The Dogfather

 2) Many people blog for different reasons. What is your ultimate goal as a blogger?

My ultimate goal is to provide information to Houston’s dog loving population and to share news of events and activities that benefit animals, rescue groups, non-profits and the like.

 3) How long did you think about it before you started blogging and what was the catalyst for your first post?

I didn’t really think about it, I just started one day with a fun pic of Isabella. I started sharing more photos and getting readers photos and then quickly started to expand into promotion of groups, activities and animal related news.  

 4) What do you hope readers take away from reading your blogs?

I hope they will learn more about the many programs, people and activities that are helping animals in need in our community.  I am also an advocate for spaying and neutering and I hope that all my readers will learn the benefits of spaying and neutering as a means to curb animal overpopulation and related suffering.

 5) What do you find to be the most challenging aspect of maintaining a blog? How do you choose to address it?

Time.  It is extremely hard to post on a regular basis when you have a full time career and a family to take care of.  I have set aside several hours a day to post and have had to focus on staying organized.

 6) What other blogs do you enjoy reading and why?

 I enjoy FashionHouston.com, RealEstalker, and Chloe Dao’s blog.  They are varied and interesting.  I love to view real estate, which is RealEstalker is so fun.

 7) If you could narrow it down to one answer, what do you love the most about Houston? Why?

 The people.  I find Houston to be so diverse and unique and I think there is a place for everyone in this community!

 8) How has blogging changed your life?

I have learned a lot more about social media and have seen how much it can help promote great things.

 9) Has the city of Houston brought you any local advantages or disadvantages that affect your blog?

I would say an advantage as I have lived here for many years and had a large base to promote the blog to.  

 10)  Do you have a favorite post on your blog?

 I love an interview I did with now Mayor Annise Parker.  It was great to hear her take on Houston’s animal’s needs and how she would address them.

 11)  Have you had any interesting reactions from your blog (either on the Internet or in real life)

I have had so many positive reactions and Isabella has as well.  She is very well known and its always so fun for me to see people recognize her at dog events from the blog.  I am now referred to as Isabella’s dad most places and I love that!