County set to approve commercial dog kennel
(5/7/2021)
A proposed dog breeding operation near Utica may mean that Winona County will see an influx of fluffy Yorkshire terriers.
In March, applicant Henry Yoder asked the Winona County Planning Commission to permit a new dog breeding facility on his father Elmer’s land, in addition to an existing one on Yoder’s property. In April, the commission recommended approval, and the permit application will go before the County Board on Tuesday.
In 2015, Yoder, as well as several other Amish dog breeders, were the subject of a social media and email protest campaign from animal rights activists as they sought (and received) permits for their breeding operations.