Charlotte's 'Treatsy Roll' Truck Brings Joy to Pets, Wins NC Business Award – K 104.7
A mobile pet treat business earned state recognition this month when officials named it a "Certified North Carolina Destination Business." The venture runs from a vintage 1996 Subaru Sambar, bringing fresh-made snacks to Charlotte's four-legged friends.
Amy Bossard crafts her products with local supplies from three counties: Gaston, Lincoln, and Cleveland. Her truck stocks an array of options, but two stand out as customer picks: crispy ostrich liver bits and chewy trachea strips.
"I always approach the dogs or have the dogs approach me," Bossard said, per The Charlotte Observer. "I try not to scream and squeal if there's a cute puppy or something."
State officials selected the truck as one of 33 ventures for their new initiative. This program boosts small operations through specialized coaching and tools aimed at drawing more visitors to community shopping districts.
After moving from Portland in 2018, she started small: just a tent in a friend's lot. Two years later, she upgraded to her truck, now known as "Treatsy Roll."