A proposed Ohio law would make bestiality a felony.

The Criminal Justice committee discussed House Bill 129 last week, after Reps. Jay Goyal, of Mansfield, and Jeffrey McClain, of Sandusky, introduced the bill in response to the case of a Mansfield-area man who sexually abused multiple dogs.

Peter Bower, 32, of Shelby, was charged with misdemeanor animal cruelty because Ohio lacks a bestiality law. He pleaded no contest and was sentenced to two years of probation and ordered to pay a $500 fine.

The bill would make bestiality a fifth-degree felony for a first offense and a fourth-degree felony for subsequent offenses, allowing for sentences of six to 18 months in prison and fines up to $5,000.

The bill would also allow a judge to order seizure of animals from an accused person as a condition of bond. Convicted individuals could be ordered to not own or live with animals, to undergo counseling and to reimburse an animal shelter for the animals' care.

Goyal said he spoke with law enforcement officers who said some people who sexually abuse animals also molest children.

More than two dozen states have either felony or misdemeanor bestiality laws. Read the full text of the proposed law in the DocumentCloud viewer below.

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Kittens for $10: The Cleveland Animal Protective League offers kittens for $10 and cats for $5 from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at the shelter, 1729 Willey Ave., and from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Petco in Mentor. Details: clevelandapl.org, 216-771-8819.

Free cat neuters: Live in Cleveland's Tremont, Ohio City or Slavic Village neighborhoods? Get your cat neutered for free through Operation Nip-Tuck, a collaboration of the Public Animal Welfare Society, ASPCA, Stautzenberger College, Cleveland Animal Control Services, Cleveland Animal Protective League and Councilmen Joe Cimperman and Tony Brancatelli. More than 110 cats and kittens are already scheduled to be neutered between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Saturday at the Cleveland Kennel's renovated clinic, 2690 West Seventh St. Make an appointment by calling 440-442-7297 (PAWS). The cats will receive vaccinations, microchips, collars and ID tags. Volunteers are needed to help with admitting, post-op monitoring and gift bags. Details: pawsohio.org.

Rummage in Stow: The Humane Society of Greater Akron's rummage sale runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the Stow-Kent Shopping Plaza, 4301 Kent Road.

Akron Zoo: The fifth annual It's a Wild World Animal Show returns Friday and runs from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. Admission is $1 for the two-minute show that features 10 animals' athletic abilities at the Lehner Family Zoo Gardens theater. An audience member is selected to participate. For $200, meet animals up close, take a tour and help the staff get ready for the show and appear in it; 330-375-2550 Ext. 8973 or akronzoo.org.

Parma adoptions: The Parma Animal Shelter hosts an adoption event from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at 6260 State Road. Pet blessing at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, followed by a dog walk and motorcycle poker run. Classic-car show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Both days include a cookout, dunk tank, live music, face painting, children's fair, ferrets, bake and gift sales, raffle baskets, magician and vendors. Details: parmashelter.org, 440-885-8014.

Wine and dogs: The Lake Humane Society and Grand River Cellars hosts Woof, Wag & Wine from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday at 5750 S. Madison Road, Madison. Admission is $10 for live music, auctions, vineyard tours and a wine-themed dog costume contest. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs. Details: lakehumane.org, 440-951-6122.

Pet-friendly worship in Lakewood

Faith Lutheran Church welcomes pets to the 2 p.m. service Sunday. A portion of the free-will offering will be donated to an animal rescue group. The church is at 16511 Hilliard Road, at Woodward Avenue; 216-226-6500, faithlakewood.org.

Party for cats: Purr-fect Companions hosts a Cat's Pajamas Party from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Lake Edge Condominiums, 10301 Lake Ave., Cleveland. Dick Goddard, radio personality Ravenna Miceli, entertainer Christopher Axelrod, silent auction and wine prizes. Advance tickets are $25; 216-671-6369.

Cat book signing in Beachwood: Author and veterinarian Marty Becker, of the "Dr. Oz Show" and "Good Morning America," signs "Your Cat: The Owner's Manual" between 1:30 and 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Beachwood Petco, 24001 Chagrin Boulevard.

Guide dogs: After raising more than 150 guide dog puppies in 10 years, Guiding Eyes for the Blind formed a Cleveland East branch, which meets at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays beginning June 6 at 7645 Fredle Drive, near Interstate 90 and Ohio 44, in Concord Township. Puppies arrive July 11. Anyone interested in raising a guide dog puppy is asked to call 440-286-6255 or e-mail edunn2008@live.com.

Stray cats in Geauga: The Geauga Humane Society hosts a community conversation about stray and feral cats in Geauga and neighboring counties from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Burton Public Library, 14588 W. Park St.; RSVP@geaugahumane.org, 440-338-4819.

Rummage for horses: Angels Haven Horse Rescue raises funds with a garage sale from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday, June 8, and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 9, at Evergreen Farm, 13297 Durkee Road, Grafton. Tour the horse barn for a $5 donation. Donate items for sale after 8 a.m. Wednesday, June 6; 440-781-5060.

Oceans: The Akron Zoo celebrates World Oceans Day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, June 8, with games and crafts featuring the Dr. Seuss book "One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish," displays on sea turtles and the challenges they face, and island music by Tom Todd. The new Journey to the Reef exhibit is open with 18 aquariums and 40 species, plus a stingray touch pool. Hawaiian shirts optional. Details: akronzoo.org, 330-375-2550.

Adoption at the zoo: Rescue groups offer pets for adoption at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo entrance from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 9. More than 700 pets have been adopted through the zoo's event since 2001. Details: clemetzoo.com, 216-661-6500.

Bowling for old dogs: Register by Saturday, June 2, to bowl for the Sanctuary for Senior Dogs from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, June 9, at Red Circle Lanes Bar & Grill, Parma. Tickets are $20 each for food, bowling and raffles; call 216-485-9233.

Cookout in Cleveland: The Rainbow Connection Animal Foundation's seventh annual Castaway Cats Cookout runs from 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday, June 9, at the Whiskey Island Marina, 2800 Whiskey Island Drive. Cash bar, meat and vegetarian burgers and hot dogs, classic-rock band at 6 p.m. Free raffle ticket for every five-pound bag or 10-can cat food donation. Tickets are $15 for adults, $7 for children 12 and younger; paypal.com to RCAFCATS@yahoo.com, rcaf.petfinder.org, Box 94143, Cleveland, 44101.

Adoption in Akron: More than 50 animal rescue groups will offer pets at the 11th annual Akron Pet Expo from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 9, at Hardesty Park, 1615 W. Market St. Cutest pet contest, wiener dog races, Dick Goddard.

Rescuing corgis: CorgiAid raises funds with a silent auction at the 15th annual Ohio Corgi Picnic from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 10, at Evers Arena at the Marion County Fairgrounds. Potluck picnic, dog contests. All breeds welcome. Admission is $5 a person, $10 a family. Details: OhioCorgiPicnic@yahoogroups.com, corgiaid.org.

Horse show: Angels Haven Horse Rescue benefits from a horse show at 9 a.m. Sunday, June 10, at the Lewis Road Riding Ring in the Rocky River Metroparks Reservation. Free admission for spectators. Details: angelshavenhorserescue.org, 440-781-5060.

Free vaccinations in Cleveland: The Free Animal Clinic Team vaccinates dogs and cats for the first 100 low-income pet owners to arrive between 2 and 4 p.m. Wednesday, June 13, at Olivet Institutional Baptist Church, 8712 Quincy Ave. Details: 216-531-7766.

Free vaccinations for Cleveland pit bulls: For the Love of Pits offers free vaccinations for pit bulls of low-income residents of Cleveland's Ward 14 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, June 16, at Roberto Clemente Park, West 38th Street and Seymour Avenue. The first 200 pit bulls to arrive will be vaccinated. Up to 50 owners can have a pit heartworm tested for $3.

Great Danes in Westlake: Members of Harlequin Haven Great Dane Rescue will introduce people to their gentle giants from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 16, at Pet Supplies Plus, 30034 Detroit Road. Other Dane owners are invited to bring their dogs. The group has two dozen Danes in Bethel, Oh., that need homes: ohiodanerescue.com.

Pasta for parrots: Parrot Hope Rescue raises funds at 5 p.m. Saturday, June 16, with Pasta in Parrotdise at Metropolitan Plaza, 22901 Millcreek Blvd., Highland Hills. Tickets are $20 for dinner, drinks, raffles, contests and a DJ. Details: parrothope.org.

Bay Village pets: Friends of the Bay Village Kennel will be at the antique and craft show at Cahoon Memorial Park from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 16. Mickey and Minnie Mouse, pets for adoption, microchipping, pet contests. Details: friendsofbayvillagekennel.com.

Pet blessing in Orange: The Temple Emanu El hosts a celebration of animals at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 16, at 4545 Brainard Road. Pets, stuffed animals and photos of pets will be blessed. Chicago-based folksinger Alvin McGovern will lead songs about animals. Refreshments for people and pets and pet-related prizes. Details: teecleve.org, 216-454-1300.

Cat party: Caroline's Kids Sanctuary hosts its birthday bash for cats from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 16, at 7394 Morley Road, Concord Township. Pets welcome. A caricature artist will draw pets and their owners for free. "The girl cats would like PetSmart gift cards, cat food, scoopable litter, paper towels, laundry and dish soap and bleach," director Judy Brown said, "and the boy cats would like gift cards to Home Depot or Lowe's for work around the sanctuary." Cake and drinks will be served at the remodeled home for 250 cats. Details: carolines-kids.org, 440-449-3496.

Dalmatian pups: The 46th annual Western Reserve Dalmatian Club puppy match and potluck picnic is Saturday, June 16, at Columbia Township Park on West River Road at Ohio 82. Free admission for spectators. Details and registration: 440-376-4742.

Bassets in Berea: Ohio Basset Hound Rescue raises money with a dog walk, pizza party and raffle from 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday, June 17, at the Kiwanis pavilion at Coe Lake Park, behind City Hall. Details: 440-243-4592, ohiobassetrescue.org.

Berea ARF needs volunteers: Berea Animal Rescue Friends seeks volunteer drivers, foster homes and cat monitors at the Strongsville and Westgate Petco stores, and dog walkers, cat socializers and fundraisers to build a new shelter. Details: bereaanimalrescue.com, 440-234-2034 or attend a meeting at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 17, at the Berea Library, 7 Berea Commons.

Vaccinations in Berea: Value Pet Care Veterinary Services offers low-cost dog, cat and ferret exams, vaccinations and heartworm and leukemia tests from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 20 and July 18, at Building 25 at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, 164 Eastland Road. Cash payments required. Berea Animal Rescue Friends receive 10 percent of the proceeds. The group seeks shelter volunteers and foster homes, especially for kittens and cats recovering from injuries. Email vounteer@bereaanimalrescue.com or call 440-234-2034.

Vegan eats: Animal activists gather between 5 and 9:30 p.m. Thursday, June 21, for a vegan Asian meal at Bistro 185, 991 East 185th Street in Cleveland. Reservations are $30 per person; bistro185.com, 216-481-9635.

Art show for dogs: The Friends of the Cleveland Kennel hosts its eighth annual Art Fur Animals show from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, June 22, at 1305 West 80th St. Advance tickets are $20 for the live and silent auctions.

Bowling for rhinos: Zookeepers host the 22nd annual Bowling for Rhinos event at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, June 23, at Cloverleaf Lanes, 5619 Brecksville Road, Independence. Proceeds go to sanctuaries in Kenya, Java and Sumatra. More than $100,000 has been donated since 1990. Register at clemetzoo.com or call 216-661-6500, ext. 4452.

Seniors at the zoo: The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo offers free admission to adults 55 and older from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, June 29; 216-661-6500, clemetzoo.com.

Fundraiser in South Euclid: The South Euclid Humane Society hosts Furry Friends Fiesta, a dinner dance and silent auction from 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 30, at the University Suburban Health Center atrium, 1611 Green Road; cityofsoutheuclid.com/humane-society, 216-291-8773.

Golfing for dogs: Canine Lifeline's first annual golf outing is Saturday, July 14, at Dorlon Golf Club in Columbia Station. Tickets are $85 a person for the four-person scramble on 18 holes with a cart, T-shirt, goody bag, two drink tickets, food and door prizes. Sponsors are needed; ljewell@caninelifeline.org, caninelifeline.org.

Dog park in the Metroparks?: Cleveland Metroparks planners are collecting public comments on whether a dog park is needed in one of its reservations. "We need to understand what type of dog park, if any, is needed. What isn't already available in local communities?" said planning chief Patty Stevens. Submit comments before the end of summer by email or mail, 4101 Fulton Pkwy., 44144.

Blankets for pound dogs: For the Dogs Rescue collects used towels and blankets for area pounds. Drop donations at Hollywood Hounds, 10019 West 130th St. in North Royalton, or contact forthedogs_renee@yahoo.com, 440-570-8951.

Cleveland cats: Residents of the Broadway and Slavic Village neighborhoods, ZIP code 44105 in Cleveland, can get owned and stray cats neutered for free through the Public Animal Welfare Society. Call 216-739-0705 to schedule a surgery. Details: 440-442-729.

Parma shelter: The Parma Animal Shelter at 6260 State Road needs volunteers to care for cats and dogs at least two hours a week in the mornings or late afternoons. Foster homes for kittens are also needed; 440-582-4310, parmashelter.org.

Puppy mills: The Humane Society of the United States offers $5,000 rewards for information leading to convictions of puppy mill operators for animal cruelty. Call 1-877-645-5847 (877-MILL-TIP). You can remain anonymous.

Ohio rescue: Rescue Me Ohio shares information on rescued dogs, dogs in danger of being euthanized at county pounds, legislative updates, fundraising events, links to pet transportation and financial assistance for pet owners and more; rescuemeohio.org and on Facebook.

Farm animals in Parma: Stearns Homestead needs donations of cat food, apples, lettuce, carrots, hay, straw and cash; 216-233-9818.

Rescued horses: Happy Trails Farm Animal Sanctuary seeks donations of $26, which pays for grain to feed two horses for a week. The sanctuary in Ravenna has nearly 30 horses rescued from abuse and starvation. Details: happytrailsfarm.org, 330-296-5914.

PAWS needs foster homes: The Public Animal Welfare Society needs more foster homes. PAWS pays for veterinary care, food and litter. Details: pawsohio.org, 440-442-PAWS.

Feral cats: Euclid Beach Feral Cat Project volunteers in Cleveland's North Collinwood neighborhood have captured 700 cats and kittens since April 2009. Most were taken to the Cleveland Animal Protective League for adoption. More than 120 feral cats were vaccinated, neutered and returned to small shelters in the beach area and surrounding neighborhoods, where they're fed daily. More volunteers and donations are needed; ebfcp.org. Checks made out to Northeast Shores Development Corp., with EBFCP written in the memo line, can be mailed to the corporation, 317 East 156th Street, 44110.

Cats in Medina County: Save Ohio Strays, based in Wadsworth, offers vaccinated, neutered cats for $9.99. Details: 440-567-3585.

Pet food pantry: The People Care Pet Pantry in Portage County provides free pet food to Ohio families facing hardships and is seeking donations of pet food, toys, collars, blankets, beds, cat litter, gasoline cards, index cards, printer paper and cash. Details: peoplecarepetpantry.webs.com, 330-389-5116.

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