an ex who really stinks? Make it official by naming a pile of poop after them this Valentine's Day, courtesy of the Maryland Zoo.
The zoo recently announced its "Dollars for Dung" fundraiser, which allows scorned ex-lovers to name a pile of animal dung after their exes for a $5 donation.
Funds raised through the event will go toward continued conservation efforts at the zoo, which is home to more than 1,000 animals.
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"While it may sound silly, your dung donation has a real-world impact," zoo officials wrote. "Even a small pile of … cash will have a BIG impact on wildlife and wild places."
Categories to choose from for the special message are:
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- The Ghoster Ex: $5
- The "It's Not You, It's Me" Ex: $10
- The Stage Five Clinger Ex: $15
- The Gaslighty Ex: $20
In addition to the sweet satisfaction of revenge, donors will receive a PDF certificate to commemorate their gift, according to the zoo.
Donations can be made online; Valentine's Day is Feb. 14.
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