Thursday, September 27, 2012

Win a Cartoon Illustration of Your Fido

by Carrie Boyko, CEB
© Nate Fakes
Meet Whitley
Nate Fakes; remember that name. I'm starting to see it all over Facebook; he's getting around. Nate's work is such fun; did you see my review?

 Today I'm going to offer up a heartwarming piece of art to 2 of you--your very own pets.  Nate will take your photos and create a memory for you that will last far beyond your pets' years with you. You'll receive an 8 x 10 hi res portrait (a $60 value!) to treasure as I do my Xena's portrait that is on the Rafflecopter below. 

 Now if you just can't wait, you do have options. Visit Nate's site to see your choices and place your order. Say hi to Xena while you're there. As of today, she was still gracing the page linked here.

 If you'd rather take your chances at winning, the Rafflecopter entry form is at the bottom of this post. It's super easy and I hope you'll enjoy the process of entering. Have fun with it! If you don't see the form below, simply click on the post title and it will reappear. It has a tendency to hide sometimes, but you can coax it back out with one click. 

 Entries will be accepted through October 11 and the winners will be announced on the evening of Friday, October 12. Good luck to you all!

I have not been paid to review Nate's work, but did receive a .jpg of my dog, Xena, for review. The thoughts included in the review are my own. This offer is available to readers everywhere except where prohibited by law. No purchase is required to enter.
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65 comments:

  1. evieSeptember 27, 2012 at 12:42 AM

    i try to groom them -brush them everyday, b/c they get stuff in their feathers, i am not very good abt brushing their teeth, but i do and i scrape the tartar off, they do get healthy chew treats, put stuff in their water for tartar, clip their nails, watch their weight, give them gluten free, all natural food, raw diet, fruit, veggies, yogurt, probiotics, ?, vitamins, heartworm med, natural flea/tick...and lots of love and kisses..

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  2. Adria's Musings September 27, 2012 at 1:19 AM

    Grooming, brushing and playtime balanced with proper food and lots of cuddles!

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  3. AnonymousSeptember 27, 2012 at 6:17 AM

    Regular vet visits, grooming, walking, playing ball, swimming and feeding a good kibble. Not over feeding in treats to make sure they are not made in China.

    Sharon Gilbert - sjgilbert@aol.com

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  4. AnonymousSeptember 27, 2012 at 6:24 AM

    I love the cartoon pet.

    Sharon Gilbert - sjgilbert@aol.com

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  5. lennygSeptember 27, 2012 at 10:08 AM

    Watch her weight

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  6. lennygSeptember 27, 2012 at 10:10 AM

    Color Hi-Res Jpg of YOUR Pet

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  7. maritzaSeptember 27, 2012 at 10:19 AM

    I would love a protrait of Bandit

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  8. DawnSeptember 27, 2012 at 11:03 AM

    First of all, great art!!! Secondly, how do I maintain my dog's health? In so many ways. We walk and play daily, we eat healthy food, maintain a good weight, teeth get brushed daily, nails trimmed weekly, monthly heartguard, vet visits as needed, etc.

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  9. DawnSeptember 27, 2012 at 11:08 AM

    Ha! I love the cartoon of the dog playing fetch in a video game on Nate's site. Too funny!

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  10. Kat E.September 27, 2012 at 11:26 AM

    LOVE this giveaway!! Quality food is #1 in our house, and tooth brushing is super important too! Oh, the lucky dog who wins this one!!!

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  11. Kat E.September 27, 2012 at 11:32 AM

    Other than Xena (of course) I love Whitley too ~ so expressive!

    neonkatt007 (at) a ol { d ot} com

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  12. JulieSeptember 27, 2012 at 11:48 AM

    I maintain Dumpling's health by measuring out his food/treats and giving him plenty of exercise!

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  13. larrielleSeptember 27, 2012 at 1:07 PM

    I maintain Bentley's health through daily walks, play dates at the park and outings with our Charlotte Small Dog Society group, lots of TLC, check ups with the vet, grooming, and a nutrional diet (snacks and being fed 2x a day)

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  14. larrielleSeptember 27, 2012 at 1:15 PM

    Nate is VERY artistic! Would love to win a picture of Bentley to put up in the house

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  15. Cynthia DownerSeptember 27, 2012 at 8:43 PM

    Feeding them well, preventing parasites while also using the least amount of chemical pesticides as I can(not always easy since Jack is VERY allergic to fleas), I give them Omega 3 Fish Oil supplements, frequent training to keep their minds young, and exercise of course!

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  16. Cynthia DownerSeptember 27, 2012 at 8:45 PM

    I love them all, but this one made me smile especially because Midget has the same Silver Paws tag: http://natefakes.carbonmade.com/projects/4209927#9 Thanks for the giveaway, I'm really hoping to win.

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  17. Mary WitterSeptember 27, 2012 at 9:19 PM

    I love them all, too, but especially love his English Goal Setter print. (Imagine how much fun Nate would have doodling a doodle!)

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  18. UnknownSeptember 27, 2012 at 9:33 PM

    Feeding them right once a day so they don't get too overweight

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  19. UnknownSeptember 27, 2012 at 9:41 PM

    I really like the portrait of Douglas the cat

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  20. Olivia RSeptember 27, 2012 at 11:04 PM

    She gets plenty of activity as my service dog, but i also make sure she gets off duty time to,just sit in the sun if she wants or run around each day. she is loved and is never allowed to,be around people arguing.

    She eats a grain free diet of Acana Ranchlands, Zukes treats, Platos Eos Grain Free, Fromm treats, and Sojos.

    I scale her teethm brush her and love her so

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  21. Olivia RSeptember 27, 2012 at 11:06 PM

    Ha...the custom cartoon of your pet

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  22. RickSeptember 27, 2012 at 11:28 PM

    Vet checks, supplements, teeth cleanings, walks, fresh food and water...

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  23. RickSeptember 27, 2012 at 11:34 PM

    I like Whitley's eyes.

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  24. NancySeptember 27, 2012 at 11:38 PM

    We do everything we can. We clean and brush teeth. Feed quality food. Play. Fresh water.

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  25. NancySeptember 27, 2012 at 11:38 PM

    I love Abbey's smile.

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  26. shannonSeptember 27, 2012 at 11:44 PM

    the thing i do most to keep my dog healthy, other than take her to the vet regularly, is make sure I brush her teeth at least three times a week. She doesn't mind it because its liver toothpaste lol

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  27. shannonSeptember 27, 2012 at 11:47 PM

    my fave is the happy hour st bernard lol

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  28. MistySeptember 27, 2012 at 11:48 PM

    We play, we get dirty, then we get clean. We eat LOTS of fresh fruit and veggies. We scrape plaque and brush. Visit the vet and do what ever else we need to do.

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  29. MistySeptember 27, 2012 at 11:49 PM

    'Rochelle' India Ink with Pen is my fav. I love black and whites.

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  30. nightowlSeptember 28, 2012 at 12:52 AM

    We maintain our dogs' health by feeding high quality dog food and making sure they get enough daily exercise. Also regular vet checkups.
    winit6@hotmail.com

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  31. nightowlSeptember 28, 2012 at 12:53 AM

    I like the Watercolor Your Pet.
    winit6@hotmail.com

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  32. Christine AielloSeptember 28, 2012 at 9:47 AM

    I maintain my dog's health by providing her with daily vitamins plus skin and coat vitamins, plus joint vitamins. I feed her the amount that the doctor has told me she should have every day. I take her for groomings every 4 weeks and she goes to the vet for regular checkups and for anything that I think might be wrong. Plus she goes for walks all the time and to the doggie park and plays in the house all the time.

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  33. Christine AielloSeptember 28, 2012 at 9:50 AM

    I love the watercolor photo of the dog! I would love one of those!

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  34. DanielleSeptember 28, 2012 at 11:23 AM

    Giving him dog treats only and no human food!

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  35. Kittie Kat ESeptember 28, 2012 at 11:30 AM

    I keep my senior girl healthy by feeding super healthy food (she eats raw and a canned/dry combo) and by trying to keep her active (she has really bad back legs so she cant do much).

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  36. Kittie Kat ESeptember 28, 2012 at 11:41 AM

    Whitley is my favorite piece.. I just think it's most realistic looking piece (like a photograph!)

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  37. LuLu and WallySeptember 28, 2012 at 12:53 PM

    I brush their teeth every day!

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  38. UnknownSeptember 28, 2012 at 1:20 PM

    I maintain my all my dogs health with plenty of walks and playful exercise! A happy dog is a healthy dog! ;-}

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  39. UnknownSeptember 28, 2012 at 1:28 PM

    What a good looking lab Jordan is! Your detail with all of them is incredible! ;-}

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  40. Lisa F.September 28, 2012 at 2:31 PM

    I maintain my dogs and cats health by constantly monitoring their eating and drinking habits, their behavior, and regular vet checkups. I also am proactive with one of my dogs with monthly acupuncture (he has been diagnosed with degenerative myopathy disease).

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  41. CRichmanSeptember 28, 2012 at 7:45 PM

    I maintain Bullets healthy by keeping a handle on the amount of treats he gets and by feeding him organic foods

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  42. PhoenixSeptember 29, 2012 at 5:13 AM

    I love the lab puppy picture.

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  43. PhoenixSeptember 29, 2012 at 5:14 AM

    I take care of my furry ones by feeding them healthy holistic food, lots of play, lots of fresh air & plenty of snuggling!

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  44. Amy OrvinSeptember 29, 2012 at 11:00 AM

    Taking them to the vet regularly, watshing their weight,bathing and grooming once a week.

    2dogs5catscrew@att.net

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  45. Amy OrvinSeptember 29, 2012 at 11:30 AM

    I like the 'Whitley' Ink with digital coloring
    2dogs5catscrew@att.net

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  46. AnnetteSeptember 29, 2012 at 11:52 AM

    Dolce's pretty tri colored head would make such a cute cartoon!

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  47. AnonymousSeptember 29, 2012 at 12:52 PM

    We maintain our furkids' health with lots of love and affection, premium food, fresh water, exercise, regular grooming (homestyle), and lots of attention. Actually they are all very spoiled, but they love us back and still mind us pretty well. I'd be lost without them!

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  48. AnonymousSeptember 29, 2012 at 1:00 PM

    Tough decision, but I think the eyes on Whitley won me over. I'd like to have my late Daphne drawn, and she had those beautiful hypnotic Border Collie eyes that were captivating. I would love to be able to draw like Nate.

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  49. Lisa F.September 29, 2012 at 5:53 PM

    I like the "English Goal Setter". Pretty funny.

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  50. KristenSeptember 29, 2012 at 11:24 PM

    We feed good quality food, get exercise and brush teeth.

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  51. KristenSeptember 29, 2012 at 11:26 PM

    My favorite is the dog called Abbey.

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  52. Dog Pack SnacksSeptember 30, 2012 at 9:46 PM

    Proper nutrition is the key as well as taking care of her teeth.

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  53. Jennifer HillOctober 1, 2012 at 1:48 PM

    I love the pet illustrations

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  54. Nate FakesOctober 1, 2012 at 1:58 PM

    Thanks everyone! Be sure to "like" Cartoon Your Pets Facebook page for updates, specials and more. www.facebook.com/cartoonyourpets

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  55. Danielle MurgiaOctober 4, 2012 at 7:31 AM

    I like the realistic drawings of your pet. They were beautiful. He is really talented.

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  56. UnknownOctober 5, 2012 at 9:25 AM

    i love the mad mag toaster cartoons.. they made me laugh so hard =]

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  57. JMyers666October 5, 2012 at 11:07 AM

    My favorite piece is the orginal--the Color Hi-Res Jpg of YOUR Pet. Love the custom work!

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  58. AndreaHOctober 5, 2012 at 4:30 PM

    My favorite piece is the Whitley piece. I love all the detail to the coat. Very gorgeous.

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  59. UnknownOctober 5, 2012 at 4:41 PM

    I like the watercolors.

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  60. desitheblondeOctober 7, 2012 at 8:13 PM

    wow i like the caroon that way if king passed i have him around all the tiem

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  61. UnknownOctober 10, 2012 at 11:36 AM

    My favorite is the prtrait of Whitley.

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  62. Rachael Sutton October 11, 2012 at 4:46 AM

    I really like the Bengal Cat print! Thanks for the giveaway!

    -Rachael Henzman

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  63. Ellen Ross | Ask Away BlogOctober 11, 2012 at 9:41 PM

    i love the grey tabby cat!

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  64. lilykOctober 12, 2012 at 12:20 AM

    I like Douglas the cat.

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  65. Nate FakesOctober 12, 2012 at 8:33 AM

    Thanks again, everyone, and good luck!

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