FEA TURES Q& A w i t h t h e Cor n d og Queen -------------------------------------BY: ALANA HOLT STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
-------------------------------------As I stood outside the door, anticipating barking dogs and the one and only Fletcher Corny Dog Heiress Amber Fletcher to meet me at the door, I couldn?t help but recall a couple dads making the same dad joke: ?I bet she has a weenie dog!? Amber and her mom Glenda ?GG? Fletcher welcomed me into GG?s home where it?s obvious the Fletcher family is proud to be from Texas with their warm greeting and Texas-shaped pool in the backyard. The Corny Dog Heiress has taken on her role in the family business
with pride, but while she is the Corny Dog Heiress of Texas by day, she?s a gentle and loving mom to her own dogs, two Maltipoo mixes Jack and Sophia, both 2, and her Goldendoodle Finnegan, 5? no weenie dogs. Amber, who wore red in honor of her late father Neil Fletcher Jr. (aka Skip the ?Corny Dog King?), is a kind, compassionate and strong-willed woman with a love for dogs whether they?re the deep fried corny dogs at the fair or her own fur babies waiting to greet her after along day at work. Sophia, Jack and Finnegan couldn?t have asked for a better dog mom and Texas couldn?t have asked for a Corny Dog Heiress.
WHAT HAS IT BEEN LIKE TO CARRY OUT THE FLETCHER CORNY DOG LEGACY? Carrying on the legacy of my father and grandfather is a role that comes with its blessings, challenges, family dynamics, and a lot of corny dogs! To be part of something bigger than yourself (as big as the state of Texas) requires you to rise above your own insecurities. Working to be that person who fulfills the role they were raised to be has been one of life?s sweetest gifts to me. Working in the family business also allows me to still feel close to my father, who passed in 2017.
YOU?RE THE TEXAS CORNDOG QUEEN BUT WHERE DID YOUR LOVE FOR DOGS COME FROM? I have been an animal lover since birth. In my early childhood I think I "barked" more than I talked. Growing up in the country we always had cats, dogs, and a couple horses. Dogs are the ultimate furry companions in my experience. They are so special and in-tune with us. They know when we've had a rough day and greet us with wagging tails and kisses; they are our companion on walks, vacations, and family nights. They share in our joy with new additions the family, or comfort us when we are in a time of grief. They never judge, never tell our secrets, and are always loyal to us.
WHAT MADE YOU WANT TO FOSTER AND ADOPT YOUR THREE FUR BABIES? I remember that year during the fair the breeder would send me weekly photo updates all fair, and with each photo I grew more and more excited about my doodle love that I would soon be bringing home. My German shepherd at the time had no idea her life was about to change! She was very high maintenance and often bored, I thought adding another dog would help. Bella (my shepherd) instantly took to him and for the next 4 10 | TEXASDOGMAGAZINE.COM
