***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.
Lindsay says
Paint my pet!! We just lost our Bella baby. She was a 120 pound South African Boerboel who thought she was a 6 pound lap dog. She loved our children with everything she had and I can’t write about her without a huge lump forming in my throat so I will stop now. A portrait to remember her by would be amazing.
Jenny says
Please paint my pet! I’d have our sweet dog Kiki painted. She is always right by my side (even as I type haha!) through thick & thin. She was my right hand girl last year when my husband was deployed, and is BFF’s with our son Noah. She is so protective and very loyal, and even survived two very looong plane rides back and forth from Hawaii when we were stationed there (in fact she’s named after Waikiki Beach!) I can’t imagine life without her :) Thank you for such a sweet giveaway!
Sarah B says
PAINT MY PET!
I have two cats, Larry and Sparkles. Larry loves to cuddle with me in the morning. As soon as he sees/hears me stir, he sits next to me on the bed and stares at me till I flip onto my back so he can lay on my stomach.
Maria says
PAINT MY PET! I have the most amazing, goofy, funny little girl. Monique is a French Bulldog/Pug mix and she brings me so much joy every single day. I would be so blessed if Leslie could paint her portrait I know she would capture the essence of Monique perfectly. I would cherish it as much as I cherish my girl.
Paige says
PAINT MY PET!
I’d get my pup, Blue painted. His love for exploration and adventure keeps me inspired.
Meghan T. says
PAINT MY PET! Scout, our Carin Terrier because she’s amazing with our little girl!
Ramona says
My pet that I would like painted is Barkley, the Basset Hound. He is the friendliest, calmest, most lovable pet ever!!! There is no mean bone in his little (or big, weighing in at 80+ lbs) body.
Lori W. says
Paint my pet!! Our loveable Chocolate Lab who is the biggest princess and thinks she is a small lap dog.
Michelle Trent says
PAINT MY PET! Our beagles, Bingo and Lucky, make my heart melt because they are such loyal, loving, cuddly friends to my kids.
Tina says
Paint my pet!! Well, my in-laws pets Benny and Chubs =) They would adore it!
Christine says
PAINT MY PET! We have a lab mix who loves to chase after lights!
Melissa says
Paint my pet! I have a rescue Great Dane cross who I adore. She’s getting pretty old, and I’d love to have a painting of her.
Megan C says
PAINT MY PET! My husband’s border collie is getting older and has been a great working dog on our small ranch. Such a loyal and fun dog who means so much to us. It would be awesome to have a painting of her!
Amanda says
PAINT MY PET(s)!! My husband and I have a teeny little chihuahua (Bruce) and his chubby, miniature dachshund counterpart (Maggie). They are the best of friends and can usually be found cuddling together somewhere in the house.
Audrey C says
I have two little loves–yorkies named Wrigley and Rupp. They are brothers and best friends and never been apart, so I’m hoping since they are so small (4 lbs and 5 lbs, respectively) they can count as one pet :) I would love to have a painting of them! :)
Claire says
Paint my pet! My brother’s dog, Socks, is the happiest and most gentle dog our family has ever had. She does have the curious habit of licking everything with the tip of her tongue.
Dione says
I would have my pup Chloe in the picture. She’s always happy and loves to cuddle!
mary says
Paint my pet!
I would have my poodle Caesar painted. He is super cute and loves his belly rubbed and hates walks! He runs and hides when he sees my husband and i putting our tennis shoes on. :)
Audrey C says
oh and i forgot to say PAINT MY PET! :)
Larissa says
paint my pet. tough call on who to paint. either my good buddies, moose and onion, who are no longer with me. or my mother-in-law’s pug, as a Christmas gift.
shannon says
paint my pet! though we might have to do a family portrait of our two dogs and one kitty!
Bethany says
PAINT MY PET! We have 2 briards (google it, you won’t be sorry) and a house full of empty walls. I’ll take any free, but fun, art that features our best friends. Thanks for the great idea!
danielle says
PAINT MY PET!
i’d ask for a portrait of my little man, Ziggy Stardust. he’s a neurotic, emotionally fragile, phobia-laden mess, but he’s my best buddy in the whole world and i love him to pieces. i already have 1200+ photos of him… a piece of artwork would be a nice addition to the collection!
Stephanie Cobb says
PAINT MY PET!
We have a dog named Mischa, an 8 year old chihuahua. She has been such a rock for us, a friend, a family member; a child if you will. We now have a daughter who loves to chase her around and say “puppy!”, and even though we know Mischa is tired she runs and plays along. She has definitely showed us true, loyal love!
Lisa says
Paint my pet Mugsy! Our photogenic black pug has trained my husband to exchange a shoe for a biscuit. Would love a portrait of him hilding a loafer hostage.
Jenny says
PAINT MY PET! It would have to be our mini dachshund Elvis Maxwell. We don’t have any children, so he’s our one and only fur-baby.
Marisa says
Paint my pet! We adopted Charlie almost three years ago, just a few months before our first child was born. It was a rough road for awhile, but we can’t imagine life without him now. Even tho he’s a lapdog that makes the same desperate-to-escape whining noise when I cuddle him as when I make him take a (dreaded!!) bath…YOUR ONLY JOB IS TO LOVE ME, PUPPEH!
franny b. says
PAINT MY PET! his name is Oreo, and he’s a playful little cherrier (chihuahua/terrier mix) who turned 3 this past September!
Jessica J says
PAINT MY PET!!
Choosing just one of my three (yes, three!) dogs is hard, but I’d have to go with Inga. Inga binga, Lilly, Lilly pants among many other nicknames. She’s our nearly 9-year old chihuahua rat terrier mix.
Inga is special because she loves sleeping in as much as I do. On weekends, she won’t get out of bed until I’m ready. I love cuddling with her before facing the day. I love that little pup.
Jana says
PAINT MY PET! We have a white and black spotted toy poodle named Scarlett. She is the funniest, cutest little thing and brings so much happiness to not only me and my husband’s lives but our extended family’s as well. We recently had a fire in our home and she got very sick from smoke inhalation. We now call her our Miracle Puppy because she has completely recovered after going temporarily blind from the lack of oxygen and trauma. We would absolutely love a painting our sweet little girl because she is truly one of a kind!
Alex M says
Paint my pet! I’d have our two Dobermans painted :)
Melanie says
PAINT MY PET! My dog, Lucy. She was a rescue, and is now the chubbiest, happiest, most neurotic dog of all time. Plus, she looks like an Ewok from Star Wars, so I feel like that alone deserves a painting.
Andrea says
PAINT MY PET! I have 2 Golden Retriever sisters (Moon Pie and Sissy) who are showing their age. I’d love to have a custom painting of them as a lasting memory of their earlier years.
Rachael says
Paint my Pet!! Our retired racing greyhound, Bow is the sweetest girl! She loves to cuddle on the couch and stick her face down into the couch cushions.
Katie says
PAINT MY PET!
I would surprise my roommate with a painting of her yellow lab, Riley. She’s a beautiful girl who crosses her paws every time she lies down :)
Stephanie @ Legally Blinde says
PAINT MY PET!
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Shannon says
PAINT MY PET!! (please)
I’d totally want my dear horse Sophie painted! She would look fabulous in a bright coloured painting! woo! My horse runs to me like a dog runs to his owner- she even licks my hand like a dog. She’s just overall spectacular!
Louise in NE OK says
Paint My Pet! Our Yorkie, Tinker, has a joyful heart! And he is the boss of us!!!
Amy says
PAINT MY PET! (please)
Not sure which pet yet- our dog Luna (who LOVES to give kisses and eat carrots) or cat Molly (who sleeps on my pillow).
erika says
Paint my pet!!!!
Our beautiful, loveable, wacky shiba inu, Hach,i would be the subject. I would love to have a painting of him “playing golf” with my husband. Hachi catches tennis balls that my husband Alan hits with his golf clubs in our backyard!
Stephanie @ Legally Blinde says
PAINT MY PET! I actually don’t have a pet of my own (I would love to get a dog but the apartment building I live in doesn’t allow pets), but I would really love to give someone a gift like this. I worked for a family friend over the summer, and he and his wife have always been so generous and kind to me; they have a really sweet English bulldog named Bella, and she’s definitely like child to them. They would really love a painting of Bella!
Margee Krebs says
PAINT MY PET!!! My standard poodle, Presley, at 12 years old, remains the sweetest, most lovable dog I’ve ever had the good fortune to live with! We adopted him when he was 2, and he’s been my special pal through some really difficult times. Even now, with arthritic hips, he still greets me by leaping like a gazelle (all four paws off the ground) every time I come home. He is love personified.
Kathryn C. says
Paint my Pet! I could never understand pet owners until we got our 5month old Bichon, Shih tzu named Teddy. He’s the first face I see in the morning and the last face I see right before my head hits the pillow. The quirkiest thing he does is that while I’m folding the laundry he grabs all the girl’s underwear he can find!
Laura L says
PAINT MY PET! I’d love a portrait of my Yorkie, Avery! He’s hilariously funny 24/7 with him running around constantly with a toy. He was my 1st dog and my 1st child.
Lucy says
Paint my pet! I would have my yellow labs, Kali and Toby, painted. They couldn’t be more different – Kali is a born retriever and Toby is like the kid picking daisies in the outfield…
Jen says
Paint my pet! Our cat, Rumpkins, who got out a few weeks ago and we haven’t seen since. Would love to have a portrait of her just in case she never gets back (sniff)
Dana says
PAINT MY PET!
My sweet TigerLily was a stray. She was a sweet little puppy, and is now a 55 lb monster, but a lovable monster at that. She’s my cuddle buddy and my protector when my husband is away.
My little boy has called her E-E since he started talking, and that’s Lily’s new name.
Kelly says
PAINT MY PETS! I have two adorable Wheaten Terriors…and they have hilarious personalities. When my husband or I get home, they always do what we call the “butt tuck run” around the house. So funny!
Tiffany says
PAINT MY PET! My dog Scooby is 13 years old and he loves pizza! He practically knocks us down to get to the pizza delivery guy!!!! He is our family pet and we can’t imagine life without him:)
Kristen says
Paint my pet!
I’d like my Miley painted. I rescued her in January and can’t imagine life without her. She’s my snuggle buddy, my running partner, and my fur kid…..