***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.
E.D. Rambo says
Paint My Pet! I’d have Leslie paint my parent’s beloved Scotch Collie, Duffel, who died last New Year’s Eve suddenly of a particularly horrible, undiagnosed cancer.
Katharine says
PAINT MY PET!
Well, actually, paint my fiancé’s pet (I have … ahem … several cats and two dogs, so there’s no way I could choose!). Ed’s dog Zulan, a German Shepherd/Husky mix, has been with him through thick and thin for twelve years — long before we met. He’s a rescue, and I think he’s also rescued Ed from some tough times by just being the terrific, loyal, loving companion that he is.
Kadee says
PAINT MY PET! My chocolate lab Macy, she thinks she’s a human and I swear she can tell time!
Jessica says
PAINT MY PET!
I’d have our two dogs, Ava and Adora painted! They are both rescues and we love their personalities – they aren’t sisters by birth, but they are now inseparable!
Jackie K. says
PAINT MY PET!!
I’d want a painting of our 7 year old Scottie, Franklin. He’s just the bees knees.
Shannon regan says
PAINT MY PET!!!!! I would want my 2 year old pit bull, Chloe painted. We bought her just six weeks old. She was the only female in her litter, the rest brindle males. When we brought her home we noticed she had a small white heart on the back of her neck. The most lovable pup ever, so it fit her. When she was a year and a half she was abused by our cousin while we went on vacation. He shattered her leg and caused internal bruising. After some serious surgery and 6 months of being stuck in a cage, not allowed to play or run due to the brace/screws… She is still the most lovable dog.
Stephanie R. says
PAINT MY PET!
I’d have our family dog, Lotto painted. He died when I was 6 but I still miss his cuddling and playfulness!
Emily says
PAINT MY PET! Her name is Nellie and she is the goofiest, most lovable houndy dog ever :)
Kelsey says
PAINT MY PET
It would be my mutt, Nomad. He’s too cute for his own good.
david g says
PAINT MY PET!
Amber says
PAINT MY PET! I would have my chocolate lab, Titus, painted. He’s super fun and always ready for an adventure!
Margaret says
PAINT MY PET!
We have an English Setter named Ella and we’d love to have her painted. On purpose, that is. Leggy with flowing feather on her legs, tail and ears, she manages to be both elegant and doofy all at the same time, kind of like the Barbie of the dog world. Her tail never stops wagging, unless something is really wrong or she’s asleep. And we love at least as much as you love Burger (maybe more, if you go by weight – she’s 60 lbs!)
PS – Did you know that it was Clifford the Big Red Dog’s birthday last week? He turned 50!
Allison says
Paint my Pet! I would have portraits painted of my white boxer Amos and our black cat Curry. Ebony and Ivory! :)
Ashley says
“PAINT MY PET!” I have a Maltese dog I’d love painted. I think most, we love my dog’s needy personality.
Kasey says
Paint my Pet! I would have our dog Julz painted. She is such a good dog and any time a cheese wrapper is opened she comes running to you… not sure why because she never gets people food.
Lizzy says
Please PAINT MY PET! Roz is a one year old lab-spaniel mix who loves to snuggle with anyone when she’s not chasing squirrels. She also has what we call “toehawks,” which are the little tufts of fur that stick up between her toes.
Sally says
PAINT MY PET!
Since we don’t have human kids yet, our dog Diamond is our pride and joy. She’s a spunky Boston Terrier who just lights up our lives!
Nicole says
PAINT MY PET!
I’d love to get my miniature schnauzer, Haley, a portrait. She is quite the protective dog and barks at anything and everything, but when she gets to know you, will be your best friend forever.
Abby says
“PAINT MY PET!” I have a 5 year old black lab named Cooper. He’s always excited and happy to see us…I think he’s one of those “forever puppies” that will always be a ball of energy!
Courtney says
PAINT MY PET!
We lost my beloved Golden Retriever, Reade last year and I would love this to remember him!
Kelli says
Pain my pet! I’d love to have a cute little portrait of Brady our papillon mix. He’s the funniest when he’s chasing bubbles and leaves in the water at the lake
Thanks for the Canadian giveaway :)
Stephanie says
PAINT MY PET! I’d have my pooch Benny painted. He’s so sweet, and he has the best ears. One points straight up and the other flops down, too cute.
Kit Darling says
PAINT MY PET! Ali is the greatest boxer, he thinks he is a person and loves ICE! Free treats :)
theresa a. says
Paint my pet!
I don’t have my own dog now that I’m on my own but our sweet family dog riley is quite the lovable lady! She only barks at the UPS/fedex man. Seriously. It’s quite nice though really, quiet, and we always know when a package is arriving! Not sure what Ill do if I ever get my own pup who is noisy!
ashley says
paint my pet! my best friend comet died last month, and my family would love something like this to remember him with.
Nicole Aycock says
PAINT MY PET! We have a miniature english bulldog who thinks her 55 lbs self is a lap baby. That’s right not lap dog, lap baby!
Jennifer B. says
Paint my pet! I would have to get a painting of my dog Manning. I got him 2 years ago (on 10/10/10) and he’s the best cuddle partner. He also looks at me with thoughtful eyes, as though he can understand exactly what I’m saying :)
Lindsey Singletary says
PAINT MY PET!
I would have my cat painted because he is my sweet old man who I have had for a while and he always get the short end of the stick since my dog is the biggest baby in the world and gets so much attention.
Kasey P. says
PAINT MY PET! I would get my yellow Lab, Andy, painted. He is insane but I love him, the first week we got him he ate (and later pooped) a sock and like $1 in change.
Molly O. says
PAINT MY PET!!!
I would have her paint our Bijon-Poo BOJI. She is a cutie…a bit of a dog-snob (doesn’t really like other dogs), and is quite the prima donna.
EH says
PAINT MY PET!
I would love a portrait of my Australian Shepherd. He is my baby and a complete cuddle bug. He only has a nub for a tail so his whole bum wiggles when he is excited.
Maegan says
PAINT MY PET!
I would love to have a painting of my dog, Toby. He is such a goof. He is over 100 lbs but if anyone sits on the floor at my house, he insists on sitting in their lap.
Mallory says
PAINT MY PET!!!
My pup Santana is also 6 years old — a beagle, chihuahua mix who is HILARIOUS. She has the most expressive dog-face I’ve ever seen and my favorite love-able thing about her is that she goes NUTS for burrowing under afghans (only afghans, not any other type of blanket). She will be completely ignoring me for the entire day, but as soon as I have an afghan on my lap, she’s on the couch beside me glaring until I lift the afghan up and let her under.
Melissa says
Paint my pet! I’d lovvvve to get a painting of our family dog, Milo, made. My mom would flip out!
Meggen says
PAINT MY PET! – I’d love to have a great painting of our Lab “Sir Bennington of the Hills” aka Benny. Such a fancy name for a playful pup, and tomorrow is his 2nd birthday!
Laura M says
PAINT MY PET! definitely would get my white siberian husky Skyler painted. He is such a ham he deserves a portrait painted :)
Courtney M. says
PAINT MY PET! My lab-hound-great dane mix, Abraham Lincoln, is the funniest, sweetest, most talkative dog in the world. He’s famous for being such a gentle giant, to the point where families (and not just mine) come over to visit him around the holidays. I’ve had him for 7 years and my husband for 6, so everyone knows who’s king in our house. I’ve been begging for a painting of Abraham so this would be perfect.
Kasey says
paint my pet! Our dog Roxy would look too cute as a painting. She loves this green blanket that was on our sofa so much that where ever we put it, is where she lays.
Brittany says
Paint my pet! Harper is an enormous cat who loves to jump high to catch toy mice we toss in the air.
Becky says
PAINT MY PET! Penny, our adorable boxer, I’m sure would love to be the subject of a painting. In fact, she’s the theme for our son’s nursery. We have photos of her hanging now, but a painting would be icing on the cake! And what makes her especially great to have around? Our 8-month old son and her are becoming best friends, which is so cute to watch. He giggles almost every time she jumps, chases a ball, scratches herself, …
Jenn says
PAINT MY PET!!
I would love to have one of these cute paintings of my Chihuahua Roxy. She’s actually my first pet ever and my now husband and I adopted her 6 years ago. She absolutely loves everyone and is so entertaining but at the same time very relaxed (she’s 11). She’s so chill in fact, that if we put something on her head (a soft toy, a sock, etc…. I know we’re goofy but it’s funny), she just sits there like it’s no big deal. I’m sure it comes through but she’s my sunshine. :)
Brooke says
PAINT MY PET!
My girl, Masey, is the prettiest yellow lab you’ve ever seen!
Jenn says
I would totally get my cat Lola painted! She is famous for an interesting 10 pm routine of tearing through the apartment and jumping from furniture to furniture. I think she knows it’s close to bedtime and she just needs to get her energy out so she can snuggle appropriately :)
Shannon says
PAINT MY PET! I’d love to have our Rottweiler Sadie painted – we rescued her just over a month ago! She weighs 75 lbs. and thinks she’s a lapdog. She hops right on top of whoever is sitting on the couch!
Nashville Jill says
PAINT MY PET!! Although she’s not officially mine, I’d have my mom’s dog painted. She’s hysterical and gets SO excited to see me when I come over. Plus, she’s ridiculously cute!
Lauren W. says
Paint my pet! I’ve got two precious pups so it would be a difficult choice of which one to choose, but regardless I would love to have a portrait of my furbabies!
Sarah says
PAINT MY PET! I’d love to have a painting of my pup. I think he is hilarious, especially because he acts more like a human than a dog a lot of the time. I’m afraid that means we spoil him too much, but he’s just too cute!
Kristen says
PAINT MY PET! Well, actually, my friend’s pet. I dog sit for him (Bosun) quite a bit and would love to give his parents a painting of him running around. It would be a great surprise and fun for me too.
Kim says
PAINT MY PET! I would get a painting of my sweet beagle Amos. He’s crazy, but I love him! Probably because he’s a momma’s boy! :)
Allie says
PAINT MY PET!
My boxer, Bones, is one handsome fella. He loves taking long naps with his stuffed pig named Omelette and has been known to ham it up on walks and receive hot dogs from our neighbors’ grills for being so cute. There’s just no living with him after that! :)