***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.
Adam says
PAINT MY PET! Jack the boxer has an awesome personality. I’m pretty sure he thinks he is human.
Maggie says
PAINT MY PET
I’d love to have my horse painted. I’m moving and I have to give her up
Nicole says
PAINT MY PET, Duncan. He’s a Boykin Spaniel with a tiny little mohawk down his snout, which is why we picked him.
Maria B says
PAINT MY PET!
I’d def have our mini schnauzer Tobi painted! He’s a quirky old man and we love him dearly. I especially love it that he reminds me of my Grandpa…must be the beard!
Jacqueline says
PAINT MY PET! Our little boy turned 4 this year and he’s just the best dog ever! He’s a cavalier king charles and we’d love to have a painting of him!
Brittany says
Please Paint My Friend’s Pet! As much as I would love a painting of my sweet puppy… My friend could really use a painting to brighten up her life right now. Her Pomeranian, and long time companion passed away last week and she’s been really blue. I think a painting of her sweet ‘Honey Bear” would make her so happy! Such a wonderful giveaway! Thanks.
Sara says
PAINT MY PET! My dog Max (a golden doodle) is such a little ham and snuggle bug. He’s never far from me whenever I’m working on a project, or just on the couch. He’s obsessed with eating my leftover apple cores, and will stare me down until I give it to him.
Anna says
PAINT MY PET! My bulldog Luna is just the best. She does an excellent job of making us laugh just by being her goofy self. One of my favorite quirks of hers is that she likes to sit on the steps to the second floor, so she can “survey her domain” in the living room.
Megan says
PAINT MY PET! I have two amazing labs-black and yellow and I think they are ready for their close up! They love to pose for the camera, they are our babies!
Amy R. says
Paint My Pet! We would love our dog Dudley to be painted. He’s a 70lb yellow lab with the most lovable dopey personality. We call him our leaner because no matter where you are in the house he has to be leaning against you. Washing the dishes, he lays down right behind you; sitting on the couch he leans against your legs. When my husband and I hug he has to get right between us. He’s just our big baby.
Caroline says
PAINT MY PET! We just got a new puppy – Oliver! He’s extra special because he’s our province’s official provincial dog, a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever.
Ellen says
PAINT MY PET! I’d love to have a painting of our dog, Nutty Buddy. He may be a nut, but he’s our nut. We got him from the pound almost 11 years ago when he was just about 1 years old and they were not able to tell us much except that he was found on an Interstate wondering around. That day when my husband went to the pound to pick out a dog for us, I actually think Nutty Buddy picked us out. Nutty Buddy ‘marked’ my husband’s shoes and my husband thought it was meant to be. He was one wild dog, but has calmed some over the years. It’s hard to watch age take a toll on him, but, we love him as part of the family.
brooke says
PAINT MY PET! Our kitty Judy has had a rough few months battling an aggressive lymphoma. We would love to honor her with a fun happy portrait…we love her so!
audra says
Paint My Pet!!! I would love to have a portrait done of my two Sphynx cats, Bruce Lee and Chuck Norris! Their personalities needs to be captured on canvas!
Rebekah says
PAINT MY PET!
Stewie is a chihuahua/terrier mix and constant companion. Despite being small in stature he’s an epic dog full of love, affection and heart.
tricia says
PAINT MY PET!
i would love to get a portrait done of my dog Freckles. We had to put Freckles down last year, Nov 17th, at 14 yrs old and we miss him terribly!! he was the most amazing and loyal companion ever. he would always be at your feet when you sat on the sofa, so we always joked that we were gonna get him stuffed and made into an ottoman after he passed. lol we decided to have him cremated and now his ashes have a special place in our home!!
Jessie Wilson says
PAINT MY PET! We adopted a little spaz of a dog Wyatt 2 years ago and he’s the life of the party. When he’s not cuddling up to anyone and everyone that walks in the door (especially kids) he’s off hamming it up by splashing in his play pool, bringing in “treasures” from outside, the list goes on and on.
JennyH says
Paint my Pet! My kitten Maki(Not named after sushi – but a carmel macchiato – I still haven’t figured out how I want to spell her name) – anyways – Maki loves to play fetch. She will fetch her stuffed spider over and over and over. Sometimes she likes to surprise me and dunk it in her water before she brings it to me. She’s a quirky calico…with lots of personality.
Brooklynne says
PAINT MY PET!
I’d have my Boston Terrier, Toby, painted. I was a dog walker for two years during college and he was with me every step of the way. Now he spends his days relaxing on my couch with an inordinate amount of chew toys. He’s like a party of the family!
Betsy says
PAINT MY PET! My fiance and I adopted a chihuahua/terrier mix named Stella. We fell in love with her thinking she was an old dog since she had a white beard and the most wiry hair, only to learn she was only 4 months!
Nancy says
PAiNT MY PET!!! I would have our chocolate lab Zoey painted -she thinks she is a lap dog; she’ll try to curl up on your lap as small as possible and then look away, hoping you won’t notice she’s there! She is hilarious!!
Olivia says
PAINT MY PET! My dog Scout is the sweetest pup.
Laura says
PAINT MY PET!
I’d love to have our orange tabby, Carlos, painted. He passed last December and I’m in the process of creating a memorial frame for him and having a hard time finding a good picture of him. This would be perfect to put in the frame along with some fun lettering and such.
We sure miss the little booger. <3
mandy Van Roy says
PAINT MY PET!
Colleen M says
PAINT ME PET! I would love a masterpiece of my dog, Bailey! This girl can bring a smile to my face instantaneously with her precious face and abundant energy.
Amanda J. says
PAINT MY PET! I’d have my cat, Poopy, painted. She is so loving and friendly not just to us but to everyone she meets. And she provides us with hours of entertainment!
Jill Kouts says
Paint my pet! My rotty thinks she is a kitty cat. She doesn’t realize that I know she is crawling up on my lap. 100 lbs of lap dog :)
Andrea says
Paint My Pet!!
We have a doxie that we love….we also have a 9month old boy..the doxie has been amazing with his new brother so this would be a great way to honor him:)
Cara says
PAINT MY PET!
My boyfriend and I just adopted a shelter puppy!
Nora B says
Please, please, paint my pet!!! My rottweiler is the best dog you could ever want. He is a senior now and slowing down but he is still super smart: he takes the key latch out of the gate, goes to my in-laws, opens their gate, lets their dogs out, and them comes back home!
Amber says
PAINT MY PET! Our beloved boxer Rocky, passed away on his 8th birthday, a portrait of him would be real special.
Kirsten says
Paint my Pet! I’d get my friend’s pet painted as a wedding present because she loves her little doggy!
Kari T. says
PAINT MY PET! We have a great dane-lab mix (possibly some greyhound too) named Eleanor. She is the real life Marley and Me. She is constantly doing things to get herself in trouble, but we love her so much and she was our first “baby”.
Monica Prechter says
Paint My Pet! I would choose one of our 3 chickens! They’re such fun pets to have. Fresh eggs every morning and they greet you when you come into the backyard.
Whitney says
Paint my pet! We actually had two cats not long ago but our older one got really sick and we had to put him to sleep and now I’m realizing we don’t have many pictures of him. I’d love to win this to get a painting done of him to surprise my husband with when he comes home from this deploment. Rascal was his little buddy and he misses him!
Lucia says
Paint MY Pet!
I’d love a portrait of my silly 2 yr old beagle – he’s a total food whore but has the softest ears. :)
Wendy says
PAINT MY PET! Our sweet Airedale, Tucker, has “defective” ears according to a breeder… we think they’re perfection!
Kati says
PAINT MY PET! I would love to have a portrait of our dog Molly! She’s a terrier mix we adopted about 4 years ago and sometimes I feel like my heart is going to burst when I think about how much I love her.
Chrissy Park says
PAINT MY PET! Boomer likes to help with house projects… Like this weekend when he stepped in the paint tray and proceeded to get gray paw prints all over the carpet. Just a little touch of his design style :)
Emily Williams says
PAINT MY PET!!
Our little pittie lab mix is so adorable, especially when she wants to holds hands with you. Of course, when she has one ear up and the other down is super cute…and then there’s when she frogs out on the floor (back legs extended behind her) after a long walk. Kenzie’s the best!
Ashley says
PAINT MY PET!!! We have a 2 yr old Boston Terrior named Tuxedo. He is such a sweet boy but, bless his heart, he is allergic to just about everything. Despite the fact that he doesn’t feel good, he is such a sweet boy.
Lane says
PAINT MY PET! We just adopted a Chiweenie that was abandoned (owner tied her to a porch with a sign attached) and you’d think for someone to do something that mean, the dog would be a nightmare. But she isn’t, she’s an awesome sweet little dog that just wants to curl up in your lap. When we take her for long walks at a local offleash dog hike area, she frequently will steal tennis balls from pit bulls and take up chase with dogs twice her size. The girl’s got moxie!
Constance B. says
PAINT MY PET! I have 4 chihuahuas but Lola was the one who started it all. She is also 6. She does the perfect meerkat impression. She is the sweetest dog!
Maggie says
Paint my Pet! Monte, the world’s biggest Boston Terrier (close to 30 pounds of muscle).
Jaime says
Paint my pet! I have the cutest elderly Chihuahua that we rescued from the streets about 2 years ago. His name is Fatty Patty and he is my sidekick!
Mandy says
PAINT MY PET!
I would have to have a painting of our lab/pit mix Hannah. Even though we swore we would never let her on the furniture, she somehow managed to claim one of our couches as her own. My husband and I love peeking over at her on it at the end of the day to see what ridiculous position she has fallen asleep in.
Caitlin says
PAINT MY PET! I’m getting married in December and would love to give my fiance a painting of his dog for a wedding gift. Moose is the most loveable chocolate lab in the world and playing fetch is his absolute favorite thing to do.
Pearl says
Paint my pet :D
We have a ten year old yellow lab named Mosbey – and he is definitely one of the reasons I started dating my husband. It would be so sweet to have a painting of him :D
Amanda says
Paint my pet, please! I have an 11 year old rescue Siberian Husky/Black Lab mix named Soebe whose talent (aside from scrounging and being lovable) is singing. Yup, singing. With a little encouragement she sings a tune for all to hear. Thanks for the chance at a fantastic giveaway!
Katy says
PAINT MY PET! I would love a portrait of my cat Ruby to go along with our oil painting we had done by a friend of ours of our dog Barrett. I feel like she’s going to start resenting us if we don’t get this portrait situation equalled out!