Five years ago today I wrote my first post on the KC Dog Blog. I think it may have been 2 days later that someone actually visited my blog. But today is the official birthday.
It's hard to believe it's been 5 years.
Over the past 5 years I've had 1708 posts. That's 341 posts a year. So, essentially, I've missed posting for only about 117 days in the past 5 years.
During that time I've accumulated nearly 1 million page views, and nearly 10,000 comments. That's pretty cool.
Thank you. Thanks for reading. Thanks for commenting and sharing your experiences. I've learned a lot over the past 5 years from the comments here and off-line email conversations.
Over the coming months, I'm probably going to adjust the flow for the blog a little bit -- you may or may not really even notice the difference.
There are a lot of places for people to get news and information now that weren't available even 2 years ago. There are more people sharing links and opinions. That's a good thing. But it kind of changes what I feel like my role in this whole information stream is and I'm going to evolve this blog accordingly.
Thanks for reading over the past 5 years. We're making a lot of progress out there....
Happy Birthday Brent! I started reading your blog after coming home from the No More Homeless Pets conference in October 2008 and I've never stopped. In the crazy world of animal welfare you are the voice of reason. I appreciate your credibility and your willingness to tackle the tough issues with a fair, balanced approach. I'm looking forward to the next 5 years!
Posted by: Kathy Pobloskie | August 26, 2011 at 08:14 AM
I wonder what the average life of a blog is. Five years seems really great to me. Thank you.
Posted by: YesBiscuit! | August 26, 2011 at 08:50 AM
Happy birthday and many more. I think the good guys in the dog world are gaining momentum thanks to some great blogs like yours.
Posted by: Jan | August 26, 2011 at 11:41 AM
Happy Birthday.
Your blog has been a never ending gift to us all.
Posted by: J.M. | August 26, 2011 at 12:05 PM
Happy Birthday!
Posted by: Robert | August 26, 2011 at 12:23 PM
Happy birthday! As has been said above, your objectiveness and your fairness to so many different topics are the top reason that I and so many other people return so frequently. Looking forward to another 5 ( or 50!) years!
Posted by: PetDocsOnCall09 | August 26, 2011 at 12:35 PM
Brent: Thank you so much for all of the work you've put into this, and I'm happy to hear you will continue. I've learned so much from your blog. It's a great public service! --Ellen
Posted by: pitbull friend | August 26, 2011 at 12:38 PM
Happy Birthday Brent! Any cake left??
Posted by: Andrea | August 26, 2011 at 01:07 PM
It was an ice cream cake - -a little melty but still a little left.
Posted by: Brent | August 26, 2011 at 01:10 PM
The voice of reason . . . that's how I think of you, too. I especially appreciate your posts that contain a lot of numbers. Happy birthday and thank you!
Posted by: Karen F. | August 26, 2011 at 01:13 PM
Happy Birthday KC Dog Blog (Brent)! Thanks for keeping us all educated. I have used your blog and references as starting points for a lot of research. In addition, I recommend your blog to anybody, stating it is one of my personal favorites. Keep up the great work!
Posted by: Carianne | August 26, 2011 at 01:14 PM
Congratulations!
Posted by: Valerie | August 26, 2011 at 01:33 PM
Hi Brent,
In the world of blogging, five years is VERY impressing.
Congratulation on your perseverance and, of course, happy birthday and many happy returns!
Hanna
Posted by: Hanna at Dog Products | August 26, 2011 at 01:33 PM
Happy 5th Birthday - I check with you every work day...part of my routine. You seem to have the gift of calm (thanks for sharing) Thank you for all your hard work.
Posted by: mary francis | August 26, 2011 at 01:44 PM
That's amazing! Wish I had your drive to blog ALMOST daily about such amazing topics!
Posted by: Annmarie Hill, DVM | August 26, 2011 at 11:21 PM
Thank you for writing!!!!
Posted by: Paula G From Indiana | August 27, 2011 at 01:24 AM
Congratulationes from Germany.
I am watching your blog for three years now - stumbled upon it, as I was doing some research about the shelter situation in the US - and since then I am a regular visitior.
Posted by: Dominic | August 27, 2011 at 04:04 AM
I just came across your blog. That's a lot of posts! Happy Birthday!
Posted by: Rick | August 27, 2011 at 07:31 AM
Thanks for all your hard work, Brent and Happy 5th Birthday! I can't remember exactly when I first found you, but it was shortly after I got my first pit-mix who will be 5 next month. You are a true animal advocate and set a great example to so many people.
Posted by: Jennifer Brighton | August 28, 2011 at 01:09 AM
I guess I've been a reader for less than a year, because I don't remember getting a chance to wish you a happy birthday last year, so happy blog birthday! I've learned a lot from this blog.
Posted by: M.C. | August 28, 2011 at 02:43 AM
I'm a bit late, but Happy Birthday. It would be even happier if you didn't have to write about 90 percent of the crap you post (and that's not a reflection on you or the blog - it's a reflection on the stupid crap that shouldn't even exist!)
Posted by: kmk | August 29, 2011 at 09:52 AM
Nice blog, Happy Birthday Brent!I was really appreciating the article you made.
Posted by: Dianna | April 26, 2017 at 04:52 AM
This is such an inspiring story! Happy Birthday.
Nice blog it's good to read.
Posted by: Patricko | May 09, 2017 at 12:10 AM