***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.
Carol P says
PAINT MY PET! Actually Cooper the rescue dachshund is my daughter’s dog; we have joint custody so she can travel and work long hours. Cooper is a clown about everything – he talks when he wants to eat, brings toys and talks when he wants to play and loves his Cosy Cave Snoozer bed (that he can totally bury himself in) more than anything. He is a ham that has brought great joy into our lives, part time, when we old retired people thought we had had our last pet.
Janice says
“PAINT MY PET”
My doodle Finnegan. He likes to bark at fur bunnies under the furniture. Yes, worse than a nagging mother, but really funny.
Kimberly says
Paint My Pet!
I’d LOVE a painting of our baby girl Bella. She’s nine years old, which is senior citizen for a boxer, and she’s the sweetest, most loving dog a family could ask for. She’ll always hold a very special place in our lives and hearts. Her special talent is ‘bark-uuming,’ which is very handy with all the food our 4.5 year old drops on the floor!
Sarah says
Paint my pet!
I’d have a portait painted of my Miniature Pinscher, Tyto! He fearlessly crushes bugs for me by rolling on them (quite like Burger, I believe).
Teresa says
Paint my pet! I’d have a portrait of my 14-year old cockatiel, Jamila painted. He is getting into his golden years and deserves to be immortalized in paint!
Jen says
PAINT MY PET!
I’d want a portrait of my kitties, Peanut Butter and Jelly. They bring so much joy to our lives with their daily antics and unconditional love.
Sarah says
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D'Et Heffington says
PAINT MY PET! I would absolutely love to have my little rescue puppy, Winston, painted. He’s a goofy lab/golden retriever cross that we’ve had for about 4 years. He makes us laugh every single day. Our other dog is more serious, but Winston is just not. He has this goofy “old man bark” that we joke about being what Clint Eastwood would sound like as a dog. He loves to cuddle with the cat and when he’s on the floor alone lays on his back with his arms flopping out in crazy directions. It would be SO cool to have a painting of him. Thank you so much for the giveaway.
Lauren M. says
PAINT MY PET!! I would get my little miniature dachshund painted! She is the sweetest little dog with many quirks (like her owners) to keep us entertained!
Emily says
PAINT MY PET!
Bernoulli the Italian greyhound; loves tomato juice. what a weirdo!
melanie dahlan says
Paint my pet
Our dog is a corgi mix named yoda and she is a girl. She is just so funny looking.
Annie Hollywood says
PAINT MY PET! I would have my first-ever pet as a grownup (and my husband’s first dog ever) Pinto painted. He is an adorable people lover who makes friends wherever we go. He looks like the dog Uggie from The Artist and also enjoys doing tricks.
katie says
PAINT MY PET. The puppy my roommate and I got the day my boyfriend and I broke up.
Rebecca says
PAINT MY PET!
I would paint my German shepherd. She and my husky LOVE to chase the laser from a laser pointer all around our house! It’s hilarious!
Jan says
Paint my Pet!
Ruby- just makes me love lots of things- walks Squirrel chasing and more!
mary says
PAINT MY PET!
We just rescued two kittens (brothers) from a shelter and would love to capture them in a painting! Our other cat died suddenly last year and I regret that we never got a really good portrait of her. Thanks for the opportunity!
Gary says
Paint my pet!
Sara says
Paint my Pet! I would love a painting of my dog Gus. Gus is an awesome dog because he is the most mellow and chill dog you will ever meet.
Deena says
PAINT MY PET! I would get my little girl painted – she’s a 75 lb Chocolate Lab named Bailey. She is my bestest friend, even though she hates all my kisses! She wakes me up in the middle of the night to get under the covers and snuggle in my legs. She must be walked by 7 am or else she gets crazy! I love her so much.
Callie Beall says
Paint my Pet! We would get our only pet, our dog Lexie, painted. She is the sweetest thing. Every night she comes to both sides of our bed for my husband and I to tell her goodnight. Once we both pet her and tell her goodnight, she goes to her crate and goes straight to sleep. (She is an 85 lb American Bulldog, so she will put her head on the bed for you to tell her goodnight)
Colleen says
paint my pet!
Alicia says
PAINT MY PET! Miss Molly Manute, my 2-year-old pitbull mix is such a sociable sweetheart. She has never met a dog or child she doesn’t like and is amazingly gentle with the tiniest of the lot, be they babies or tea cup yorkies. When we walk, she always stops to meet everyone and everyone knows her name. Sometimes, while walking in town, people (who we don’t recognize) shout out her name and call her over for snuggles. Seriously. We’ve stopped bringing her with us when we sit outside at dinner in town because she’s so popular that we barely get a chance to eat or converse.
Kendra Randall says
PAINT MY PET! I’d have a picture of my childhood dog, Pepper, painted for my parents who recently had to put her down this past Easter. They are empty-nesters now, so I think it was especially difficult. This would be a sweet reminder of her!
Liz S. says
Paint my pet!
My favorite dog ever, Friday! German shepherd and corgi mix. Best dog ever!
Lindsay says
PAINT MY PET! We rescued a lab/husky puppy in March and she has brought so much joy to our lives! She’s a big white ball of fluff and we’d love to capture her in a colorful print!
Pamela Heller says
PAINT MY PET! I would have my dog, Stoutland (named after a pokemon character), painted. He is a special dog who was only a day away from being euthanized when he was rescued by the agency we adopted him from. It is believed that he lived most of his life on the streets before coming to us, and although we got him when he was only 8 months old, our vet has found what looks like a beebee or buckshot lodged under his skin! He is a survivor and special boy – though definitely a handful!!!
Abby says
PAINT MY PET!
I’d have my mini golden doodle Zelda painted.
Justine says
Paint my pet!
I’d love to get my sister a painting of her dachshund mix Ruby. :)
Leah says
PAINT MY PET! I would have my dog Zephyr painted. He is very good at tricks, and one of my favorites is when he balances a treat on his head and “waits” until my husband or I say OK and he can eat it. He gets a crazy look in his eye while he’s waiting, it’s very cute.
April says
PAINT MY PET!I’d have my Yorkie mix painted.
lauren w says
“PAINT MY PET!”
I’d get a portrait of my standard poodle who my family lost to cancer last summer. We only had him 5 and a half years but he had the biggest impact on our family!
Keely says
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Sarah says
PAINT MY PET!
When my boyfriend and I first got together he had just adopted a gorgeous old pitbull named Keishi. We had her for 3 years until she finally developed cancer at 13 and was gone within a month. We will always rescue dogs now because she completely changed our life and my perception on “bully breeds.”
Janell says
Paint my pet!
My parents’ dog, Molly, has an opinion and is not afraid to let you know it! She’s easily everyone’s favorite family member though. :)
Krista says
PAINT MY PET!
Ohmigoodness, my dog is a big ball of goofiness and has the wacky hair on top of his head to show it.(his hair is all short, except the top of his head which we keep longer and Einstein meets an electric shot inspired) :o)
Kristen says
Paint my pet! I’d actually have my boss’ pet painted for a gift since I don’t yet have a pet myself.
Rachel says
Paint my pet! My cat Iggy would love to be painted :)
Kathy says
paint my pet!
Molly is the light of my life! If I win, I would definitely have a painting done of her doing the classic head tilt (with ears perked up) as if she’s trying reeeeeaaaalllyyy hard to understand what you’re talking about. It’s so freaking cute I can’t stand it.
Kate G says
Paint my pet Kobi! Our dog’s newest funny habit is hiding her bones and toys. She pulled something out yesterday that I haven’t seen in months!
Sarah Mc says
PAINT MY PET!
Kate Pfile says
PAINT MY PET! My tri-color Pembroke Welsh Corgi, Nina Sausage-Biscuit is such a fiesty gal – she jukes all her playmates at the dog park because of her low center of gravity, just like a sports car.
Jen says
PAINT MY PET! My pup-dog Benny needs a portrait. He has the most intelligent yellow eyes. He is a wiggle butt that loves attention and is full of energy.
Teri says
PAINT MY PET:
I have an almost 1 year old (November 11th 2012) Olde English Bulldogge. She is the cutest pooch ever. What makes her so cute and loveable is that whenever she gets excited (for a walk, dinner, new tennis ball, etc.) she spins in circles.
Cindy says
PAINT MY PET! I actually think I’d like to have our 2 old dogs painted – 2 siberian huskies that each passed away this spring at the ripe old age of 14. We recently got 2 new puppies, but this would be a great way to remember our fur-babies!
Amanda says
PAINT MY PET!!
I’d love a painting of our west highland terrier, Roy! He makes us laugh everyday with his quirky attitude and his hilarious television watching (he sees and barks at every animal on screen)!
Elijah says
PAINT MY PET! I would have my dogs (Mishka, Sasha, and Ava) painted. Mishka is so smart she could (and may) take over the world. Sasha is the most loyal lovable friend you will ever meet (and she’s the pretty one). Ava (our newest addition) is so entertaining and loves be in the middle of everything!
Amber says
PAINT MY PET! My rescue Scout runs our house. She maybe a shy, reserved girl, but we just ohh and awe over her all day long. We think she is a Whippet Dalmation mix, her favorite activities are sleeping on the couch, running crazy fast, and sniffing everything she can get her nose on. Love that girl!
Amber A says
PAINT MY PET! Well actually my Mom and Dad’s pet. They have a shih tzu that saved their sanity as empty-nesters once all us kids were out of the house. He’s had a lot of trouble with his eye lately and needed to have a couple of surgeries too. They love that little guy just as much as they love their children!
Julie says
Paint my Pet! It would have to be my sweet Boxer Max. He is 95 pounds but thinks he is 10! He is the sweetest pup ever!
Julie says
PAINT MY PET!!!! I have 2 rescues: beagle mix and lab and they are Brother-Lovers. They snuggle and spoon on the recliner and it’s the cutest.