***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.
Jessica says
Paint my pet
Our pug dog Frank is really sweet to our 1 month old baby.
Faith says
PAINT MY PET!
I would have Lesli paint my orange maine coon, Ryan Gosling. He is so cute, super doofy and loves cuddle time at night, where he lays on my chest and wants to be petted.
Emily S says
PAINT MY PET!
My German Shepherd/Lab mix (or Sheprador as we lovingly call him) has been my personal body guard since my husband’s deployment to Iraq in 2007. He follows me everywhere, and sometimes even lays on the bathroom floor while I’m taking a shower. He’s such a loyal and faithful friend!
Ellen says
Paint My Pet!
I’d have my pug Poppy painted. I’m kind of in danger of becoming a crazy pug lady :-)
Mary says
PAINT MY PET!! I would have my mother and father-in-law’s treeing walker coonhound, Rudy, painted. He howls non-stop and is very poorly behaved but he’s managed to capture their hearts and they love him unceasingly.
Shawna says
PAINT MY PET! We have a fluffy 15 lb tuxedo cat. Besides always being dressed fancy the thing I love about her the most is her night routine. She goes to each kid and ” tucks” them in bed. She licks their head and lays down with each one. She ends the night with our oldest by getting under the covers and laying her head on the pillow. Not very cat like but it sure makes her extra special.
Laura Beth says
PAINT MY PET!
I’d love to have a painting of my sweet Yorkiepoo May – she’s having a little surgery today and she is the cutest puppy ever!
Kyle says
PAINT MY PET
Atlas, our boxer-shepherd, was rescued by my wife the day before he was scheduled to be put down at the pound. He has been trying to prove his gratitude ever since with his winning personality.
Tiffany says
PAINT MY PET!
While we have a dog, I’d have a portrait done of our cat, Lincoln. He’s 20 lbs of sweet Maine Coon fluff!
melissa says
Paint my pet! I’d have the portrait done of my sister’s cats for her bday. She loves those tabbies. My dog Rufus is the best because he can always always always stop my 5 month old from crying. One look from him and she’s happy again.
Julia says
PAINT MY PET!
Our Cairn Terrier would be a great portrait subject :)
Diana T. says
PAINT MY PET! Our dog, Pepper, is a climber; she’s only 20 lbs., but loves to jump her way up to the highest point in the room…even if that’s the kitchen table…
Mabell Fernandez says
PAINT MY PET!
I have a maltese poodle mix who just turned 4 last month. While he has the napoleon complex (things gets a lab though he weighs 10 pounds), hes the sweetest puppy in the world. He cuddles with me while we watch TV and protects any motion in the house while I sleep..
Happy Birthday Burger!!
Ashley says
PAINT MY PET! My dog Maisie Mae is my first child. The two of us have been through so much together and I’d LOVE to have a painting of her. (This style is PERFECT — bright and cheery, just like Maisie.)
Julia says
Paint my Pet – I would love to get Jack the cat painted. He has such an outsized personality
Robin says
PAINT MY PET! please?
Lindsy says
PAINT MY PET! I would love a painting of my beautiful border collie, Willie, he is getting so old :( but he is the most loyal lovable dog in the world!
Jessica says
PAINT MY PET! My dog Parko is celebrating his birthday on Saturday. This would be a great way to celebrate!
Meg says
PAINT MY PET! Oh, oh, oh!! The decisions!!! We have three awesomely unique cats – an orange tiger “with white detailing” named Beardlsee, a sleek gray drama-queen named Winston, and a sweet-but-stupid multi-colored tiger named Jasper. Beardslee’s a rescue (literally rescued him hours before he died) and means the world…but Winston’s flamboyantly dramatic and would be uber-jealous…but Jasper’s my lil’ chunker who found me on my birthday. I guess I’d make the hubby decide, mwahaha. :-)
Christine says
PAINT MY PET!
We were told that K.C., my 13 year old black lab, had just a few weeks to live… that was 8 months ago. He is as happy and loving as ever and we cherish every extra day we get with him.
Kelly McK says
PAINT MY PET! I have a yellow lab named Bethany… she’s a big sweetie, but everything is on her terms!
Jessica J. says
PAINT MY PET!
I’d have our kitty painted. She’s been with my husband a long time and it’ be a nice gift to give him.
Angela says
PAINT MY PET!
We have a silky terrier named Layla. She’s pretty adorable and a second mother to our children!
Michelle J. says
PAINT MY PET! I have two dachshunds so I would love a painting of them together but if I had to choose I would have to go with my first wiener dog Zoe because she is my OG!!! They are funny pups! I’m an Alabama football fan and one likes to watch the game with me while the other runs and hides under the bed as soon as she sees or hears my pom pom!
Heather says
PAINT MY PET!!! I would have my pure bred mutt Lucky painted. He’s special to our family because my husband and I found him wandering around an abandoned cabin in the middle of nowhere. He was about 7 months old and just about starved to death. We brought him home and now (2 years later) he’s a very high energy, big-eared, lovable ball of fun that we couldn’t live without!
Dawn says
PAINT MY PET! – oh to choose I would have to say my rescued St. Bernard Tessa, there is just so much love and happiness in her eyes!
Marcy says
Paint my pet! Ladybug would be honored!
Julie says
PAINT MY PET! My 6-year-old says, “The thing I like about Daisy is she’s a dog!” So, there you have it :). Daisy’s a 3 year old labradoodle, but she’s still very much a puppy.
Le says
PAINT MY PET!
We would love to have our toy poodle Tommy painted. If our 5 year old son leaves his socks laying around Tommy will take one and either put it in the toilet, bury it in a plant or tuck it in the corner of his doggie bed. Not sure why he does this….he’s a great dog with lots of personality.
Gretchen says
Paint my pet! I think I’d have to go with our newest–Fiesta, aka The Beagle. Because she’s new so we’re totally infatuated with her and also she tolerates a Halloween costume better than any dog I’ve ever met.
Amanda says
PAINT MY PET! I have two cats that are my babies. My friends would find it hilarious that I would have them painted since they already think I’m a bit nuts for spoiling my bebbies so much.!
wendi says
Paint me pet! Please.
I would.have my special boy Bleu, painted. He passed away two months ago, after 13 years with us. Who knew swinging by the SPCA on the way back from our honey moon..would bring the most special soul in to our lies? Bleu went thru college, house buying, parenthood (three times) and so much more with us. A painting would be super special.
Erin says
PAINT MY PET!!
I’d get a portrait of my resently late Lucy – only good memories! 225lbs of slobbery grossness
Melissa says
“PAINT MY PET!”
We have two retired, rescued racing Greyhounds. They are so delightful it isn’t even funny. They are so full of love!
Catie says
PAINT MY PET! We have a 1 year old black and tan dachshund named Kevin. He is awesome :)
Chrissy says
PAINT MY PET! My husband and I just purchased our first home and I’m dying to load it with personal touches. We rescued our dog, Bun, in March 2010 and we love her to pieces. She is so special to us. A portrait of Bun hanging in our new house would be really great!
Jenna G. says
“PAINT MY PET!” It’s a tough decision, I have a 10 year old pug and a 6 year old boxer…I love both of their personalities, they are total clowns!
holly says
paint my pet!
i would want a pic of my foxhound, maya. she lost an eye this summer and we don’t have any artsy pics of her new look. she was on the cover of a local mag back when she had two eyes, so we need an update!
Tara says
PAINT MY PET! Daisy’s ears are her superpower. They are, in a word, massive. She’s an adorable combo of rat terrier and cattle dog, which we lovingly refer to as ‘rattle dog.’ She got the standing-at-attention ears of both breeds, and then some more! But they are the softest, warmest, pinkest on the inside puppy ears in the world. Ever since she was a tiny puppy we could lull her to sleep by stroking her ears… Awwww!
Tammy says
PAINT MY PET! I have 3 dogs whose portrait I would love to have and one of them looks a lot like the Shiba Inu on your little ad!
Valerie says
PAINT MY PET!
I’d have a portrait done of my cat, Tyler, who is the sweetest cat I’ve ever known. He particularly enjoying being held while you dance around the room to music.
Debbie says
Paint my pet! We love our cairn terrier, Wynnie!
Nicole says
PAINT MY PET!
I have a chocolate named named Gus, who we affectionately call G-Money (or G-Dog Millionaire) because he costs us so much money through his crazy puppy habits!
Lindsay H says
Paint my pet!
Our Maltipoo Nina who turns 6 this month. And I can’t believe it!
Kristin says
PAINT MY PET! But I don’t know WHICH! We have two cats…one who is gorgeous but stupid (or smart enough to make us THINK he’s stupid, which can work to his advantage). The other is adorable & intelligent. But we also had a cat die in August, and she had the most beautiful seafoam green eyes. I probably shouldn’t win, because I don’t know what I would do.
Andrea S. says
PAINT MY PET!
My yellow lab, Doctor Paw, would make a FABULOUS model for one of these paintings! I am 36 weeks pregnant and she loves to cuddle my baby belly – she even sleeps with her head on it, getting kicked and poked and prodded! I know she’ll make a wonderful big sister in a few weeks :) Also she’s a Dudley lab, which means she lacks pigment in her eyes/nose/muzzle, so she’s extra special.
grace says
PAINT MY PET!
Charlie is the cutest yorkie-poo in the history of the world, and I would love love love to have a painting of him.
Beekeebear says
PAINT MY PET!
We have 3 birds, but I’d have the most colorful painted–our lovebird. He is a little tiny thing, but man does he think he is big and tough–with a big personality to match. :)
Kaylan McCord says
Paint my pet. I have the cutest shih-tzus and would have to get two paintings because I don’t think I could choose just one. I love my little guys because they are so smart and are more like people than dogs. :)
Lauren says
PAINT MY PET! I would love a paiting of my maltipoo Carmen!