***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.
Leigh Ann says
PAINT MY PET! (Or rather, my sister’s beloved cat, Bailey, I’d gift this to her)
Miranda Dean says
PAINT MY PET!
I would get my Lola Girl painted because she’s the puppy love of my life. :) She looks like an Ewok and sounds like Chewbacca. Sweet, sweet, poodle girl!
Meagan says
Paint My Pet! We have a blue beta fish of course named Dory ( kids named her) Just last month she turned a yr. so she’s really old for a fish :). We love to watch her follow our fingers and wriggle at the glass whenever we place anything in front of her tank.
Mary says
Paint my pet! We love our Boston Terrier, Bix. Other than a sometimes extreme problem with gas, he’s a great dog. His main talent is keeping a balloon in the air by popping it up in the air with his nose.
Sarah says
Paint my pet! My kids would love to have a portrait of Frankie, our catahoula.
Steph says
PAINT MY PET! My dog Mona Lisa! She’s one of a kind!
EmJ says
Paint my pet! We’ve got a rabbit who would make the best subject – she’s a beauty :)
Jamie G. says
Paint my pet! My beloved black lab mix, Marley, who is every bit as naughty AND sweet as ‘Marley & Me”, even though he wasn’t named after the movie (and it irks me when everyone assumes so). He really is the best pup I have ever had!
Ashley says
PAINT MY PET! Our Beagle, Christy had mouth surgery today so she is heavy on our hearts. Christy is so lovable and loyal.
Allison says
PAINT MY PET!
Well it wouldn’t actually be my pet. My sister has a lovable and loyal mutt named Layla and this would be a perfect birthday/Christmas gift I’m thinking!
Kate says
Paint my pet!
I have a 6 year old rescued (two years ago) cocker named Ollie, who has got ATTITUDE for days. He’s a diva!
Charlotte | Living Well on the Cheap says
Paint my pet! Our mini dachshund, Juliet, is the sweetest, funniest, most loyal and gentle dog you will ever meet! We brought home our first child, a boy, three months ago and she is so hopelessly devoted to him that the first time we left him with a babysitter Juliet refused to go outside the whole time! She didn’t want to leave her baby alone with a stranger, so she just pooped in the house! The poor sitter was cleaning up after her all day!
Steffanie Martz says
PAINT MY PET! I’d have our pet goldfish Jack painted. I love our little goldfish because my kids think he is RAD, and because I don’t have to pick up his poop in the backyard! :-)
Ciera says
Paint my pet, please! I’m hoping this is kismet – I JUST put “Commission a portrait of Dexter” on my 29 Before 29 list. Dexter is my dearest darling, fur baby, schnoodle bear, yadda yadda. He’s photogenic, trust me.
Brooke says
PAINT MY PET
Theresa says
PAINT MY PET!
Olive Wildlly says
PAINT MY PET! My family’s golden retriever Windy passed away last year, and I would love to commemorate her like this. She was an emotional friend through and through. Playful as a puppy when you were with her and sulky as a teenager when you didn’t pet her. I miss her very much.
Vel says
Paint My Pet:
I’d have a painting of my dog, Baily. She’s really my husband’s dog and I merely tolerate her, but it would make a way-cool gift for hubby. She is always happy to see us come home, so I do like that about her. It’s nice to have a warm welcome.
Brooke says
PAINT MY PET
We would LOVE a painting of our adorable Rollie. We adopted him about 6 months ago and he has brought so much joy to our lives. We love that he looks like he’s smiling at us all the time and the fact that he sneezes when he’s excited.
Ruth says
PAINT MY PET!
I have a a 5 year old beagle named Audrey, and she is the cutest :) She loves people, food and sniffing for chipmunks outside!
Lindsay says
Paint My Pet!! My dog Kramer! I adopted him from St Croix in the USVI and he is the cutest island mutt ever
rachel says
paint my pet! our cocker spaniel mosley would look so cute as a painting in my office. he is a ball of fluff and loves to cuddle with us. ice cubes are as good as any treat and he loves to be at our feet all day
SJ says
PAINT MY PET! I’d love to get a painting of my sister’s Wheaten Terrier. It would be the perfect surprise gift for my sister’s upcoming birthday!
karen says
PAINT MY PET!! My dog Wembley is a weimaraner. He is my shadow. He is unique! He is also a pain in the ass sometimes. I love him and would love a portrait of him.
carrie says
Paint my Pet!
I just recently lost the best thing that has ever happened to me- my little mini schnauzer Ove. He had the Biggest personality and made me laugh at least once a day! I would love this to remember him by! Hug Burger a little tighter tonight, okay?
Erin says
Paint my pet!
My picture would be of our charming, e-collar adorned beagle, Charlie. He is our little boy and does his best with his allergies. But sometimes he can’t help himself and that’s when the cone comes out. But don’t you worry, he’s spoiled rotten, cone and all!
Shawna says
PAINT MY PET!! We have 2 kitties, Sconni and Sota (named for our home states – Wisconsin and Minnesota) that we would love a painting of!
Anne Gore says
PAINT MY PET! My lab/husky is my best friend. He is such a sweet, gentle, funny little guy, and my favorite pal for skiing, running, walking, or just hanging out at home with.
Ashlee says
PAINT MY PET! I would have my chocolate lab Rookie painted. He is our rookie as he is our first dog. We don’t have children yet, but he is our baby! He is the best and has been there for the ups and downs.
Powerpuff says
PAINT MY PET!
I have a chocolate lab (her name is Hershey) and the funniest thing she does is to unexpectedly yawn/howl because she usually never makes any noise so when she does it’s totally weird and hilarious!
Sheila says
Please PAINT MY PET!!!!!
My German Shepherd, Maya, thinks she is tiny little lap dog. At 70 pounds and 25 inches tall at the shoulder she’s a little big to be jumping on us on the couch. It doesn’t stop her from trying though. She can catch a ball, loves squeaky toys, and thinks that any and all frisbees belong to her. However, she is terrified of the teacup chihuahua who lives behind us.
Nicole says
PAINT MY PET!
I’ve always wanted to get a painting done of my adorable mini dachshundMax. He’s the most lovable and Co-dependent thing! Every time I leave the room, car or his line of vision he cries like I’ve died and am never coming back. I’m probably the only one who thinks that’s cute!
Jill L-G says
PAINT MY PET! We recently had to put our dog, Marley (after the Bob, not the yellow lab), down, and it’s been really hard without his zany self around the house :(
Deelynn says
PAINT MY PET! We have an adorable 3 year old Beagle named Emma. She was a rescue as she was a released research lab Beagle and she is as quirky as can be!
Sarah PH says
PAINT MY PET! Lola Left-eye Lopez got the end of her name after she got a fake left eye. I think that says enough!
Tam I says
Paint my pet! I’d get my lovely Lola painted. She’s wonderful and sleeps under the covers with me.
Samantha says
Paint my pet! My 25 lb midget of a Pit-mix is my go-to partner when tackling DIY projects (although he sleeps on the supplies more than lending a hand).
Thomas says
PAINT MY PET!!
I would love to have my little yorkie painted. She’s such a sweetie and I have thousands of pictures of her… But not a painting!
Ali says
PAINT MY PET!
You know how people have soulmates? My Great Dane Luca is my souldog. She’s totally amazing and if I were a superhero, she would be my sidekick (even though it’s more likely that she would be bestowed with superpowers than me) Anyway, would love to have a portrait painted of her!!
Linda J Burton says
PAIN MY PET – Our dog is a Westie named Charlie. He is 2 years old and we would love a painting of him. One of our favorite things about him is when he wants petted he rolls on his back to have his tummy rubbed. It is so cute. Thanks for the great give-away.
Michelle says
PAINT MY PET!!
I would LOVE to have my yorkie, Couver painted. He is my everything. We don’t have kids, so he is the apple of my eye and I would love to get a painting of him :)
Tracy says
paint my pet!!
Stefanie says
PAINT MY PET!
I would have my mom’s dog (our family dog, really) Tulip. She past away last year, but she was such a fun, loving sweet and beautiful dog.
Wendy says
Paint my pet!
We have a pet guinea pig, Cutie Bernard Mr. Fluffernuffer Man. Although my daughter has a kitty in a pumpkin suit that is treated like a family pet, which would be very cute portrayed in a painting :-)
Jennifer says
Paint my Pet!
I have the most beautiful, caring, intelligent and funny black lab there ever was. She deserves to have a beautiful portrait in her likeness!
Adrian says
PAINT MY PET! I’d have our dog Dazzle painted. She makes a “BOOF!” noise when she’s searching for food around the house. It never fails to make me smile :)
Brittney S says
PAINT MY PET! I would love a painting of our 1 year old beagle Zoe. My husband is so in love with her that he spends most nights teaching her new tricks. Her latest is jumping on my exercise ball and holding still for treats. My dog has better balance than me haha
Wendy B. says
“PAINT MY PET!”
I have three beautiful kitties, but I think I’d have my dads dog Tobie painted for him. He would love that and he’s always so hard to find a gift for.
Kaity says
PAINT MY PET!!! My Saint Bernard is the sulkiest and laziest thing, and she is so adorable– when she’s excited, she puts her head down and prances. I’ve always wanted a painting done of her!
Jaime says
PAINT MY PET! My husband and I got Marley as a “young” couple. She has become our absolute joy! She provides us with friendship, love and most of all, loyalty. During the past few years, we’ve struggled starting a family and honestly, knowing that Marley is there always makes each day a bit brighter. We are so lucky to call her our dog, she is a pure delight!