***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.
tara (@etsetara) says
paint my pet!
our little spaniel “echo” is a sweetie that we rescued. she’s so sweet and LOVES cuddling on the couch with us — especially on weekends!
Shelly Murphy says
PAINT MY PET! I would want my basset hound, Penny, painted. She constantly makes us laugh with her antics. I love that she still trips over her ears even though she is 3 years-old!
Margaret says
PAINT MY PET! My pittie Sydney. Adopted her 8 years ago and she has changed my world. She is the most loving and sweetest dog. An amazing addition to our family. She loves to snuggle and be covered under blankets. I love that she just wants to be around people and be part of the group. If she’s snuggled and snoring I know she’s happy. Oh and I love that she puts up with our constant hugging and kissing her…oh what am I saying..she eats it up :)
N Shirley says
Paint my pet! After my two children grew up and left home we got a miniature dachshund and she is named Lily! She is such a sweetie and we love her so much!
Astrid says
PAINT MY PET! Besides being just downright beautiful, my orange tabby Elysa has the sweetest chirp (she doesn’t meow!).
Jennifer says
PAINT MY PET! – Please?
I’m not sure which monster we’d have painted, but I suspect it would be all three eventually.
Jen says
PAINT MY PETS! Marr, the cat, and Molly, the dog, both rescued and both black. We couldn’t imagine our life without them and love the love they bring to our home. <3
Charisse Andrews says
PAINT MY PET! My Whitley (Bearded collie mix) and Carter (Afghan) love to pose and what fun to have them forever via a painting! Whitley is funny and very diva like, and Carter has a typical Afghan Hound sense of humor.
Ronica says
PAINT MY PET!
Holly W says
PAINT MY PET! We have two dogs, Bill who is a 13 year old Lab and the best BFF you could ever ask for. We also have a 2 year old Griffon named Brian who looks and acts like a muppet.
Leslie says
Paint my pet!!
Rosie is a pug mix with the sweetest underbite. She loves to carry the leash in her mouth when we go for walks.
Michelle B says
Paint my pet!! We have an Aussie shepherd. Sweetest pup ever :) would love a painting of her.
Sarah says
PAINT MY PET! Lucy the labradoodle is the best companion in the world – when she isn’t getting into stuff ;)
Emilie C. says
PAINT MY PET! My dog, Lilli (short for Lilliput) is our first baby (she is now 8). She is a basset hound, so she is short and squaty with long ears. She is so lovable and is fantastic with our 3 year old twins. She lets them ride her like a pony without saying a word, will let them brush her hair like she is at the salon and will let them drape sheets over her to make a “ghost Lilli.” We love her!
Abbie says
Paint my pet Cee Cee! She is a rescue cat who was found stuck in a water drain – poor dear thing! She is the sweetest cat ever! She isn’t allowed in our bedroom, but when she gets the chance, she breaks in and hides in the closet so she won’t have to leave!
CR says
PAINT MY PET!!!!
My cat Dr. Henry Kissinger is the best kitty a girl could ask for! He’s completely blind and an absolute sweetheart!
Meghan says
PAINT MY PET! I love these paintings – I have an ALMOST 2 year old Havanese pup! His birthday is this weekend – Oct 6th! He’s great with our 1 year old, cute as could possibly be, and his name is Kermit!
Lisa says
PAINT MY PET!! 9 years ago I adopted an amazing dog, he is a doberman jack russell mix (LOL) and is so loving and well behaved. I’d love to have a cheerful painting of him to display on our family wall.
Debora says
Paint my Pet! My corgi Gwennie,
of course!
Katie Rose says
Paint My Pet!
I don’t currently have a pet :( so I’d likely redeem this gift for my sister! She has two cats she absolutely adores. They are timid to come around visitors but once you are there long enough and they realize you are not a threat they are quite cuddly!
Amber says
“PAINT MY PET”
I would love to have my dog Peanut painted. She is like my child. I come home and her toys are everywhere ready for me to play. If a stranger were to walk in it would look like a toddler lived there.
Erin Grif says
Paint my pet!
We have a terrier mix named Carly that we rescued five years ago. She has her quirks, as many shelter animals do, but she has brought us so much love and happiness!
Louise says
PAINT MY PET! Our family dog is the best and makes me really happy. He loves a cookie. Lots of cookies. He’s French. His name is ‘Rigolo’.
Lindsey says
PAINT MY PET! My maltipoo, Belle, melts my heart every time she smiles– yes, she smiles– and rolls over for a belly rub!
Mary Anne says
“PAINT MY PET” My dog makes piles of my clothes and then sleeps in them all day when I am at work!
Amy in Pittsburgh says
PAINT MY PET! I’d love to have a portrait of our rescue dog, Norm. He’s a mutt with a handsome face and a very stoic expression, and it would be so wonderful to capture it. I love when he stands guard at the front door waiting for me to come home from work…it’s so nice to drive up and see him through the glass with his ears perked up and his little stump tail wagging because he recognizes the sounds of my car. What a guy.
Jen Long says
PAINT MY PET! I don’t have a pet, but I would love to gift my parents a portrait of their Australian Shepard, Bailey, who just passed away. She was a fluffball of love and play, and I’m sure they would treasure the painting!
Elizabeth says
PAINT MY PET!!
I’d have my Charlotte painted. She’s 3 years old and is a golden retriever and brown lab mix. Still acts like a puppy labdog although 70 lbs!
BrassyDel says
Paint my pet! But I’m not sure which of my dogs I’d want painted.
Emma says
Paint my pet!
We’ve adopted two dogs who were about to be put down my the city and they are the best fur-babies out there. They know when to snuggle up and turn off the computer to make you pay attention (seriously- they bat at the computer and manage to turn it off while snuggling up in your lap). Did I mention they’re both 60 pounds plus?
Vanessa says
PAINT MY PET!
I would definitely have my first cat, Miles, painted. My husband and I HATED cats but when he was deployed to Bosnia a friend talked me into rescuing a kitty. We both needed someone to love and took great care of each other for over 14 years. He will always be my first and favorite furry love. Just don’t tell the three cats we have now. ;)
Laura says
PAINT MY PET! Cooper is the cutest little lab you’ll ever meet. Coop just turned two and makes us laugh everyday. He will eat ANYTHING, loves getting scratches like no dog I’ve ever met, and we’ve learned we can make strangers believe he’s well behaved by keeping a ball in our pocket. We would love to have a portrait of him on our wall!
David W says
PAINT MY PET!
It would have to be Jasper the Schnoodle (not that I don’t love the cats Kitty & Socks just as much). The thing about Jasper is that he is such a loyal and protective dog. He guards the house, the office and the park across the street like our lives depend on it.
jody says
PAINT MY PET!
My lily, our golden retriever – we love her so much!! She’s our first family dog & has added soo much to our lives – as all pet owners know!!! She is a love.
Amanda says
PAINT MY PET! I would love a painting of my furry “niece” Riley to show everyone the princess that she is!
lysh hernandez says
PAINT MY PET! i have a pug and a pitbull named after x-men characters! #nerd … I would love a picture of them to add to my family room .. .
Sara says
both of my dogs have had a rough life. Mable was a puppy mill dog that we rescued and benson was found abandoned and tied to a fence in a field to die. Even after all of that they have the best little personalities and are so lovable and sweet.
I’d love to have a portrait of them hanging in my house.
Elle sees says
Paint my Pet!!!!! it would have to be my Morkie, Charlie Brown! He’s the cutest thing ever
Allyson says
Paint my pet! Our little dachshund, Lavender, is precious. She’s totally a “home dog” and loves to be at home with us; she hates road trips. We love to come home to her. She wags her tail so hard her whole back end wiggles… hilarious. We’ve thought about having a painting done of her for a long time, and now would be perfect timing to be able to hang it in our baby-on-the-way’s nursery! Thanks for supporting artists!
Jackie P. says
Paint my pet!!
We are in the process of adopting a Black Russian Terrier, I would love to add a picture of him to our family gallery once he’s home.
Caitlin says
PAINT MY PET! Our new, snugly lab puppy Kaiyah.
je§ica says
PAINT MY PET! We have Deutsch Drahthaars and they are awesome dogs with a unique look. I’ve always wanted a painting of our dogs. THey are versatile hunting dogs and great pets too! oh yeah, and we have 12 puppies at the moment, 4 weeks old!
Amanda - Small Home Big Start says
PAINT MY PET! My little American Dingo-Chihuahua mix, Whiskey, is a big cuddler and so many of your photos of Burger remind me of him. Especially the burrowing under pillows and blankets
Maryellen says
Paint my pet!
I would have my dog who passed away not too long ago painted. He was such a fun-loving dog with a ton of energy!
Stephanie says
PAINT MY PET!
My first love Brutus will be 5 this year and I’ve always wanted a portrait of his sweet face. He is a german shepherd mix. Best.dog.ever.
wendy says
PAINT MY PET!!!!!
Our Mini Dachshund Harley would love to see himself on our mantel or in one of our sons’ rooms on display. He’s quite the character and he might even end up barking at himself once in awhile!!!!! He cracks us up every single day and brings nothing but joy to our lives and to many in our neighborhood. Thanks for this great giveaway!
Molly says
PAINT MY PET!
Our soon to be 11-year old golden lab, Tanner, is my at-home therapist. He listens, cuddles and makes me laugh. From day one, he looked after my two kids (now 7 & 6). I will always remember him sitting next to & guarding my 1 month old. He is an all around joy to have as a family member.
Ceejay says
Paint my pet! I would love to have a portrait of our favorite family dog Harley.
We all agree that though we have had lots of dogs over the years Harley was the best, the smartest, and the most loved dogs we have had. He is now in doggie heaven and I would love to have a reminder of him to see everyday.
Liz says
Paint my Pet!
We have a siberian husky who we believe is a hero by night – rescuing other pets in need.
Hollis says
PAINT MY PET! My little Henry-dog (or nugget, or noodle, or boo boo, or lovepuppy, or doodlebug) is a constant source of joy and laughter. He’s 6 just like Burger and we love him with all our hearts!