***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.
Jordan says
PAINT MY PET!
I’d love my Borzoi, Rory, painted. She is a beauty! She is also silent: I’ve only heard her bark one time at some beagles. That’s it!
Stephanie says
PAINT MY PET! We have a sweet, loving and energetic 5 year old golden retriever!
Trisha says
PAINT MY PET! Our dog Macy has been such a great addition to our family, even my non-pet loving husband is really attached to her now.
Alan says
PAINT MY PET! I would want my dog Rummy painted. She is a Shih Tzu Pommerian Mix.
shirl says
PAINT MY PET! I’d love a painting of my naughty but lovable beagle, Mahina.
Lauren says
PAINT MY PET (PLEASE)!!! My black lab makes me laugh every morning when we get back from our walk. As he waits to be unhooked from his leash in the mudroom, I tell him to go yell at dad (my fiancé) if his breakfast isn’t ready. Once unhooked, he tears around the corners in the house until he gets to the kitchen. If his food isn’t ready and on the floor for him, he barks at my fiancé. It’s one of the things about him that makes us both smile :)
Amber says
Paint my pet!
I have little doggies: Zelda (a Jackapoo) and Roscoe (a Hunt terrier). I dont know how I could pick one or the other. I think it would come down to a coin toss if I had to pick. Zelda is a little lady and the boss around the house. Roscoe is all boy and likes to show his teeth even though he is the scare-dy cat of the two.
Libby says
PAINT MY PET! I would get my two rescue terrier mixes painted. We call them terrierists because they are always up to no good!
Nicole says
PAINT MY PET!
My Golden Retriever, Cindy, is the most amazing pet. I’ve never had a golden before so I didn’t understand the hype…I get it now. Cindy is loyal, wonderful with my son, playful and always up for anything. She is the epitome of an optimist. We just love her!!
Sonja says
PAINT MY PET!!!
We have a West Highland White Terrier. He turns 15 on October 12, so this would be the perfect B-day present for him & us!!!! He is our baby and I love him more than anything.
Steve says
PAINT MY PET! I have an English Setter named Aibileen who is 6 months old today!
Jess (will run for cheeseburgers) says
Paint my pet! I have a maltipoo named honey who is truly one of the fam. She’s super needy but in a good way :)
Elizabeth S. says
Paint my Pet!!! I have the most adorable golden retriever named Basil. He will be turning 2 in January. He’s full of quirky character… including how much he loves to wear clothes! It makes him feel so special, so it’s great that Howl-o-ween is right around the corner!
Amelia says
PAINT MY PET!
I would have my dog Harper painted. We adopted her over a year ago and she is the sweetest, most loving dog ever. My husband and I are so lucky to have found her.
EhubbsK says
PAINT MY PET! Our first dog who is turning two in November! He is a tennis-ball loving golden retriever named Alex (after Alexandria, VA where we live!)
Carolynn F says
PAINT MY PET! I have a cat that is full of attitude and it would be a real blast to see that captured for posterity. I love how colourful and animated the artwork is.
Katie Cole says
PAINT MY PAINT! My dog Eli is beyond weird, but extremely lovable. He has taught me what it means to unconditionally love. When he chews up my socks and rummages through smelly trash, it’s hard to remember those loving feelings. But somehow, I always find myself back again.
Farrah says
Paint my pet!
I would gift this to my mom, who has a sweet golden retriever who loves her madly…
Hilary says
PAINT MY PET!!!
My Marti is a Xoloitzcuintli.
“What you say?”
She is a Mexican Hairless, pronounced sho-lo for short! Marti has a sweet, and quirky disposition. What dog with a natural mohawk wouldn’t?!!
Betsy montgomery says
Paint my pet! I have a gorgeous chocolate lab River! He’s your typical lab and eats anything and everything! He’s spent all summer eating the red ripe tomatoes straight out of the garden…bad dog!
Erin R. says
Paint my pet! I have a 9-year-old shih tzu named Buddy. He belonged to my grandparents but came to live with me and my husband 3 years ago when they moved into a nursing home. They’ve since passed away, and I love having him here as a daily connection to them :) Buddy can’t bark. He tries so hard, and sometimes he’ll get one out (or sometimes he’ll fall over from all the the effort! Poor guy!) So his main method of communication is sneezing, which is pretty funny. He’s the sneeziest dog I’ve ever known and probably my favorite, but don’t tell that to my childhood lhasa apso ;)
Denise says
PAINT MY PET! I would love a painting of my golden retriever Cooper. One wierd thing about him is that he has created his own pacifier with an old stuffed animal head…he always needs it in his mouth when he is tired!
Allison says
PAINT MY PET! I have 2 adorable dogs. My labradoodle Enzo is a finicky eater and my golden retriever lab mix Finley barks at anything or anyone that moves. I love my babies!
Andrea says
PAINT MY PET!
We have a Shichon, Belle… and she is quite the personality!
Cori says
PAINT MY PET!
I would love a painting of my dogs! My rescued dachshund loves to sing Happy Birthday – it is his favorite song! My scottie will pose oh so prettily (is that a real word?) for the camera. She is very poised. Thanks for the Canadian giveaway!!
Megan N says
PAINT MY PET!!!
I’d love to have a painting of my three kittehs!
Jen L. says
PAINT MY PET! We have the sweetest puppy named Jedi who we adopted from a rescue in Kentucky. The rescue gal took Jedi and his litter mates on off-leash hikes daily and thus, he’s an incredible hiker – so adventurous and so loyal. Our friends are amazed how he can handle being off-leash so much. Our family just adores him to pieces :)
Melissa says
PAINT MY PET. Would love this for my Aussie mix, Malasha, who turned 10 this year. My hubby and I are celebrating 10 years with her this week (We brought her home from the ASPCA Oct 4, 2002). We’re especially happy to celebrate this milestone with her as she was diagnosed with epilepsy at age 4. We were told by the vet at the time that her cluster seizures were so bad that we’d be lucky to see her to her 6th birthday. Happy to report that she’s been seizure-free since 2008 and at a decade old, she still growls at us if we don’t take her for a long walk after dinner!
Kelly says
PAINT MY PET! I have a 5-year-old mutt named Gigi. The best thing about her is how much she wiggles when I get home from work!
Abby says
PAINT MY PET! My husband and I have an Engligh Bulldog named Winston. We got him about 2 years ago and it took me a while to warm up to him. Needless to say, he now runs the show at our house :-)
Annie says
PAINT MY PET! My crazy cat Suki, who licks my ankles every chance she gets, would make a lovely painting.
Lauren F. says
PAINT MY PET!!! I have a beagle mutt that everyone tells us has the cutest face. He thinks he is big and fierce but then just wants to love everyone.
Jolissa says
“Paint my Pet”
I would give this gift my very good friend. She is so lovely, and she has the best dog named “Lola” just like my beautiful daughter. Lola is full of energy and always a joy to be around, and her “mom” is unbelievably doting, so I know she would be so joyous about having this gift.
Hilary says
Paint my pet!
We wpuld have our beloved Fabrizio painted. The best part about Fabrizio, besides his hundreds of nicknames, is his teeth. He has a wicked underbite so his bottom teeth stick out. All the time. We’re constantly asked whether we are going to “fix them.” Obviously no as they’re his cutest characteristic, but seriously, do people get their dog braces?! We’ve been asked so many times we think it must be a thing!
Aimee says
PAINT MY PET!
I have a yorkie named Mowglie that also just turned six. We celebrated with party hat and drive through soft serve!
Lindsey says
PAINT MY PET!! I would use our beloved Doberman! She thinks she is the size of Burger. Evidenced by her running away from our neighbor’s chihuahua literally screaming…
Katie L says
PAINT MY PET! This is such a cute idea. I’d have my Large Munsterlander painted.
Sadie says
PAINT MY PET!
I would have to flip a coin to choose which of my two adopted pitties would get the honor of being painted. They both bring so much humor and happiness into my family’s lives I wouldn’t be able to choose!
suzanne says
PAINT MY PET! I would love to have my very special dog Riley painted. He passed away almost a year ago and was the most gentle and wonderful soul. I still miss him every day!
Anne Shannon says
PAINT MY PET!
I would love to have a painting done of my Chihuahua Minnie. We adopted her in August and she is such a funny little dog. She had a rough life before she came to us, but in spite of that she is the most loving and gentle dog I have ever met. She is the most un-Chihuahua-like Chihuahua I have ever encountered!
Hannah says
PAINT MY PET! I have 2 dogs, I could never choose, so I’d have to buy another haha. Chet has the fluffiest ears that you just can’t resist :)
Deb D. says
PAINT MY PET! My lovable Daisy, a golden retriever mix, would be our choice to have painted. We rescued her this month and she is a joy — wonderful with the kids and just generally sweet natured. Today she gifted me with a squirrel as thanks for rescuing her…. :-)
sarah says
Paint my pet! I have the cutest 1.5 year old Cairn Terrier and I would love this to add to our family’s home!
Meghan Lindsay says
PAINT MY PET! I adopted a Dachshund/Italian Greyhound mix about 5 1/2 years ago. She’ll pull her ears back almost flat whenever I’m laughing.. it just makes me laugh harder!
Megan says
PAINT MY PET! My puppy (Marley) is so sweet and has so much personality. I’ve had a dog all my life but Marley is my (and my fiance) first dog on my own. I love him so much! He is such an integral part of our little family.
Krysta says
PAINT MY PET! I love my dog, Piper! He is getting a little paranoid with age but overall he is sweet and easy going. He is so wonderful with kids – that is what I love about him!
Stephanie says
PAINT MY PET!
We adopted our buddy Clay (Claymation, or just Mation, for short!) a few years ago. Even then he was a canine senior citizen, and now he’s just our sweet old man. He’s not that bright, but he’s a sweetheart and we love him!
Val Caldwell says
Paint My Pet! We have the most laid back Shar Pei/German Shepherd mix. Mr.Couper, as we call him, has been with me since before me and husband were me and my husband. Couper seems to like my husband better than me now but I still love him all the same!
Sarah C. says
PAINT MY PET . . .
Please paint my baby, Mr. Rags. He is the world’s best napper. He likes his space, but always lays on me when I’m not feeling well. He knows I can’t move if he lays his little head on me and I need to sit still to get well. He took 3 1/2 years to find his forever family, but he couldn’t be more ours than if I’d given birth to him. We’re about to have our first human baby and our fur baby could use some big art to compete with all the baby pictures that are coming. As my mom says of her granddoggy, “He has such a cute little face.”
Stacy says
PAINT MY PET!! Our oldest pup, Roxy, would be the star of our painting. She’s a fun-loving Jack Russell who has stayed happy and sweet despite going blind!