***This giveaway is now closed – see who won below!***
And the lucky random pet parent who’s about to get a cheery pet portrait is… Kirstin (who’s excited to get a portrait of Lola, her “adorable Boston Terrier/English Bulldog mix”). Congrats Kirstin AND Lola! UPDATE: Kirstin sent us a photo of Lola. Isn’t she a heartbreaker?
Somebody turned six last week around here. And his name rhymes with Schmurger (video evidence to come on Young House Life – we just have to upload it). Anyway, in honor of that exciting canine milestone, we’re hosting an exciting canine giveaway, courtesy of our good friend (and fellow Virginian) Lesli Devito. She’s got an incredible knack for turning a photo of your pet into a brightly colored, cheerful piece of artwork that’ll wake up any wall. So start digging out that perfect snapshot of your pup (or kitty or whatever else) and hunting for the perfect spot for that 20 x 20″ custom painting that just may be coming your way!
- PRIZE: A custom pet painting from Leslie Devito Paintings up to 20″ x 20″ in size (a $500 value)
- TO ENTER: Comment on this post with the words “PAINT MY PET!” and tell us…
- BONUS QUESTION: … what pet you’d want painted. And while you’re at it, what’s one thing that makes your pet especially lovable, weird, loyal, or just generally fun to have around?
- GIVEAWAY CLOSES: Wednesday, October 3rd at 8pm EST or at 10,000 entries (whichever comes first)
- NUMBER OF WINNERS: One
- PRIZE SHIPS: The United States & Canada
- DISCOUNT: 15% off any order when you mention YHL with your order (through October 15th)
- USUAL STUFF: One entry per e-mail address is permitted. The winner will be selected using random.org and announced on Thursday as an update to this post. That’s right, come right back here on Thursday for the announcement of our winner. Good luck…
Note: We aren’t paid or perked for hosting these giveaways, we just do ‘em to thank you awesome folks for stopping in. See our Giveaway FAQ page for more info. Pics courtesy of Lesli Devito.
Rebecca - we are large people says
PAINT MY PET!
I’d love a portrait of our schipperke/pomeranian mix Waffles. She’s a soft & fuzzy cuddleball who loves treats and doesn’t understand why she’d ever want to fetch anything for us when she could just stay on the couch.
Laura says
Paint My Pet!
We would paint our dog Pico, who is a huge black lab and is so adorable with our baby. He has even gone so far as licking her when she is crying and helping out reading her favorite book “Doggies,” by barking and howling in all the right spots. He’s a pretty amazing big brother.
Bee says
PAINT MY PET!
I’d get my sister’s dog Sheba painted for her. Sheba is living with my parents while my sister is in college, and both Sheba and my sister miss each other! She is a black version of Burger and has just as much personality!
Helen says
Paint my pet! I would love to have my sweet Cockapoo Trixie painted. She’s the sweetest, smartest dog in the whole world (not that I’m biased or anything…)
Michelle says
Paint my pet!
I have two greyhounds who I would love to have paintings of! I would choose one of them and then buy a painting of the other so neither is left out. They’re both rescue dogs and we can’t help but marvel that for ex-racers, they are SO lazy!
Rachel M. says
PAINT MY PET!
I would like my dog Tiny Eevee, she really is tiny, painted because she is truely a special little girl. I found her on the side of the road when she was only 3 weeks old and less than 1 lb in weight. I was driving down a coountry road getting some time to think after having a bad day and I saw a tiny speck in the road. This tiny speck turned into my little buddy! After bottle-feeding her for 2 weeks and giving her special vitamins and antibiotics from the vet she survived and will be celebrating her first birthday this week!
Michelle says
Paint my pet!
My dog EmmyLou…I had to put her down a week and a half ago. I had her for 10 years, she was so sweet despite being neglected terribly before I got her. I miss her so much….
Katie says
Paint my pet! I have a pug Rex who just loves posing for pictures, especially if he knows he’s doing something adorable!
Jenn says
PAINT MY PET. I’d have to go with my kitty Cicely who we lost last year. We all miss her dearly – she was an odd little cat and we loved her – having a portrait would bring smiles to our families faces.
Denise says
“PAINT MY PETS!”
I have two miniature dachshunds and they are the most beautiful, adorable and sweet creatures ever. They are like my kids (I have two kids as well). Bella thinks she’s a kid and Sophie hops like a bunny and purrs like a cat. This would make a great conversational picture about my babies.
Amber N. says
PAINT MY PET! If I could I would want my adorable Yorkie Scrappy and miniture Australian Sheppard Daisy painted because they are best friends and both were given to me as a wedding gift from my hubby!
Debra Cripps says
Paint My Pet!
I have a dear little shih tzu I would love to have a portrait of!
chrissy says
PAINT MY PET!
I’d probably have my sister’s dog painted since she is so attached to him and they’ve been separated for almost a year (she’s been on the road since March). One thing that makes him unique is that he had an inner ear infection a few years ago (he’s fine now) and as a result, he always cocks his head to one side. As if to say, “are you sure I can’t have another snack?”
Lee says
PAINT MY PET!
I’d love for you to paint my dog Cooper, who isn’t interested in most human food but LOVES tortilla chips. Weird.
Laura says
paint my pet! I’d love to have a picture of my cat painted, who is especially funny looking while hanging out on his back with his belly up and tongue frequently hanging out. He knows how to relax…
Monica says
Paint my Pet!
I would love a portrait of my shiba inu!
Alison says
PAINT MY PET!
I’d love my sweet 12 year old beagle Jackson painted. His old age has started taking a toll on him but he is the sweetest dog. He was my first baby and now my 4 year old twins have developed a strong bond with him and he is so patient with them and all their craziness!
S. says
Please PAINT MY PET!
I would paint one of my cats, Bailey. He has an ear-piecing scream (especially at 2am), an ego the size of the house, a brain the size of a microbe, and no respect for personal boundaries. Because of that, he is awesome.
GingerMae says
PAINT MY PET!
That’s a toss up between my stepdog and my chickens. I would probably go with the dog!
Robyn says
Paint my pet! He’s soooooo freaking cute!
Elizabeth says
PAINT MY PET!! I would have my dog Amber painted. She has been with me 11 years, which included my high school and college graduations, all of my moves, and marrying my husband. She has been my constant through everything–she is precious to me!
Andrea says
Paint my pet!!!
I would want my black lab Laila painted. I think she’s the most beautiful dog in the world but I guess I’m partial :)
Traci says
Paint My Pet – We have 2 cats, 2 dogs and 2 rabbits, but I would have to choose my Dorkie (Dachshund/Yorkie mix) Lola because she is my soul-mate. She is also the smartest, cutest dog I have ever known. Really, she is too smart and it gets her into all sorts of trouble. But, since she is my soul-mate, I mostly think her antics are adorable and proof of her amazing intelligence. :) She is 9 and has had a very rough year with a back inury and a bout of Pancreatitis that she almost didn’t make it through. Her squirrel chasing days are over, but she has a good life otherwise.
Elsa says
PAINT MY PET! I would have my kitty Harley painted, he will tap you on the arm with his paw if you stop petting him.
Bethany says
PAINT MY (PARENTS’) PET!
We don’t have any pets, but my parents have a boxer named Tagg who has been keeping my dad company since his retirement. I’d love to be able to surprise them with this!!!
Annie says
PAINT MY PET!
Ava and I rescued each other on Valentine’s Day this year. It’s very sad to say, but I don’t have a single picture of my sweet rottie, shepherd, and who-knows-what-else puppy anywhere in my house! I think a painting would be just the way to start!
Amy says
PAINT MY PET!!
I have a Shih Tzu/poodle mix named Lely (rhymes with Jelly), although usually only answers to “Puppy”.
She is 9 years old and I love her more than I love most people :)
Andrea says
PAINT MY PET!
I’d want my dog painted! We rescued him 2 years ago and he is such a wonderful dog. He brings us so much happiness and always gives us a good laugh.
Amber says
Paint my pet! I’d want to have our 3 yr old dog, Jasmine, painted. She’s a very friendly-in-your-face-pet/kiss-me dog. We love her! :)
Lee Ann says
PAINT MY PET! My granddaughter’s little chihuahua Tink. I’m afraid Burger might fall in love with her when he sees her picture! Ha!
Ashley says
Paint my pet! Our brindle boxer/lab would be one hot doggie-model.
Kate B says
PAINT MY PET! My cat Molly has the biggest personality. While we have two cats (honestly, if I won one, I’d probably just have to shell out for the other), Molly was my first cat ever and she is a beauty.
Jorja says
PAINT MY PET!
Erica says
Paint my pet please
Catherine says
PAINT MY PET!!! I would love to hang a painting of my feisty kitty, Sputnik.
Cathryn Hill says
PAINT MY PET!
I would have our toy/mini poodle, Duncan painted. We rescued him about 6 months ago. He is our starter baby, but he is up and down crazy! We swear he’s really part cat! He curls up like a cat in sleeping, is constantly grooming himself, and will play with his ball by batting with his paws and nose…we will probably never have another pet after him, we love him so much!
Daniele says
PAINT MY PET! We have 2 Italian Greyhounds, Vinny and Gia. They both are the sweetest dogs ever with lots of personality, though Vinny is a bit more of a cuddlebug (Gia only likes to cuddle with Vinny). Unfortunately Vinny is in critical condition in the hospital after suffering from a pellet gunshot that went through his whole body, hitting multiple organs in its path. He endured over 5 hours of surgery Friday morning and is still fighting for his life – he is our little angel and we would love a portrait of his happy little face! (Completely understand if the above is too sad and heavy for the blog here, so please delete the details if necessary)
Jill says
“PAINT MY PET!” Our dog Flag would be the portrait subject. He’s a mala-mutt (malamute, bassett hound, collie mix) and my husband’s best bud. My husband has been under the weather a lot lately and Flag hasn’t left his side (even sleeps by his spot on the sofa during the day).
Happy Birthday, Burger!
Ashley says
PAINT MY PET!! We have two of the most ornery pugs. They are unique because they have so much personality. We have been “speaking for them” since day 1 and now our 3yo even makes up voices for the pugs too. Pick us!! Baxter and Sofia would be eternally grateful!
Becca says
PAINT MY PET!!
I would likely get a painting of my Italian Greyhound that passed away earlier this summer. She was 14.5 yrs old and the most awesome dog ever. I’ve had a real hard time since her passing, but remembering how great she was makes me smile
Kelly says
PAINT MY PET!!
My little Zoeie is a 5lb spoiled rotten diva! She is almost 12 years old and sadly, I feel we are almost to the point of loosing her. I would love to have her her captured forever in paint…
Thanks!
Rebecca says
PAINT MY PET!
I’d probably want a painting for someone else, because I just don’t fancy an art piece of my pets hanging around the house. But my 3 month old kittens are still super cute!
valerie shea says
PAINT MY PET
I have 2 pets- Paisley (jack russell mix) and Scrappy (sheppard mix).
Scrappy is the braun and Paisley is the brain of the operation (we like to think of them as pinkey & the brain). Paisley is about 90lbs smaller than Scrappy and will get him to do her grunt work (ie: tipping the trash can over so she can enjoy the contents).
It is so funny how they both have such strong personalities – LOVE this give away!
(:
Meredith says
Puh-lease PAINT MY PET! Scout is the handsomest dog in the neighborhood and loves to lick baby Ada’s spit-up (both gross and adorable at the same time).
Sus says
“PAINT MY PET!” I’d like to have Max painted. He was a toy poodle who thought he was a rottweiler. He harassed the neighboring black labs daily! Such a character.
Anna says
PAINT MY PET!
I would have our 3 year old black lab – Rose Kennedy – painted.
Meghan says
Paint my pet!
We had two dogs, and our older one is 11. We hope she lives forever and ever and ever, but we have many photos of her to remember our time together. We’d love to have a painting of her!
Jennifer M. says
Paint my Pet!! Please!! I would want our sweet puppy Zoe painted. She’s a springer spaniel and is just about the cutest thing to ever walk the earth! (not that I’m biased or anything!;))
She’s spunky and LOVES to play fetch.
Hanna says
Paint my pet! Would love to have Lola our boxer painted like this :)
Amy says
Paint my Pet! I have the naughtiest & smartest doodle on the planet.