***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.
Laura D. says
PAINT MY PET! I have a german short-haired pointer who loves to cuddle and point at EVERYTHING!! She is impossible to walk because she points at anything that moves!
Joyce says
PAINT MY PETS! I have two pugs, and the greeting I get from them everyday I come home just melts my heart!
Natalie says
PAINT MY PET!! My darling kitty passed away and I still miss her every day. She was such a good friend who I had from age 10 to 24.
Karen C says
Paint my pet! Sita is my much beloved long haired chihuahua. He follows me everywhere and I don’t know what I’d do without him.
Marissa M. says
PAINT MY PET! I have an adorable yellow lab/beagle mix named Huxtable. He loves to roll on his back in the grass; our walks always take a little longer because he finds a nice spot to flop down and take a good roll.
Angie says
Paint my pet! It would have to be my ‘baby’ Queenie the pug! (she’s the only other girl in the house with me, since my four two legged babies were all boys!!!)
Vanessa says
Paint my pet!
My cute little doggie would be the subject. She’s slightly addicted to tennis balls and ice cubes!
Sarah L. says
Paint My Pet! I’d get a painting of my dachshund Rolo – he has a gooey, caramel center!
Rachael says
PAINT MY PET!
I would like my boxer, Phoebe painted. Why? Because she’s the worst dog in the world. In a good way. In a “Marley and Me” kind of way.
Stephanie says
PAINT MY PET!
I would have to get both of my pups painted. My four year old Maltipoo likes to wipe her feet on the carpet and my 11 week old Aussiedoodle has a knack for torturing her sister :)
Erin says
Paint my pet! I would love to win this and have it be suprise present for my sister. She is just so in love with her fur babies!
Ashley says
PAINT MY PET…
I’d have our sweet lab/golden mix painted. She lets the whole family man-handle her and loves all the attention.
may says
paint my pet! my dog jack can do handstands (stand up on his front paws). it is amazing.
Pat Q says
Paint My Pet!
MaryBeth says
Paint my pet!
My family lost our beloved dog last year after 11 incredible years. We hope she was as happy with us as we were with her. I’d love to have a painting of her as a reminder of all the good times we shared.
Susan says
Paint my pet! A painting of my sweet little Rosie would be really special!
Adam says
PAINT MY PET! I would paint my dog, Biscuit. Biscuit is a typical lazy, old dog but a great companion that we rescued from a shelter. Gotta’ love shelter dogs!
whosthatbina says
PAINT MY PET!!!!
I would love to get a portrait of my beautiful chiweenie (chi/dachshund mix) Ethel. She is the type of dog that is just your shadow, plus she’s great with both our five month and five year old. Man do i love that little bugger. Mutts #1!
Karena Del Sarto says
Paint my pet! I’d love to have my dog Hurley painted. He’s a Lab / German Shepherd mix and I love that he’s happy to be my running and hiking buddy.
Joan says
Paint my pet, please! We have two dogs or duh as our one-year-old daughter likes to call them. Our big guy is a counter surfer, always looking for some food item to steal. We love/hate, well mostly hate that habit. And our lady dog lets our little girl snuggle into her. She’s such a good girl.
Jillian says
“PAINT MY PET!” I would want my loveable Puggle Brutus painted. He gives the best puppy kisses and makes the cutest whimpering sound when I talk to him in baby talk :)
Katie says
Love this giveaway! It would be a perfect birthday gift for my dog Molly who turns 9 on Wednesday! She’s my lovable little weirdo whose favorite activity is to “spoon” with her stuffed animals. :)
Cara D says
Paint My Pet!
Our dog JD (named after Scrubs)has so much personality. He fake sneezes every morning when he wants to go out and grunts other times to go out. He has done this since he was a baby. He is excellent with our now 10 month old and won’t touch her toys but lets her play with his. I would LOVE a portrait of him to go on my new collage wall!
Tammy says
Hey John and Sherry…”PAINT MY PET!”
We have an adorable yellow lab/greyhound mix named Sunny…he really does brighten up our family!
xo,
Tammy
Emilie says
PAINT MY PET!
Our family dog, Moonshine, is Scooby Doo’s twin! I love he’s crazy antics!
Nicole H. says
PAINT MY PET!
I’d love to have Risa painted–she’s my “niece” and a gorgeous 80 lb Rhodesian Ridgeback. When she sleeps, she needs to have her face covered up, so she’ll pull her blanket up and over her eyes–such a diva!
Christina says
Would love a picture painted of our 13 year old chocolate lab/husky mix!
Nicole says
Paint My Pet!!
I would love to have my beagle/pointer mix (we think ) Lacey painted! Shes the second love of my life (just shy of my husband haha) even though she’s a total nut who loves to run around in circles around the coffee table snorting like a little pig.
Jenny says
PAINT MY PET!
Our dog Chuy is our first baby- and so good with our (almost) two year old. She shares so well with him!
Angela says
PAINT MY PET!!!
Linda says
My mini schnauzer Sophie Jo! She never has a bad day :)
Ana says
Paint my pet! I’d have my two kitties painted.
Jill @ missiondecorate.com says
PAINT MY PET…please! I have two beagles – Sammy & Ellie. Ellie just spent the last 30 minutes stalking a poor squirrel up a tree and Sammy slept. Pretty typical around here.
Melissa says
PAINT MY PET
I would love the have my chihuahua mix, Trixie, painted. She is my constant companion – she follows me everywhere. Her black color is tricky to capture on film, so I’d love a painting!
Amanda Morgan says
PAINT MY PET!!! I would have my dog, Smokey Rock Schnauzer, painted. He is my pride and joy…along with my husband of course. :)
Lindsay says
PAINT MY PET!
My dog Zoey. The most lovable dog in the world.
Kim says
Paint My Pet! My dog Sammy is a lovable cocker spaniel with an addiction to his ball – he can’t go anywhere without it!
Brooke says
Paint my pet! I have an adorable puggle named Cooper who is the snuggliest guy around. I’d love to have his portrait painted!
Jennifer Leugers says
PAINT MY PET!! I would like a painting of my miniature dachshund Dr. Frank N Furter. Frank cannot bear to be away from me…he even follows me into the shower :)
Suzanna says
“PAINT MY PET” please :)
I’ve got 5 dogs and a cat, so though it may seem tough to pick which one to get painted, I think I’d have to nominate my husband’s dog – the first (of many) that we adopted together. She’s a beautiful black lab/pit mix.
Suzanna
Heather says
PAINT MY PET! I would have my Golden Retriver, Mickey, painted. He would be the best model because he just lays around all day anyway!
Michelle says
Paint my pet!
I’d have my dog Hendrix painted, he turns six in a couple of weeks! He has one ear up and one ear down, which means he always looks like the cutest thing ever!
Linda says
Paint my pet!
Katie@Little Things Bring Smiles says
Hey–that’s my dog upper left corner!! :) Leslie is fabulous artist and I proudly have her work of our Shiba Inu Colden displayed in our dining room!
PAINT MY PET!
I’d love Leslie to paint my brother’s lab Max as a fantastic Christmas present. (since she already painted our pup!) GREAT great giveaway, thanks!!!
Katie@Little Things Bring Smiles
Joanna Banana says
Paint my pet! My dog, Herbie, has the cutest smooshiest face. He’s half boston terrier and half pug. I think the weirdest thing he does is lick the living room floor after he eats. It’s probably something he should see a doggie psychologist for, but we have yet to become that worried.
bex says
PAINT MY PET!
We have a ridiculously wonderful Australian Shepherd/Australian Cattle Dog (Blue Heeler) mix. We also have four cats, but I’d rather have a portrait of the dog. :) What makes him especially paintable is the fact that he’s got one ear that folds over and one ear that sticks straight up – one ear that looks like each of his two breeds! We call it his periscope ear…
Alexandra says
PAINT MY PET!
My guy is the best! His name is Monkey and totally lives up to that name, bouncing around the house when I come home super excited to see me!
Kristin says
PAINT MY PET!
Since I have three pups, it would be a hard choice!!
The thing I love most about all of my dogs is that they are so intuitive. I don’t think there is a person that knows me better than them!
Faith says
PAINT MY PET!!
Actually, I’d like to have Leslie paint my niece’s dog, Jack. He’s such a love bug and gets SO excited when I come over that he actually cries and runs in circles. Warms my heart. My niece is a senior in HS this year and this would be a perfect gift for her to take to college with her next year!!
Lindsey d. says
PAINT MY PET!
I’d actually give this as a gift to my parents. They have an adorable Jack Russell Terrier/Pomeranian mix; Stella looks just like a Jack Russell, plus a big poofy tail.
Kami says
PAINT MY PET! Angel goes to neighborhood BBQs by herself! She just shows up, sits down and waits for some bones to be tossed her way.
Kate says
PAINT MY PET!
I would love to have my dogs painted- what a cool idea!
Nicole T says
Paint my pet! I would love a portrait of my yorkie Ollie! He’s such a doll and we love how he wakes up from a nap with his tongue poking out of his mouth! :-)
Jen says
PAINT MY PET!
Narrowing it down to one thing that makes our dog Brady the best is so hard! He makes us laugh, is so full of love and affection and he completes our little family! We feel so lucky that he’s part of our family!
Rebecca B. says
PAINT MY PET! I’d have our cats, Darcy and Malcolm, painted. They’re so contrary – Malcolm’s a lover of a lap cat, but scared of new people, while Darcy’s more standoffish, but loves checking out new faces.
Janelle D says
PAINT MY PET! Besides being the star of my new blog header, my pup Abby likes to stare at herself in the mirror. She’s a diva-dog! Oh, and she wiggles her eyebrows all the time. It’s weird but oh-so-cute. Also, thanks for doing another Canadian giveaway.
Jenny says
PAINT MY PET! My son and I adopted Buddy this year and he has brought nothing but love and warmth to our home. I would love a painted picture of him to add to our family wall.
Carly G says
PAINT MY PET! We lost our sweet family dog, Jagger, about a year ago to cancer. She was only 8 years old and we loved her so dearly. My mom has always wanted to have a painting made of our sweet Jagger and this would be a perfect gift to give her.