***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.
Nicolle says
PAINT MY PET! I would love to have a painting of my dog Cleo. Thanks for the giveaway.
Rachel says
Paint my pet! Our cat Crosby believes he is a dog. It would be nice to have a painting of our wonderfully odd cat.
Wendie U says
Paint my pet, please! Jiji is our Boxer/English Bulldog. Her body is pure brindle boxer but she has a refined bulldog face “grafted” onto that body, including the “rope” across” her nose. And this goofy dog loves nothing more than to kiss and watch TV on our lap. Gotta love her!
Lindsay says
Paint my pet! I would absolutely love to get a painting of my cat Butters. He has the most personality I’ve ever seen and right now is my husband and I’s only “child”. Not to mention I have a million pictures of him on my phone.
bridgette says
Paint my pet!!
Emily P says
PAINT MY PET! I would paint my pet dog Charlie!
Kristine says
PAINT MY PET! I would have my english bulldog, Roscoe, painted. He is the most adorable, snoring, cuddly, loving, loyal dog in the world.
Meagan says
Paint my pet, Chesney! Besides being super sweet, he’s pretty stinkin’ cute.
Lesley says
PAINT MY PET!
I have a Boston Terrier and a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and I love that they’re lap dogs. I grew up with HUGE dogs and while they were great, they’re just not quite as cuddly as the small ones!
Sydney says
Paint my pet! Our dog Kona is scared of most everything. This makes him infuriating when guests come over, but he still manages to be so darn loveable.
Courtney says
Paint my pet! I’ve got a basset hound/ golden retriever mix who is one of the cutest and oddest looking dogs you’ll ever see.
Lisa says
PAINT MY PET!
Although my dog Josie is a top contender, I’d have to go with my cat Azzie, my first ever pet as an adult and she just made it through surgery last week.
Jodi says
PAINT MY PET!! We have two wonderful boys named Porter and Axel (a Greater Swiss Mountain Dog and a Rottweiler). They are unique in their own ways but they are a hoot together!!
Inês Figueiredo says
Oh no!!!! Why do your followers in Europe can´t participate????? I’m so sad, my sweet and beautifull kitty named Pipoca is very sad too…..Loved the fotos and love to see you too!!! Congrats from Portugal
Cynda says
PAINT MY PET! Please.
Our 8 year old beagle Rosco. He’s known for being a tree climber. His record so far is getting almost 15 feet up into our elm tree!
kate says
PAINT MY PET! Molly is the BEST, most lovable and loyal golden retriever any girl could ask for!!!
Susannah Brown says
My dog Beauden! He is a Wheaten Terrier (schweatie!) and my best bud! He deserves a special portrait because he’s so handsome and keeps up his good looks up using our sofa (or the rug if he’s in a pinch) as a napkin every night after dinner!
Jamie says
Paint my pet!!!
I would have a portrait done of my loveable boxer, Lucy. She is a very friendly dog that has an addiction to licking everyone , excessively. She will resort to licking air if need be.
Tae says
PAINT MY PET! Our dog Bo is so conscientious. Sometimes, if he’s thirsty, he’ll go over to the sink, sit down, stare up at it, and make little noises as if to say, “Excuse me, but kind of I’m thirsty.”
Tammy C says
Paint me pet. Easy choice — I have one cute dog!!
Rebecca says
PAINT MY PET! I have a part-Siamese cat, who is beautiful, but can also be a pain (she’s very vocal and clever–opening cabinets and doors when she’s not supposed to!). But I love her anyway…she’s genuinely happy to see me and be around me, so I can’t hold a grudge for too long!
Susannah Brown says
PAINT MY PET!!
My dog Beauden! He is a Wheaten Terrier (schweatie!) and my best bud! He deserves a special portrait because he’s so handsome and keeps up his good looks up using our sofa (or the rug if he’s in a pinch) as a napkin every night after dinner!
Elaine says
PAINT MY PET! Our sweet doggies, Buddy and Maxwell.
Sydney says
PAINT MY PET! My puppy Vinny has been lost for just over 6 months now… I miss him terribly! But he is the greatest! He’s playful, loving, and a big cuddle bug! I’d love to have a painting of him!
Sara C says
PAINT MY PET!
My dog Seger (named for Bob) gives hugs and high fives! Oh, and he has this half bark that sounds like a chicken clucking!
Jennifer S says
PAINT MY PET!
My baby beagle Chase would love a self portrait. My favorite thing about him is his snuggles and hugs- yes he hugs like a human!
Allison G says
Paint my PET!! I would want a painting of my sweet 13 yr old Jack Russell Terrier Belle. She is still going strong even in her old age…chasing chipmunks and squirrels and getting into trouble climbing the fence to scare off cats. :) I know she won’t be around too much longer so a painting of her would be amazing! Thanks guys!
Carrie says
Paint my pet! It would be my husband’s dog Mickey who past away last week, because we miss him so much! It would be a great way to remember him.
Gauri says
Paint my pet! I would paint my sweet pup, Cocoa, who I adopted at age 3. He’s quirky, spunky and terrified of flies.
Karly says
Paint My Pet! I think this would be a great gift for my sister, whose two rescue dogs are her life.
Jenn says
PAINT MY PET! I’d have my beloved greyhound, Regan, painted. She’s quiet and shy when you first meet her, but opens up when you get to know her. Her personality is very endearing and we love watching her run full speed in the backyard.
JMay says
PAINT MY PET! My pup is the love of my life, I’d love a beautiful painting of her precious little self.
Becki says
PAINT MY PET! Please! Ginger is the cutest rescue mutt ever, particularly when she gets her big hindend stuck underneath the couch.
Taylor says
PAINT MY PET! My sweet little Cockapoo Chloe can jump all the way into my arms when i’m standing.
Sarah says
PAINT MY PET!
I would love to have a painting of our dearly departed cat, Josh. He was special because he loooved people. He was waiting at the door when we came home from work, and if my husband had his friends over, Josh would hang out with them, usually claiming a prime chair or spot on the couch. He was one of the guys. He “helped” my husband write his dissertation, and I’ve been thinking about having a portrait done to hang in his office.
Bonnie says
Paint my pet!
I’d love to have a portrait made of my cat, Jack. He’s as friendly and playful as a puppy and is very photogenic.
Meera says
“PAINT MY PET!” I figure I will let the cat and dog fight it out and take the picture of the winner.
Adie says
PAINT MY PET! I would like to have my dog Dexter painted, when it is cold in the winter he crawls under the covers and warms my feet while I sleep. So cute!
Tracy D. says
PAINT MY PET!!
OMG I want this prize more than any you’ve had so far! We have two dogs and one cat, our other kitty just passed away in July, so I will have trouble choosing one to be painted. All of our guys are special in different ways! We got our dog Willy last year. He’s six and spent his first five years in a puppy mill so he’s learning new things every day and it’s fun to watch. He’s hilarious.
Lindsey says
Paint my pet, Paisley! He’s the most lovable little pug (he’s currently snoozing on my lap)! He loves greenies, his stuffed pheasant, chopped red pepper, and getting toweled dry after a bath!
Amy says
PAINT MY PET!! My wiener-lab (mom was a lab mix and dad was a dachshund) Georgia is just adorable! She was a first baby for sure and now she’s our 20-month-old daughter’s best friend. I would be ecstatic to have a painted portrait of Georgia for my home.
Ashley says
PAINT MY PET!
I’d have my sister and brother-in-law’s dog, Ginger, painted for them as a Christmas gift. She’s a sweet dog, and she’s getting old, so I know it’s something they’d love to have.
Chelsea says
Paint my pet!
I have the cutest mini dachshund on the planet!! I could literally talk about Hope for days. She cries when I leave and when I get home…I mean, literally, tears come from her eyes when I leave and when I get back. And she will choose to sit on my lap over everyone else (even my husband) every. single. time. We’re totally BFFs.
Sarah says
PAINT MY PET!
kala bernier says
PAINT MY PET!
Shiloh is my spaniel and he thinks he is a pit bull, if someone he does not know comes near me he jumps on me until I tell him it is ok :)
Kelsey says
PAINT MY PET!
I would love a portrait of my dog Conan. He is an adorable weirdo! He loves to eat and it definately shows! But the creepiest thing is does is stare at people from across the room, I used to have a roommate that was really uncomfortable about it! Good thing he is so cute.
LeCheech says
PAINT MY PET!
… Well, I don’t have a pet, though I’ve had many growing up. I desperately want to have a pug, so I’m going to beg and plead with my landlord to pleasepleaseplease let me have a pet. Hehe. Pugs are naturally adoraugly and they snort and prance and… Well I could go on but I really wish to have one!
But just a painting of one would suffice. :D
Jennifer says
PAINT MY PET!!! I would love for you to paint Milo! Looks can be deceiving as he’s a 100lb. german sheperd lab mix but the absolute sweetest tempered and most loving dog!
Juliana says
PAINT MY PET! I would love to give it as a gift to my father… with a cow painted on it.
Leah says
Paint My Pet! My only problem would be figuring out which of my two cats I would want painted! Jack has the CUTEST face and Henry is a little lion, but I will happily deal with this dilema if I win!