On the morning of March 7, 2025, at approximately 9:00 a.m., law enforcement personnel from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at a property located at 1355 Tulip Avenue in rural Washington County, Iowa.
The property is home to BR’s Dobermans, a dog breeding business owned and operated by Terry Yoder.
During the course of the investigation, multiple Doberman breed dogs were humanely removed from the business and property. The removal process was carried out with the assistance of the Animal Rescue League of Iowa, Paws and More Animal Shelter of Washington, Iowa City Animal Shelter, and a State of Iowa Certified Veterinarian.
The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities will release additional information as it becomes available.
Officials emphasize that this incident is currently an allegation, and all individuals involved are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.