***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.
Erin says
Paint my pet(s)! I’ve got two seriously awesome snakes who are my late night study partners. They’re gorgeous, entertaining, and they keep away unwanted house guests ;)
Jessica says
PAINT MY PET!
It would be our beloved lab mix, who we adopted as a puppy before we were married. He’s been with us through 2 moves and 2 human arrivals (oh, and a cross-country road trip before all that!), and just turned 14 last month. He recovered from hind leg paralysis when he was 11, and about a year ago truly slowed down from old age… but that sweet face is exactly as it’s always been (as is his love of food!), and he melts my heart all day every day.
Rachel says
PAINT MY PET!!
Our dog Dewey (yep, former librarian ;)) would make a great painting. He’s a 4 yr old Bichon, and while he’s unbelievably cuddly & sweet, has a quirky thing where he sticks out his tounge all the time (with his mouth closed.) I’d love to see that captured forever on our wall! :)
Evan Thompson says
PAINT MY PET!!
We have two wonderful dogs, a lab-shepherd mix and a border collie mix. Our absolute favorite thing to do is watch them play and chase each other, it never gets old. They completely own our home since we can’t say no to their adorable faces.
Stacey says
Paint my pet! My dog, Dolly is all girl. She follows me around when I get ready every morning. Sometimes when I have extra time I will throw a t-shirt or scarf on her or rub a little blush on her little dog face :)
Chloe says
PAINT MY PET! Tiller is my best buddy in the whole world. What a constant source of love and laughter. One of the silliest things he does is fall asleep on his back with feet in the air and tennis ball in mouth! A pet painting would be a wonderful addition to our home.
Sabrina Wight says
PAINT MY PET! Bailey that is…she’s my beauitful big beagle who keeps up laughing all the time (she fell off the couch today and crashed into the coffee table)
Maria says
PAINT MY PET!
I’d love a portrait of Schumacher, Schumy for short – my very photogenic tuxedo cat.
trish says
PAINT MY PET! Just a lovable, sweet mutt!
Jessica says
Paint my pet! I would love a portrait of our cat, Abby. Not only did she find room in my dog-loving heart, my husband loves her almost as much as the kids. She fills our family.
Lacey says
PAINT MY PET!
I have two dogs and wouldn’t be able to pick just one!
Katherine says
PAINT MY PET! I would have a portrait of my 115 pound german shepherd… the gentlest, sweetest soul you’ll ever meet. She’s the best dog a person could ever have the priviledge of owning.
Meredith says
PAINT MY PET!
I would get my cat Tiger who died a few years ago. He was the best cat ever and would even sleep on my pillow.
Meg says
PAINT MY PET! I have two cute little birds that I’d love to have painted. One whistles Peter and the Wolf and the other does acrobatic flips on her perch.
Whitney says
PAINT MY PET!
I don’t know which of our kitties we’d choose…
Lauren says
PAINT MY PET! Well actually I would get my dear friend’s puppydog painted. She rescued an adorable shiba inu dog and is a great mama to him!
Abigayle says
PAINT MY PET! We love our cat The Artist so much! He’s a pretty awesome cat, though he can be a little standoff-ish. Since it’s getting cold now he’s turning into a snuggly kitty, which we love. He’s just very pretty and really lives up to his name. (When my husband first adopted him, long before I was even in the picture, his name was Prince. Hence why he is The Artist.)
katie v says
Paint my pet! I would have my dog, Bella painted. She’s a sweet dog who never snaps at our 2 year old even when he’s pulling her hair and falling on her!
Wendy says
PAINT MY PET!
I’d LOVE to have my dog Colby painted. I love this design. Colby is so lovable. He is my shadow and always wants to be next to me or the kids. unconditional love is a wonderful thing!
Melanie says
Paint my pet!
Nancy says
PAINT MY PET! We lost our dog, Honey, last year and this would be an amazing picture to hang in our house.
Pat B. says
PAINT MY PET!
jeannie lieblich says
Please “Paint My Pet!” We adopted our chihuahua Otis 3 years ago, and it is the best decision we ever made. He barks like crazy bc he thinks he protecting us from the dangerous squirrels outside, he sheds like crazy, and he begs for food, but I love him to death because even though no one is perfect, he is compared to everyone else in my family!! LOL.
jeannie lieblich says
And he looks sooooo much like Burger, except he has a black nose! Adorable!
Mary B. says
PAINT MY PET!
Katie Vlietstra says
PAINT MY PET! We have a loveable black lab, Coltrane. The dog is ridiculous. At 90lbs, he thinks he is a lap-dog and he has the most sensitive stomach (no joke, can’t even eat treats or it is a hot mess!). We can’t imagine our lives without C-Trane–he is an amazing dog, even though his back legs are like rabbit feet.
Tracy says
PAINT MY PET! My corgi, Riley, packs one hell of a personality in a tiny little body. Short legs and huge ears get you a long way in our house!
Danae says
Paint my pet!! I have a cockapoo that we rescued a few years ago and she’s the love of my life. Other than my husband…. Most days ;)
Elissa says
PAINT MY PET!I’d love to have my three dogs together. There isn’t anything about them that I don’t love!
Stephanie says
PAINT MY PET! My husband and I are expecting our first baby, and I swear our Goldendoodle has been extra affectionate and cuddly since I became pregnant. It melts my heart.
Colleen says
Paint my pet! My favorite doggie Scruffy boy is a rescue from Puerto Rico! He’s our best friend!
Abby says
Paint my pet!
My greyhound, Figs, is awkward and lanky. Yet, at the same time, she’s sophisticated and feminine. She’s like a runway model.
Julia says
Paint my pet!! I would love a portrait of my 1 year old boston terrier-pitbull mix Henry. My boyfriend and I adopted him at the beginning of the summer and he has definitely made life interesting. Everytime you come in the house he wiggles until he falls over with excitement. He’s my furbaby and I love him so much!
Lara says
PAINT MY PET! We have 5 furbabies, but I’d have to get our youngest, Scarlette Rose, painted. She’s a teeny red dachshund with white paws (that have the cutest freckles on them)!!! She cries whenever one of us leaves and is so happy when we get home! I’d send you a picture so you could see how cute she is, but alas! that’s not possible! My daughter would squee over a painting for her room!
Maria says
Paint my Pet (s) – I don’t know, how can I choose just one child to be in a portrait? ;o)
Alyssa says
Paint my pet! I’d my my dog Finn painted. He’s so squirly and cute, but such a good cuddler too!
Melissa B says
PAINT MY PET! I’d love to have my mini Schnauzer puppy, Wayne, painted. He is just so friendly and lovable, and genuinely excited to see us every. single. time. we come home, even if we’ve only been gone for 5 minutes. Also, he does this really cute thing after we give him a bath…he drags his entire body across the carpet, as if trying to dry himself off. Very amusing to watch!
Kate says
(Please) Paint My Pet! my Bassett/your-guess-is-as-good-as-mine mutt is adorably ill-built with knocked knees and extra soft ears. He gives the best head hugs and loves to go camping.
MamaJ (The Scientist's Wife) says
PAINT MY PET!
I have two dogs: a Greyhound and a Basset Hound. My Greyhound is pretty much my soulmate. She is 3, but acts like a cuddly old woman. She is super chill and listens to every word that comes out of my mouth. She is also super awkward and funny looking. Best. Dog. Ever.
Allison Jabaay says
Paint My Pet! I would love to have a portrait of our collie/lab mix Zulu. We adopted him a year ago, and he is so much fun! He loves to play with his toys, and he knows them by name. You can tell him to “go find skunk” and he will run off and find the skunk and put it in your lap.
Loren McCraney says
PAINT MY PET! Our rescue toy poodle, Monet, is the best little spinning buddy evah! :)
Jessica@LovesAvocado says
PAINT MY PET! We have a Shiba Inu named Yoshi. He looks like the dog on the top left. He likes to chase toads and dig up worms.
Carrie A. says
PAINT MY PET!
Lindsey says
PAINT MY PET!
I have a green quaker parrot that I’ve been slave to since I was 9 (16 years!) He is amazing and green and eats people because he is evil. He cuddles with me and gives me kisses, but he gets confused when I take my glasses off and tries to eat me as well. He is the Lois Lane of parrots. I told my husband when he proposed that he would always be my second man after QB. :D
Brittany says
Paint My Pet! I would love a painting of my brothers pet bulldog. she is such a princess and thinks everyone loves her! She does have the best puppy personality.
Julie Jacobsen says
PAINT MY PET! Our dog, Molly, is part sheltie,,part cocker spaniel. She has been with us for 9 years and everyone who meets her loves her. She looks like a perpetual puppy but only recently we found out she is suffering (bravely I might add) with leasions on her spine and a spot on her liver. Almost had to put her down quite suddenly but glad to report that she is doing well now. Would love to win this prize. Thanks for offering it!
Stephanie Horn says
PAINT MY PET! My handsome little Pembroke Welsh Corgi named Duncan would make a great subject. He is too smart for his own good, so we actually make up puzzles for him to solve and games to play so he doesn’t get bored. His stubby little legs are adorable, and he always seems to be smiling!
Nicole says
PAINT MY PET!!
My 5 month old puppy, Ellie, crawled into the open window yesterday and subsequently fell off! She is a determined explorer!
Heather D says
PAINT MY PET! Ruby (border collie mix) is literally my best friend. She keeps me company and provides hours of entertainment with her squeaky addiction and many vocalizations.
LM says
Paint my Pet!
My dog, Tiger, is the best little dog ever (he would give Burger a run for the money)… he’s 12 and I would love to have a custom picture of him to have forever.
Kim says
PAINT MY PET! I’d have my dad’s dog painted for him. The dog is his best friend and my sister as my mom calls her!