***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.
Lanelle says
PAINT MY PET!
I think I would choose my husband’s heart dog – a beagle named Sophie. She is super well-behaved, smart, sweet and quiet. All that makes her really easy to love and she has single handedly (pawedly?) changed many people’s opinions of beagles.
meg says
paint my pet!! i have a 5 year old beagle named Finnegan. He is a seriously beautiful rescue dog. People stop me on the street to compliment him. Finn is a daily stop for the neighborhood kids and is so friendly to everyone. He is far from perfect, he ruins pillows, sofas and blankets on an almost monthly pillows and likes to eat paper…..but i love him anyways. Who rescued who!
tracylee says
paint my pet! I have a picture of my dog in a birthday hat that is just my favorite thing, ever
Salwa says
Paint My Pet!
I would paint my loving maltipoo Latte painted. He just came into our lives as a 4 year old rescued pup, and would love for him to have a place of pride in our home. He has a bit of separation anxiety however, and his favourite thing to do is guard the bathroom door to prevent us from getting ready in the morning. It’s a good thing he is only 17 pounds!
sofia says
PAINT MY PET!
If I won I would have my sister’s adorable dog Parker painted so that the picture could be hung up in my niece’s room when she is born.
Samantha says
PAINT MY PET!
We have shelter dog named Elliot with
Samantha says
Sorry, my toddler hit the computer mid-sentence. Anyway, Elliot has the coolest, most expressive ears I’ve ever seen on a dog. They never fail to crack me up when I’m attempting to discipline him for chewing up the aforementioned toddler’s toys.
Michelle Lejcher says
PAINT MY PET! I would love to give my husband a painting of our lab, Waldo, for Christmas!
Keelan says
Paint my pet please!
I would get a painting of my black cat Loki. He has the most beautiful big bright green/yellow eyes. He is like a dog – playing fetch, always going in the backyard with us to roll in the dirt and chase bugs and at the end of the day, Loki is our snuggly bug always curling up with us in bed. Loki is our best little friend!
Anna says
Paint My Pet!
We brought my dog home from Greece – she was a stray street dog that truly doesn’t look like any other dog out there, so I would love capture that in a painting!
Torie says
PAINT MY PET!! Nimbus, our 8 year old Shiba Inu, is an escape artist extraordinaire. Locked cage, hah. 6 ft fence, hah. Closed door, gates, buried chicken wire…he mocks these things with his Houdini-like skills.
Lou says
PAINT MY PET! Thank you!!
Emma F says
Paint my (parent’s) pet!!!
Although I have 2 cats, Clay Aiken & Ruben Studdard, I would have to get this painting done for my parents of their 3rd daughter, Lil Missy! She trumps both my sister and I no matter what!!!
Crossing my fingers I can cross an xmas gift of my list…finally!
Lindsay says
PAINT MY PET!
I’d love to have a picture of Charley, my 4 year old muttbull.
Sonya says
PAINT MY PET! Chloe is a husky/shar-pei mix we rescued about four years ago. She is fiercely indepedent and has “trained” my husband and I quite efficiently since joining our household – when she stands by the door, she knows one of us will get up and let her out. When she stands by her treats, she knows one of us will give her one. When she scratches the door from the outside, she knows one of us will let her in. All in all, I am shocked at how well she lets us know what she wants. She is quite the non-verbal communicator.
Crystal says
PAINT MY PET!!!
karin says
PAINT MY (BOYFRIEND’S) PET!
I’d love to have one of these portraits done of my boyfriend’s beautiful dog, Sadie, who passed away recently. She was such a sweetheart and we both miss her very much. I wouldn’t mind having one of my little MinPin, Jack, too! She does great work!
Emily says
Paint My Pet, please!
I would have to say either my Dalmatian, Domino or my cat, Scout. Both have passed away, but I have such fond and loving memories of them both.
Veronica P. says
Paint my pet!
I would want my two dogs, Kelly, a black cocker spaniel, and Coco, a chocolate lab/boxer mix, to be painted. Even though they are the odd couple, they both provide endless amounts of entertainment and love.
Lori says
PAINT MY PET! It’d be tough to decide – I’ve got a brother and sister pair of kitties and I’d want both! They’re the sweetest little snugglers and always cheer me up if I’m sick or sad!
Katie Brock says
Paint my pet! My dog Jack is a jack Russell and miniature greyhound mix. He is the sweetest little rescue dog and loves to have his chin scratched. He’s never met a stranger and is not shy about demanding his chin scratches from someone new!
Meagan says
PAINT MY PET!
I have a 10 year old golden retriever who still thinks she’s a baby. She loves to get up and sit in our laps while we pet and rock her.
Hawk says
PAINT MY PET!
I have two dogs and it would be pretty hard to pick just one painted. If I picked Kingsley, it would be because he’s a sweet loveable pit bull with a great personality. He’s sweet, and kind of prissy for a boy pit bull, and has this attitude towards the world that says ‘love me, I’ll love you… by continually licking your face at 6 am.’
If I picked Beau, my 7 year old lab mix, it would be because he’s a doll with these great ears. One stands up, one lays flat. He is the sweetest dog I’ve ever had.
Blair says
PAINT MY PET!!!
Oh how I love my labradoodle Henri!!! She is so precious! She is like our child…and loves to hog the bed! I already have a photo in my mind!!! I’m so excited about this giveaway!!!
Andrea says
PAINT MY PET!
While we rescued a beautiful pit mix last October, we lost our beloved Great Dane a year ago yesterday so I would have to choose him (sorry new girl). He was a human in a 140 lb dog body. He was my first baby and will forever be my favorite pet.
Meg says
PAINT MY PET!
We would loooove a painting of our little Peter Pie! He’s our adorable fluffy toy poodle and completely the love of our lives. I hope we win! His daddy would love it!
Stevie says
PAINT MY PET!
I would get my boyfriend’s puppy, Pascal painted. What makes him unique is that he likes to pretend he’s fearless and tough by chasing around my dog (who is 5 times his weight and about ten times his height) but whenever he gets a shot at the vet’s, he cries and yelps for 24 hours. It’s simultaneously hilarious and adorable how wimpy he is. :)
Kaitlyn says
PAINT MY PET!
Kristen K. says
PAINT MY PET!
I would paint Winston, my beloved Boston Terrier. He’s generally the best guy ever and has a little glimmer in his eye that I would love to see in a painting.
Lindsey says
PAINT MY PET!
Our boxer, Chip, is the best looking pup around. Not to mention, he has an extra long tongue and his front, bottom teeth never came in, so he has lots of character to be captured on canvas to say the least! :)
Heidi N.L. says
PAINT MY PET!! It would be hard to choose just one to have painted! I have two cats and a dog, all resucues. But since we alerady have a nice photo of our dog (taken for the local newspaper!!) we would probably go with the cats. They are brothers and even at age 6 they are full of energy. We hear them racing around upstairs playing with each other only to find them later passed out on the bed together.
Caroline Helmers says
PAINT MY PET!!
Julie says
I’d love to have my best friend’s dog, Scout, painted. Scout recently passed away and I know my friend would treasure the painting.
Shaye C. says
PAINT ME PET!
morgan smith says
Paint my pet! I’d have my pretty persian, cesar painted. he acts like the king of my castle and I know he would love to be hung on the wall! But not in a creepy stuffed way, in a painting way ;)
Natalie says
Paint my pet! My cat Boo loves being around people and his nose to nose snuggles are too cute (although annoying in the middle of the night).
Katie Cook says
PAINT MY PET!
My Mollie dog. She was a rescue from a few towns away, and when my husband and I saw her one day at our local adoption drive, we knew she’d fit right in. She’s a little nutso, quirky and funny. We wouldn’t be the people we are today without her!
Monica says
PAINT MY PET!
I’d probably have my siamese cat, Kobe painted as it wouldn’t be fair to only choose one of my dogs.
Eric Saupe says
PAINT MY PET!
Our 3lb Yorkie is, what we like to call, an ‘agressive-licker’. She will lick you all day if you give her the chance. Super loving and fun dog to have around all the time.
Marijke Van Stichel says
PAINT MY PET!! I would live to have my sister’s dog painted. She has been such a wonderful sister, she is always supportive and very caring and she LOVES her French Bulldog (named Croissant). I don’t get to see her often since she lives abroad but would live to surprise her with a painting of her favorite canine. :)
Theresa says
Paint my pet! I would love to have a painting of our 10 year old lab that we just lost to cancer. We tooks some pictures before she got too sick and would love to turn one into a piece of art.
laura says
Paint My Pet!! claire is legally my son’s dog but truthfully his heart belongs to me! and to be honest my heart belongs to him!! he is a little terrier mix that was born in my bathroom the largest of 3 and the only boy. i thought he was a girl that first day (that is to explain his name!) and when his true gender was discovered his name was changed to claremont!! he lays between mylegs on the ottoman and makes getting up nearly impossible but i wouldn’t have it any other way!!
Megan Owens says
PAINT MY PET!!!!! I would like my beautiful girl Lacey (or Laceybear as she is sometimes known) to be painted!! She is a wonderful little dog and came to me by complete accident!! She was 1 of the litter of puppies my mom had (haha that sounds so wrong) and I watched the whole litter be given away to loving homes. Turns out, one of those homes couldn’t keep her so my mom called me one day and asked “do you want a puppy?” to which I said “yes!” and then she replied “ok, how about today??”.
She is the bestest friend a girl could ask for and painting her would be the coolest thing!!!!
Thanks!!!!
Corie says
PAINT MY PET!
Four years ago this week (!) we adopted our Redbone Coonhound, Katie, from a family with a daughter with allergies. The best thing about her is the relationship she has with my oldest son (who is 7, the same age as Katie), they’re BFF. She sleeps on his bed while he’s at school and they snuggle together on the sofa while watching movies. She’s a big dog and as much as I’d prefer her to stay OFF my furniture, I can’t resist letting them have that special time. She’s FAB with kids of all ages. Love that girl! :)
PAppel says
Paint My Pet. It would have to be my grandog Chester, a most adorable Chinese Crested Powder Puff. He is my little shadow.Follows me everywhere.
Becky M says
Paint my pet!
I’d have my cats Silas and Greta painted. They’re best friends to each other and their humans alike.
Jess says
PAINT MY PET! I would get my cat Libbie painted. I recently had to put her down, so it would be a cheerful reminder of her and the great years we had together. She loved my high heels and every time I would take them off after work she’d go lay on them and wrap her paws around them like she was hugging them.
Jess @ Little House. Big Heart. says
PAINT MY PET(S)!
I’d want to get all our furry kiddos painted. Our girls, Indiana and Rosie, are fun, crazy puppies who love to eat… everything. No couch, cat, or mattress is immune to their own special brand of love.
Fievel is our own personal guard cat. While the puppies love everyone who comes through the door, Fievel is committed to protecting the Little House against any intruder. He’s also named after a mouse.
Annie says
PAINT MY PET!
My yorkie Max would be the perfect candidate for this giveaway. He is turning nine this Wednesday and with the recent arrival of our son Hayes, Max could use a little extra love. He is a great, loving dog and my first official pet. My mom didn’t allow pets when we were kids.
Stephanie says
PAINT MY PET!!
I’d have to get a painting of both of my cats cuddling because it warms my heart. They didn’t get along at first – my second cat I rescued off the street in pretty rough shape. She didn’t trust us, and she didn’t trust my other cat for a long time. But now, she is such a lovable and friendly cat and they are best buds :)
Christina says
PAINT MY PET! While I have two adorable pets at home, I’d love to get this painting for my brothers’. They had to put their dog down today, and I can’t think of a more fitting remembrance of dear Sasha.