***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.
Jonna Gallo says
PAINT MY PET! I actually want this to get artwork for my sister, who adores her dog like there’s no tomorrow. She is the best sister and best aunt to my kids I could ever ask for!
kelly says
PAINT MY PET! My rescue bichon frise was BORN to be painted. he’s a fluffy, smiley adorable mess of cute. he’s literally the best thing that every happened to me.
stephanie says
PAINT MY PET! I don’t have any pets, but I’d love to gift one of these to my sister and have a painting made of her Yorkie-Poodle, Wrigley.
Courtney says
PAINT MY PET!!!
I’m actually doing this for my sister’s dog, Izzy, she is so special becuase she lets my daughter, who is 2, lay all over her and is so patient with her no matter how rough she is being.
Lindsey says
PAINT MY PET!
My dachshund/terrier mix Noodle and schnauzer/terrier mix Guinness. They’re as different as night and day, but nothing beats when they snuggle up together to take a nap.
B. Kirt says
PAINT MY PET!
i am the proud momma to 6 (yes, 6) renascence bulldogs, who recently became friends to our 14 chickens. i never thought in a million years they could co-exist. but my husband proved me wrong. now the dogs can chew on their bones 3″ away from the chickens. its a miracle!
Pam says
PAINT MY PET!
My dog Bandit was the coolest Bordie Collie, may he now RIP. He was so smart and loved to work. Bandit took great pride in “herding” all of the squirrels out of my yard:-)
Courtney says
PAINT MY PET!
I have three wonderful and sweet senior kitties but I’d have to get my gorgeous greyhound Odin his own painting! He is so beautiful that he literally turns heads whenever he’s in public. He’s the sweetest dog in the universe so he has the personality to match his looks. :)
Rachel T. says
PAINT MY PET!!
I would want my dog Sasha painted. She is so special to me because I didn’t know what kind of dog she was when I adopted her from the humane society when she was a little pup. She is the best dog anyone could ask for. She tries to talk to you when you talk to her and she will watch TV with you (especially if its Animal Channel).
Lindsey Engelland says
PAINT MY PET!
Mia of course. My Tea Cup Chihuahua who is no more than 3 pounds!!!! :) I love her because she is a little Human. She is a person really, not a dog. She really just makes my day better, seeing her hop around cracks me up!
Beth says
PAINT MY PET!
I’d love a painted photo of our puggle, Jake. I’m pregnant, and he’s so adorable when he lays next to me and puts his head on my growing belly. It’s like he knows he has a brother/sister coming!
Joanna says
PAINT MY PET!
I have 2 cats, it would be hard to pick ….
Erin says
PAINT MY PET! Lucy, our 5 year old lab mix rescue.
Jillian says
Paint my pet!
I would love to have my cat’s portrait painted, but my husband doesn’t exactly like the cat like I do, so I would compromise and get our dog painted. Our rescue dog, Layla, a lab/terrier mix, just recently started finding her terrier side by snuffing out chipmunks in our new yard, and just yesterday she found her lab side and overcame her fear of swimming! I’m a proud mama.
Laura says
PAINT MY PET! I have chow-lab mix named Shadow. He is so kind. So sweet and loyal. He is all black, with soft red highlights, only visible in the sunlight. We have three dogs, but he is our favorite….shhh…don’t tell the others!
Michelle says
PAINT MY PET!
I would want my cat Gracie painted. She loves to be a kitty alarm clock: she jumps up and down on us every morning 5 min before our alarm goes off!
Kelly F. says
PAINT MY PET!
Wilson, my cute but wacko doxie. He has had a had life and i’d love to have his cute mug and worry wrinkles immortalized forever :)
Kate says
paint my pet!
My 1 and a half year old, 30lb pup, Verbena (Bean), sneezes EVERY time you scratch her stomach. She also collects rocks from our backyard and puts them on the patio furniture…her own little zen garden of sorts.
Christy says
PAINT MY PET!
I would love to have an painting of our dog Dexter (named after the show). He is a Border Collie mix and extremely loving and loyal!!
Becky says
PAINT MY PET! Our beagle, Winston, is a big baby, and the best cuddle pal in the world. One of his favorite games is “find it”. I hide treats around the house, and he uses his beagle powers to find them. :)
Elizabeth says
Paint my pet – Hershey the beagle, a total cuddle-bug and mama’s boy (even at 12 years old).
Jenn says
PAINT MY PET! I have a mixed-breed terrier who is so ugly she’s cute and everyone wants to pet her…however she is MEAN! I have a beware of dog sign up for a 10 lb mutt who thinks she’s a rottweiler!
Melissa says
PAINT MY PET!! My 12.5 year old pug Mya.. Some dogs are working dogs, but the pug is a “call in sick to work” dog. She is my shadow – she was abused until I got her at age 2 and I am pretty sure that she and me were meant to be. She’s also a little vain and would love the opportunity to have her portrait above the mantle to make the other dogs jealous ;-)
Rachel says
PAINT MY PET! I’d have my labradoodle, Dolly, painted. My boyfriend and I rescued her this year.
Ashley says
PAINT MY PET!
I would paint my Great Dane DUKIE! The best part about Dukie is he loves story time. We are are putting my daughter to bed Duke needs to be there to listen to our nightly story…his favorite is “Go Dog Go”.
Brittany K. says
PAINT MY PET! I have a goldendoodle who is super cuddly and sweet. She makes the funniest noises and sits and lays in the silliest positions. I am so thankful for all of happy moments she brings to home :)
Jen M says
PAINT MY PET!
I’d love to have my Bullmastiff MJ painted!
sara says
PAINT MY PET!
I would love to have my golden retriever puppy Lola painted. She is the sweetest little dog and we love having her!
Sarah says
“PAINT MY PET!” – I’d get a portrait of my Jack Rusell Terrier “Giant”. What makes him especially lovable is how great he is with the kids. He is really good about toning it down (something JRTs are not exactly known for) when the kids are around…
Beth A. says
PAINT MY PET!!
We have 2 cats and 2 dogs – it would be so hard to choose!
They all have such differenct personalities.
Sally C. says
PAINT MY PET!
We would have our dog (beagle/shepherd mix), Libby, painted. Our favorite thing about her? The firetruck sound she makes whenever you play “A Spoonful of Sugar” on a kazoo! (Yes, it’s weird and, yes, we’ve got video.)
Amy Arganbright says
PAINT MY PET!
Abby says
Paint My Pet! I would want to have my parents dog painted! She is an American Eskimo and just the cutest white ball of fur :)
Russ says
PAINT MY PET! We would have our cat, Sir Henry the Brave painted.
Sara says
PAINT MY PET!
My little buddy Jack is the friendliest dog you’ll ever meet. He needs to be around people 24/7 and will sneak into bed with anyone who happens to be sleeping…but hates being under the covers!
Emma Sl says
Paint my pet Keaux-Keaux, a loving rescue shih tzu!
Danielle Schaefer says
PAINT MY PET!
I have a super sweet 4 year old mutt(border collie/chow mix I’ve decided) named Dolce. She is the best snuggler and most low maintenance dog. Every time we walk in the front door, whether it’s been 5 minutes or a day, she could wiggle out of her skin she gets so excited!
Kristin says
PAINT MY PET!
I would want our Great Dane, Zuma, painted. She’s pretty amazing and is the cover of the Addison’s dog calendar this year (a world wide group for people with dogs that have Addison disease). Other than that, she’s your regular dane…160# lap dog! :)
Katie Lee says
PAINT MY PET! Our dog’s name is Watson and everyone loves him! He has enormous ears and is so hyper yet gentle at the same time. He doesn’t act like a normal dog and is kind to everyone. He is one of a kind.
Tricia says
paint my pet, please!
Lexie Louise is our docile little min pin (who happened to get into trouble on Friday & got herself a trip to the vet & the emergency clinic… come today, she’s good as new, happily snuggling in laps & pestering her little sister Pepperoni…)
Kimberlee says
Paint my Pet!
Actually paint both my pets! I have 2 little furbabies, Joey and Izzie. They are best pals and I would be lost without their companionship. :)
Jody says
PAINT MY PET!
I would paint my dog Wrigley. She is a Mini Goldendoodle. She is so good with my toddler, who likes to jump and pull hair her hair sometimes. She just lays there. She also is very protective of him and kept him from falling of the bed one time by jumping in between. Going to be best buddies one day!
Anna- lifefoodfamilylove.com says
PAINT MY PET!
I would love a painting of my sweet dog Mystic. She is the most affectionate dog I have ever know.
Melissa says
PAINT MY PET!!!
I will eventually have one each for the dog and cat but I would pick my cat who has the most beautiful green eyes! He is also a bit dog like in his habits and one very cool cat.
Nikki says
PAINT MY PET!
I would want our 5 year old “kitten” Zelli painted. She has supported me through 3 moves, 2 deployments, and 1 newborn. Snuggling her soft bunny-like fur calms me no matter what!
steph says
PAINT MY PET (well, my parents pets). My parents had two pugs, Mac & Duchess (black and fawn). They are my parents long time companions and go everywhere with them! After 14 1/2 years Duchess passed and Mac’s all alone now. My mom would love the momento…
Stephanie says
PAINT MY PET!
mariela says
PAINT MY PET!
Would love a painting of my dog Lulu. She is a mutt dog, and we gave her a loving home!
anna says
PAINT MY PET! i’d have my dog, huck, painted. he enjoys long walks on the beach, getting his ears scratched, and eating cat poop. yep, that’s my dog.
Lucy says
PAINT MY PET! I want a painting of my yellow lab Lucy. She is 85 pounds and just turned 8 last week, but still acts like a goofy little puppy. She has a lipoma (benign tumor made of fat) growing out of the side of her neck/jaw which the vet would rather leave alone as long as it isn’t bothering her, which it isn’t, which gives her a “unique” look, but she’s adorable anyway.