***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.
Bre B. says
PAINT MY PET! I would have to get it of our Pomeranian Chancho. He is gloriously fluffy and would make for an awesome portrait!
Melissa says
PAINT MY PET! My Boston Terrier Lucy would look just beautiful in acrylics! She is the perfect dog…when I have to stay home from work because of the flu, she will hold her bladder and snuggle in bed with me for hours. Now, that is love!
Liliana says
PAINT MY PET!
My beautiful dog Java is having some health issues and they are a painful reminder that she will not always be with us. I would absolutely love to have something like this made of her that we can keep forever! She has brought so much joy into my life.
Darcy says
Paint my pet! I feel bad choosing between my two kitties, but I’d go with my cat, Toast. He’s a little ginger dude with a funny face that loves the camera.
Catherine says
PAINT MY PET! Oh my goodness I NEED to win this! Our beloved Golden Retriever passed away this summer at only 9 1/2 years old from a cancerous tumor. She was the BEST dog in the world. Everyone loved her. She was the sweetest most laid back dog ever. This would be a great way to honor our sweet irreplaceable Sadie!
Caroline says
PAINT MY PET! I’d love to have our pup, Piper, painted. She is the sweetest rescue mutt who is currently snoring away (literally) in my room. We have to have a sound machine to drown her out!
Kristen says
PAINT MY PET!
I’d have my dog Millie painted. She is seriously the best dog ever with my kids – our 10 month old spends most of the day climbing on her, and all she does is lie there patiently.
Kristen Sutton says
Paint my pet!! I’d actually want a picture of my friends dog done for her, he’s getting older and she’s not sure how much longer he has-she would go crazy for this!!
If that’s against the rules, I do have my own pet :)
LindsayB says
PAINT MY PET!
Leah says
PAINT MY PET! Our cat Verde sleeps completely on her back.
Erin says
PAINT MY PET! We adopted a rescue baby named Chloe. I say “baby” because there is no way she thinks she is a dog. She is one of us, and that’s the way we like it! She is a small terrier mix, and does the most adorable army crawl with her back legs out like a frog when she is excited.
Fara Abdul says
PAINT MY PET! I have a sweet, blue-eyed miniature australian shepherd boy named Mason who just turned one. One thing that astounds people is his bunny-like ability to jump several feet in the hair and prance around. It’s a sight to see! This is my favorite giveaway yet, haha. :)
Michelle says
PAINT MY PET!
My dog is a sweetie. He is a border collie/lab mix.
Rhonda says
“PAINT MY PET!”
Tracey says
Paint my pet! I would love to give my brother’s dog – a mix terrier chihuahua – one of these beautiful paintings as a gift
Ace says
Paint my Lily girl our blonde lab!
Sarah says
PAINT MY PET!
I would love to have my dog “Dude” painted. He is so full of life. He melts everyone’s heart!
Suzette says
Paint my pet! I would love a pic of our sweet dog Gus!
Renee says
“PAINT MY PET!” I would love to have a painting of our weiner dog Buster. He was 15 1/2 and we had to take him to the vet last week for his last visit. :-( It would be awesome to have a painting to remember him by.
Another Julie says
PAINT MY PET! (please!)
I would have my oldest Chihuahua Azora sit for a portrait, and maybe if she’s nice and would share, her sister Luna, also a Chihuahua, could be included. The first time I ever read your blog and saw Burger, I thought “How did these people get a picture of my dog?” Hand to god, my Zora is The Burg’s doppelganger. Even if I don’t win, I’ll have to figure out how to post a picture of her so you can gaze in amazement at the similarities between the two.
Nora says
Paint my Pet!
Holly the Yellow lab. Calm, cool and collected, she brings the chaos down with her hypnotizin’ eyes and squeally yawns. Who needs a walk when that sunbeam says ‘nap with me’? Of course, the world flips over when water is within view. Then it’s break out the ball cuz I’ve got some retrieving to do. Look out waves!
Erin R says
PAINT MY PET! My little bird likes to sit on my shoulder. Thanks!
Kendra says
PAINT MY PET!
I’d love to have my shih tzu Frankie painted. He is such a sweetie, so loving and affectionate. Every time one of us would get off the sofa he jumps up and rubs himself all over the sofa! It’s so funny.
Tracy says
Paint my pet! I have a crazy dog named Charlie who loves dogs and people but is scared of plastic bags and the vacuum cleaner!
Melissa says
PAINT MY PET!
I’d want my kitty, Belzer, painted as a present to my mother. He’s her heart. We took him in 7 years ago (he was a stray), and he was incredibly feral. For months, he would not even let us touch him. Now he is the most loving cat we’ve ever had, and we’ve had a LOT.
And funny thing is, my mom’s birthday is the 3rd, so maybe that will be our good luck charm!
Laura B says
“Paint My Pet!” We have a four year old sweet little shitzu named Cody who has taken third wheel behind our one and two year old baby boys. Sadly our little sweetheart who once was the center of our world, now has to take back seat for affection until our other little guys are sleeping or otherwise occupied. This would be a great way to make him feel important again.
Christine says
PAINT MY PET!!! I’d love to get a painting of Carter, the most lovable dog ever. he’s amazing in many ways though he somehow has yet to figure out what to do with a frisbee.
Susan Vahlkamp says
“PAINT MY PET!” My dog Sophie is the cutest yorkie-poo. The weirdest/cutest thing she does is how she bows down to people whenever she meets them.
Leslie says
Paint my pet, my two basset hounds!! I love when they howl!!
Kristina says
PAINT MY PET!
I’d have my two dogs, Bailey and Griffey, painted. Coming home at the end of a long day at work to their excited kisses is the highlight of my day. I couldn’t imagine my life without them!
Tiffany says
PAINT MY PET!
Ashley H. says
PAINT MY PET!
My husband and I are getting our first ever pet together in January – An english bulldog! What a perfect way to welcome him/her to our family :-)
Erin says
PET MY PET! I would love a painting of our German Shorthaired Pointer, Payton. He is the sweetest dog, he loves playing and snuggling. He is truly a part of our family.
carly says
Paint my pet! My mother-in-law’s little yorkie would be the subject – we have been dying to get her a special portrait of him and this would be perfect. He’s the best because he’s like a little teddy bear and loves everyone!
Nicole says
PAINT MY PET! I would definitely want a portrait of my puppy Malcolm! He’s adorable mutt with one ear that sticks up and the other one flops down :)
Monica says
PAINT MY PET!! I’d get my pup painted. He is the love of our lives and makes coming home that much sweeter everyday
Carly says
Paint my pet! I’d get a painting of my 3 lb Yorkie Daisy!
Amanda says
PAINT MY PET! I have two – a beagle dachshund and a heeler shepherd…maybe they could share the canvas.
Nicholl says
Paint my pet! I would get my puppy Sophie painted! She is the most lovable dog ever! All she wants do to (besides give kisses and cuddle) is play catch! She even falls asleep with toys in her mouth!
Priscilla K. says
Paint My Pet! I’d love to have a picture painted of my son’s two dogs, Bonnie and Hannah. Love them!
Amber Hardiman says
PAINT MY PET PLEASE! We adopted two dogs from our local shelter. They are adored and spoiled in this house! We would love a painted portrait of them to confirm what crazy dog lovers we are. All the wall photos of them just are not enough.
Chatelaine says
PAINT MY PET! I’d love to have our GSD Kaya painted. With her expresses german shepherd ears I just want to take photos of her in all her ‘moods’. She’s so human with her expressions.
melanie says
Paint My Pet! . . . my little beloved Kramer who passed away in july. I’ve never had a dog who was as sensitive to my emotional needs, compassionate, and really ministered to me during some very tough years.
Julie says
PAINT MY PET!! I would love a painting of my English Bulldog… she brings happiness to my life everyday!
Carrie says
Paint my pet!
I would have immortalize my Persian kitty, Tennessee, who passed away last month. Persians have such funny facial expressions and he was no different!
Lori says
PAINT MY PET! I don’t have a pet, so I’d give this to my aunt who has the cutest little dog named Callie. :)
Dana says
PAINT MY PET! Our Scottish terrier, Lola, would look so stoic in a personal portrait! Although taking a photo of her might be challenging: She growls anytime you point a camera at her, even if it’s on a phone! Somehow, she always knows.
Allison says
PAINT MY PET! Scout is a 12 pound yorkie and fierce security guard of our home!
Katelyn Christensen says
Paint My Pet! Grace, our wonderful adopted dog. She’s just so goofy
Lindsay says
PAINT MY PET!!! Would love a fun, poppy picture, of our mini Aussie, Penny (whew, that’s a lot of P’s)! She is sweet, brilliant, a little anxious and the best dog-sister to our 19 month old! She deserves a spot on the wall! :)