***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.
Megan L. says
Paint my pet!
I would use this for my dog Luna, a Great Dane – German Shepard mix. She just turned one and has added so much fun to our family. She loves to sit on the couch (like a human with her front feet on the ground) and watch soccer. She will watch an entire game this way and it is one of the only times she is calm. It’s too funny!
Heather says
PAINT MY PET! I would want a painting of my dog, a maltese/shi tzu mix. There are many things that make him lovable and fun, but the weirdest thing about him is that he talks! He kind of talk-barks at me when I come home at the end of the day and I swear it sounds like he’s saying “Where were you??”
Elyse Danielle says
PAINT MY PET!! I would love both my dogs painted because they are like my kiddos! I love them so much! They’re both rescue shelter dogs and have brought so much joy to me and my hubby.
Tracy says
PAINT MY PET!
I would actually have my in-laws’ dog painted for them :-)
Julie says
PAINT MY PET!
We only have a cat at the moment but are looking for a dog to adopt as well. A painting of our cat would be great, though. He is the most tolerant, gentle pet I have ever encountered. He lays on his back for belly rubs, lets my girls carry him around all over the place (and he’s huge!) and doesn’t mind at all when they dress him up in bibs, party hats and capes. :)
Hilary says
PAINT MY PET! I’d have a portrait painted of our rescued Weimaraner, Winnie, who is truly our first “baby” even if we now have an actual baby in the house!
caseyj610 says
PAINT MY PET!! I’d love to have my little pomeranian Lily painted. We got her 6 years ago this month. The moment we met her, I knew she was coming home with us, even though we were supposed to only be “looking”. That little ball of fur let me pick her up, and she snuggled her way under my chin and layed down. She weighed 2.5 lbs at the time, and threw up all over my lap on the way home. We love her so much, and she’s still as cuddly today as she was the day we met her.
Nicole K says
PAINT MY PET!!!
I would love my pet dog painted. her name is chassis and she has been my husband and i’s first born so we just love her!
Meaghan says
PAINT MY PET! I would have my adopted pup, Maggie painted. She is so sweet – when we get home, she will not settle down until we squat down and let her kiss us and then she puts her paws around us to hug us. It is so funny!
Laurie says
Paint my Pet! My 100lb 1 year old yellow Lab Oakley. He needs a photo because he is just so darn handsome.
Gwenalyn says
Paint my pet!
I would want my wonderful Auggie Doggie painted. I lost her last year but she was an amazing dog. I found her at a shelter as a dog who was unwanted. She had the kindest heart and was the most loyal animal I have ever met. She didn’t have a mean bone in her body. When my kids cried she would lean against them to comfort them (she was a Doberman/German Shepard mix so she wasn’t small by any means) and knock them over. It was so sweet and awkward. I miss her so much, she made my world a better place.
Caitlin @ Hardly Housewives says
Paint my Pet! I have 2 cats and 2 dogs (plus 2 beehives – I was one of the people who responded that I also owned “other” pets on your survey!) so I’d have to think long and hard over who we wanted immortalized in paint!
Beth says
PAINT MY PET! I’d have one done for my friend of her yorkie. He’s a fantastic pup and she’d love it!
Naomi says
PAINT MY PET!
My little pup Mack needs a portrait because he’s awesome.
Ashley Feekin Beccard says
Paint My Pet!
I would want both of my dogs painted because they’ve shown us time and time again that you can have one without the other. We tried to take the little one on a roadtrip while the other stayed with Grandma and it did not end well, they were both depressed the entire time!
AMI V says
PAINT MY PET!!! i have two Cocker Spaniels – well, one is a cocker spaniel, and one is a mix between a cocker and a sussex spaniel – so i call her my little sucker spaniel :)
they are my kids, since i dont have any yet, so of course i want to deck my house out with pictures of them!
Meg C. says
Paint My Pet!!
I would want my beloved pup Tuffy painted. He is a 13 year old Wowzer (Westie/Schnauzer) who loves a good nap and belly rub.
Lee says
Paint my pet! I would have my cat Dill painted because he’s not only an awesome cat, but he’s like a coworker to me (I work from home)! He’s an awesome cat that is always laying upside down waiting for a tummy scratch and he even plays fetch too!
Zhaleh says
“PAINT MY PET!” This would definitely be a gift for my in laws. They have a spoiled Pekingese whose would appropriately to join the portrait wall of their kids. Though I just saw Lesli does barnyard animals, so my parents goat would be a contender!
Adri says
PAINT MY PET!
I would get a portrait of my little dog, Cora. She is a maltese-poodle mix and almost a year old (they grow up so fast! *sniff*). She definitely has some quirks. For instance, when I throw her toy to a certain part of my house, she always jumps on the couch, runs onto the side table, peers down at her toy for a few seconds, the runs back across the couch and jumps off, and runs around the couch to get her toy! It would be so much simpler for her to just run around the couch in the first place, but she rarely does!
Ashley B. says
PAINT MY PET!!
I would want our baby Kallie painted or maybe I’d wait until we get the new puppy and have both done!! Currently, Kallie is our world. I would love to capture the never ending love and kisses she has for us!!
Ashley says
“PAINT MY PET!”
We would have our sweet Charlie painted. He’s a 2 year old Brittany Spaniel, and he’s the most handsome pup in the world!
Gretchen says
PAINT MY PET!
I would want a painting of my sweet boy Jebediah, who passed away two years ago. Not a day passes that I don’t miss him. He was a big mush who would look at me like I was the most beautiful, witty, brilliant and wonderful person in the world. He would also sometimes roll his eyes at me. He’s the only dog that I’ve ever seen do that.
Amanda P says
PAINT MY PET!! Our first “child” Sadie, who turned 7 this year!! She’s a coonhound mix and the most snuggly dog I’ve ever had.
Tina says
PAINT MY PET – I would love to have a great picture of my Beagle – Barney – there is always things in the background that I would love to remove.
meg shannon says
Paint my pet! I would have our mutt Lucy painted. She couldnt be more patient and loving towards our kiddos.
Katie says
Paint my pet! I have a mini schnauzer that I named Blanche Devereaux afer my favorite Golden Girl. She has gray and white hair and a sassy attitude!
Christi S. says
PAINT MY PET… Mandi! She is as loyal as they come!
Sarah says
PAINT MY PET! I have an almost 3 year old soft-coated wheaten terrier named Fergus. He never fails to make me laugh each and every day with his antics. One of his best includes his evening routine with his blankie whereby he (ahem) humps and ‘kills’ it, and then sucks and kneads with his paws while whining with a look of pure contentment on his face. :)
Stephanie Klemm says
Paint my pet!
hopefully I could get both my dogs cause they’re complete opposites but equally loveable!
Katie says
PAINT MY PET! I’d have my black lab, Marcus, painted because he does everything a pup should–wag his tail, get pets & scratches, sleep all day…and he’s a 100 lbs of furry love!
Kaite says
PAINT MY PET!
I have two dogs, so it would be difficult to pick which one to paint- but I’d have to go with mutt, Mabel. When she looks at you, she looks like she’s smiling. She has the most animated face of any dog I’ve ever met. The puppy in the house gets all the attention now, because he’s bigger and knocks her out of the way, so Mabel deserves some attention. It was her house first, ya know. And… the puppy wouldn’t sit still to get a nice picture taken anyway.
Kendra says
Paint my pet! My sweet jack russell, Rosie, was a great member of our family, and we miss her everyday!
Katie B. says
PAINT MY PET!!
I would want my schnauzer Norman painted. What a perfect addition to the living room!
Salena Santos says
PAINT MY PET!
Our Jack Russel, Lily is such a huge part of our family. She does so Well with our babies that she is referred to as a “big sister” around our home.
Sarah says
PAINT MY PET! I would get my husband’s yellow lab painted. He saved up his money in high school and bought this dog, and they have been best buds and hunting partners ever since. The dog is getting pretty old, so this would be an awesome gift.
Wendy says
Paint my pet! Our 9 year old long-hair tuxedo cat, Luna. She’s quite grumpy, but oh so pretty.
Kelley says
PAINT MY PET! I would want my little mixed breed cutie Leia painted. We just think she is the cutest, but my favorite thing she does is spinning like a top whenever she gets excited!
Kyle Elizabeth says
PAINT MY PET!! I just adopted an adorable dog, Skamp, this weekend, so this would be perfect timing to capture this exciting time!
Alison says
PAINT MY PET!
Well, really my brother’s pet, she is a sweet mutt who is adored by her little sister (my niece).
Katie says
PAINT MY PET!
My family has an English Cocker Spaniel (12 years-old on October 19) and she still greats us every time we come home!
Julie says
Paint my pet! I would LOVE to have a painting of my baby turtle, George, featured on my wall! He is the cutest/dorkiest little thing I’ve ever seen!
Kim W Rily says
PAINT MY PET!
My Trinity (dog) is 12 years old. She has been with me before I met my husband. She is with me every day at work and I wish I had more time to just hang out with her and walk and hike and love bringing her to the beach. I love the way she watches my kids and me.
Erin says
PAINT MY PET! My pit bull Brandon has 100% changed me for the better! I rescued him from a local foster home, and since then, I’ve learned the meaning of compassion & loving someone besides myself.
Emma says
PAINT MY PET!
I have an all grey/black dog (so perhaps a challenge!) who’s getting on in years. Now he’s completely deaf, has doggy Addison’s, but he’s the most kind, tolerant little canine I’ve ever met. Of course I’m biased, just a little.
Amanda says
PAINT MY PET! I would want my boyfriend’s dog Bailey painted. She’s such a weird dog sometimes. She won’t eat without someone sitting with her, and even then she usually won’t finish her meal. Sometimes I think she has a doggy eating disorder. She also freaks out whenever she sees light reflections on the wall. It’s hilarious!
Nancy says
Paint my pet! I would get a painting of my nutty dog Rough. He’s the only dog in the neighborhood that can say his own name! ;-)
Kellynne says
PAINT MY PET!!
I have an amazing mixed breed that we adopted from a rescue here in Chicago. He is beautiful – short brownish hair, bright yellow eyes, and a cute white patch on his chest. He’s an amazing dog – very mellow and low key, but he has random spurts of hilarious energy that leave us cracking up and chasing him around.
Carolyn A says
PAINT MY PET! I would paint my Golden Ellie. She doesn’t think she’s a dog, she thinks she’s a person!
esther says
PAINT MY PET!! :)
For me, it’d definitely be a painting of our cat Maybe. We’ve just heard last week he’s got sarcolymphoma in his instestings and possibly also his lungs, which is just so incredibly sad.