***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.
Lissa says
PAINT MY PET!
Callie is a miniature dachshund, and my best friend. She cuddles with me, plays with me, and is such a joy. I adore her!
Casey says
PAINT MY PET!
our dog, bonnie, never barks & is very snuggly.
marjorie says
PAINT MY PET! I would love a portrait of my schnoodle, Ivy. She is the sweetest, most affectionate, and coziest dog in the world.
Jennifer says
PAINT MY PET!! Porter is a yellow lab, who didn’t quite make it as a guide dog. We adopted him at 9 weeks. One of the test they have to pass is to not eat food, left of the floor (it would be really bad if a guide dog ate of a blind persons plate!) Anyway, I don’t know if this makes Porter special but he is expensive. He will eat ANYTHING. Glass votives, cds, dvds, every pregnancy book I ever brought home (no other books or magazines?!), 6 ears of corn on the cob (nice holiday ER visit manually extracted after xrays), a rotisserie chicken off the counter, and countless sandwiches the kids have left on the counter. But we love him soooooo
Heather says
paint my pet!
I would want to paint “piggy” (as the name implies, he LOVES food!) my orange tabby-at 15 years old he still looks and acts like a kitten!
Rebecca says
PAINT MY PET! I have two dogs and they have such a happy attitude toward life that they remind me to stop stressing! :-)
Cinemarie says
PAINT MY PET! please! :)
I would love to get a picture of my cat Karl painted. He passed away last month at 19 years old (is that weird? lol) He was just such a character and a huge part of our family all these years. We liked to joke that he had flashbacks of his time in the Viet Nam war when he would randomly start attacking the walls and getting this look on his face, looking behind from the corners of his eyes, like he was hiding from the enemy and about to just jump out. We had so much fun with him around that would be a fun way to remember him :)
Kelli G says
PAINT MY PET! We have a 7.5 year old wheaten terrier mix named Cooper, who I’m pretty certain my husband loves more than he loves me. So to win brownie points I’d have Cooper painted as a gift to the hubs ;)
Chad Lynch says
PAINT MY PET! I would want my Jazmine painted! She’a a 2 year old humane society rescue pup, with the most adorable ears you’ll ever see. One flops down, and one is always perky. Her beautiful happy personality will melt anyone’s heart!
Stephanie Marsh says
PAINT MY PET! I’d love to have both our dogs painted if possible. Pixel and Dolly are quite a pair…very different, but very complimentary. Pixel has the most personality I think a dog can have…and has a foot fetish. It’s very strange. Oh, and he gives hugs…one paw on either side of your neck while licking your earlobes…gross, I know.
Sarah C. says
PAINT MY PET!
My cat Nora is a furry, thumb-less human. ‘Nuff said!
Courtney says
PAINT MY PET!!
We have an Australian Shepard Husky puppy mix. We have only had him for a few weeks and he can already sit, shake, and lay down and he’s potty trained perfect pup :)
Kellie76 says
“PAINT MY PET!”
I would love to have a painting of our little Havanese dog, Sage Lola. She such a light in our lives. She is so funny and so loving!!
Jennifer W says
PAINT MY PET!
I’d love my Pomeranian, Remington, painted. She’s getting to be an old lady — around 12 — and I’d love to have a painting of her sweet face!
michelle@decorandthedog says
Paint My Pet! Ike is our 5 1/2 year old Wire Fox Terrier. His newest hobby is boxelder bug watching. It’s hilarious to watch him.
Meagan says
PAINT MY PET!
I would love a painting of Belle – our black lab – she’s the best!
PAINT MY PET! says
My pup, Griffin, is a rescued terrier mix that always has his right ear standing up and his left ear laying down. I obviously can buy any of the pure bread items (like I love my terrier mix with one ear standing up puppy) so a painting of him would be perfect!
Carly says
PAINT MY PET!!! I would like to have my australian shepherd Finn painted. He is the cutest, most loving and destructive being on the earth.
Laura says
PAINT MY PET!
My cat Dia! She’s a nutball. Her full name is Diabolique, which is French for devilish. She fits the bill!
Amanda R says
PAINT MY PET!!!
Rachel says
PAINT MY PET!
Although my sweet Gracie Dog passed away last summer, she was the best pet my girls could have ever hoped to enter the world with. AND my kiddos have Gracie to thank for their awesome immune systems too! :)
Melissa says
PAINT MY PET! I also own a chihuahua, Jack, who is the light of my life!
Janine McClintock says
Paint my pet! I would love you to paint my beagles Annie . . . because she’s the cutest!
Eileen says
PAINT MY PET! My schnauzer mix, Oscar, is a great cuddler, though he always has a worried expression!
Laura says
PAINT MY PET! I’d love a painting of my Miniature Schnauzer, Samuel Francis. He pushes his food bowl all the way around the kitchen until it’s by the cabinet with his food. He gets really ticked whenever it’s not meal time and we ignore him. It’s cute and annoying at the same time.
Stephanie says
PAINT MY PET! I’d have our dog, Hazel, painted. We adopted her from the humane society and she’s definitely a member of our family!
Joy says
Paint my pet border collie Peanut because I know she is really a human. She is 14 years old and so sweet and smart!! She must ride in the front seat of the car and loves without reservation my husband. You can sense her moods,such as when a suitcase appears at the backdoor she knows someone is leaving, she seems depressed. She is so happy when she hears a car door slam and knows the difference between my husband’s truck and everybody else.
Ellen says
PAINT MY PET! I would get her to paint my brothers dogs and give it to him as a gift.
Jenna says
PAINT MY PET!…
Our girl Porsche is a 5 year old border collie who has changed our life. She is high energy, keeps us constantly amused, and is incredible smart – I often wonder who is training who!
Sarah says
PAINT MY PET! My chub bucket Boston Terrier, Fergus, is a one-eyed snuggle bug and goes everywhere with us – even to work! We would love to have a painting of him to give to my mom who was never an animal person till she met Ferg. She now lives in Maui (we are in Washington), and I swear she misses him more than me!!
Christine says
PAINT MY PET! I’d love a painting of my beagle! He will eat just about anything (except carrots).
Michelle M. says
Paint my Pet! My dear cat Dusty has been my companion for almost 9 years, and although I’ve taken many pictures of him, I don’t have any printed out or on my walls. I would really love to have one.
Heather Adams says
Paint my pet! I adopted my dog, Scout, when I lived in Korea. And she’s full on crazy. She’s afraid of almost everything! She scared of wind, people, bags, doorbells, whispers, and blinking. She does love other animals, though. She is a big fan of cats :) She just turned two last week!
Donna says
PAINT MY PET! Our dog, Sarah, who died three years ago from cancer. She was a Jack Russel and Queensland Healer mix…smartest dog we ever had.
C Bain says
PAINT MY PET!
My betta fish, Leonardo Da Fishy, was given to me as an anniversary present by my wonderful boyfriend. He’s had a few struggles (including the time the boyfriend found him lying on the floor for what must have been hours!), but he always seems to bounce back (and now has a lid on his tank). He has gorgeous blue fins, and an incredible personality!
Susan says
PAINT MY PET! Our amazing, lazy, fatheaded cat Ernie.
Leandra says
PAINT MY PET! My Wesley (named from the Princess Bride) has the habit of running around yodeling in happiness when we get home from work :)
Lauren H. says
PAINT MY PET!!
I have a wirehaired pointing griffon that I would love to have painted. She is the spunkiest and most loving pet ever!
Ivory says
PAINT MY PET! I have an absolutely crazy awesome white boxer, Zoe. Her beautiful mug needs to be on my wall!
Krissy says
PAINT MY PET! Murphy is our fur baby. He comes everywhere with us, loves to ride in the truck and is a doggy-genius. Plus he has giant, goofy ears and a funny little nub for a tail!
Leigh Card says
Paint my Pet! We have two spaniels and they love to cuddle with us and are so funny after their baths!
Erin says
PAINT MY PET! I would get a painting of my father-in-law’s two dogs, Hallie and Georgie. They have so much character and bring him so much joy! Georgie will jump over anything 8 feet tall or shorter, and Hallie is the sweetest scaredy-cat pit bull you’ll ever meet!
laura says
Paint my pet! please
kelly says
paint my pet!
i have the world’s cutest (seriously, guys) boston terrier.
PAINT MY PET! says
I would get my dog Whiffle (a 2 year old lab) painted. One of the best things about Whiffle is how excited he gets with just about everyone; his whole backside wiggles and he’ll go right in between your legs (like a doggie tunnel) – all with a big smile on his face.
Mary says
“PAINT MY PET!” We have a Saint Bernard who was our first baby. She took it all in stride when the real human babies came along and we couldn’t be more proud of here. She really is part of our family. One of the best things about her is that sometimes she doesn’t realize just how big she is…more than one she has gotten stuck under the bed!! :)
Dominique says
Paint my pet! I would have Pilot, my cavalier king Charles spaniel painted. He’s my snuggle bug and the most loving creature – he def makes our family!
Jackie says
PAINT MY PET!
I would get my dog Whiffle (a 2 year old lab) painted. One of the best things about Whiffle is how excited he gets with just about everyone; his whole backside wiggles and he’ll go right in between your legs (like a doggie tunnel) – all with a big smile on his face.
Brie says
PAINT MY PET!
Three years ago we rescued a Chow/American Eskimo mix named Nessie. She’s a beautiful fluffy monster! :)
Laura says
PAINT MY PET!
Our dog Daisy has brought nothing but joy to our family. She is constantly making us laugh and is very loving. We are definitely lucky to have her!