New Yorkers are being asked to 'castrate' their ex on Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day is coming, hearts, flowers and gifts for loved ones. But what to do with nasty exes, not to name a cockroach after them again? According to SecretNYC, an animal shelter near New York City allows you to “neuter” your ex on Valentine’s Day.

You know the saying “The fury of hell is no match for the fury of a wronged woman”? While some fly on the wings of love, others are racking their brains over how to take revenge on their ex. For a donation of just $50, Homeward Bound Pet Adoption in Blackwood, New Jersey, allows rejected lovers to “neuter” their exes on Valentine's Day.

So, let's clarify that they will not actually castrate your ex. Instead, the animal shelter will name a feral cat after your ex, which will then be spayed or neutered and then released back into the community.

The event is a special promotion for Valentine's Day because, according to shelter staff, “some creatures should not reproduce.”

This is part of the shelter's trap, neuter and return (TNR) program, which is vital to preventing feral cats from reproducing.

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A $50 donation from a program participant ensures that the shelter can offer spay/neuter surgeries and pets at reduced prices. You can fill out the donation form here. And to make this moment memorable forever, the shelter will provide you with a photo of your ex’s namesake after the operation.