Ah, the Netherlands. A land of frigid seasons, perfect for snuggling up with that special someone. But what if that special someone wears horseshoes instead of clogs? Dutch officials are beginning to recognize a growing bestiality problem as a result of lenient laws for getting it on with those less man than beast.
In March 2004, a 65-year-old man in Utrecht escaped sentencing after he was caught red-handed having sexual intercourse with a pony. Since this case, MPs in the Netherlands have been facing increasing pressure to reconsider a ruling that does not outlaw bestiality provided the animal is not hurt in the process. Joost Eerdmans, a populist LPF MP, is one of many in favour of a total ban on sex with animals, suggesting that it is "a far-reaching attack on the physical integrity of the animal and can never occur with the consent of the animal."