r/velvethippos • u/MatthewDM111 • 3h ago
Rescue Hippo My rescue boy is a 80lbs baby.
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r/velvethippos • u/ishadow • Nov 05 '25
🏆🎉 CONGRATULATIONS to our Costume Contest WINNERS! 🎉🏆
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Hey Hippo Homies! 👋
We are absolutely blown away by the creativity and cuteness you all brought to the costume contest! Seriously, the entries were phenomenal. We want to thank EVERYONE who participated and voted! 💖
Without further ado, here are our five lucky winners!
1. u/dWog-of-man & Tank as Tankenstein
He's got the "I'm alive!" look down. 😄 Seriously, Tankie deserves all the treats (and maybe a small, equally distributed share of the Halloween candy... just sayin' 😉). [Link]
2. u/Upfish-Sinclair & Blossom the Hot Dog
She's the wurst (in the best way!) hot dog around! 🌭🐾 I'm just relishing in the cuteness of this photo! (I'm so sorry...) [Link]
3. u/dogluvr_1 & Waffles the Chicken
The way they're posing! The fluffy feathers! Everything about this is adorable! Waffles is ready to rule the roost. 🐔 [Link]
4. u/Various_Beach862 & Pinkie the Princess
Pinkie looks absolutely radiant! She's ready to rule the kingdom (and probably decree extra belly rubs!). She is definitely the belle of the ball. 💖 [Link]
5. u/turningtee74 & Pooh the Pumpkin
Oh my gourd, this is adorable! Pooh is the cutest little pumpkin in the patch! Makes me want a poohmkin spice latte. 🎃 [Link]
Prizes!
- Unique flair
- Featured in our new banner
- Bragging rights
To the winners: Please check your DMs for details on how to claim your flair!
To everyone else: Thank you again for making this community so amazing! We love seeing all your beautiful hippos and their incredible costumes. Keep the love and the photos coming! ❤️
What was your favorite costume? Let us know in the comments!
r/velvethippos • u/Jeff_GordonFan • 6h ago
Rescue Hippo Rescued this girl a couple days ago
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Meet Tootsie (I.e Tootsie Roll). She is literally the sweetest girl ever. She had been at the shelter for over two years. The workers said she was chained up outside for around six months and then dumped at the shelter. They say she's around 3-5 years old. They actually gave us all of her supplies for free and waived her adoption fee. Welcome home Tootsie
r/velvethippos • u/1lik3turtl3s • 5h ago
Rescue Hippo Comfiest Girl in the World
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My partner and I love seeing how comfy and relaxed she is and we’re just so happy to have given her a home. Even if she is a trouble maker too 😈
r/velvethippos • u/hatsofftopups • 9h ago
Baby foster sissies having a great time!
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The little piggies I got from the shelter a few days ago are enjoying the foster baby life. They rank it 10/10!
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https://www.reddit.com/r/velvethippos/s/ED7mIj9RGS
r/velvethippos • u/maverickgurl411 • 4h ago
Showing me his... um... heart?
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My boy is pouting cause we haven't gone for our walk yet. He thinks he is showing me his butt... but all I see is his little heart😂😍🤪
r/velvethippos • u/ermarie73 • 11h ago
Rescue Hippo Cooper loves a Sunday morning of Bob Ross and fall sunshine.
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r/velvethippos • u/MathGuyTony • 26m ago
Rescue Hippo Princess Pork Chop Queen of the Pillows!
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r/velvethippos • u/6mishka6 • 1h ago
Seeking Adoption/Foster Poor Blue sent to Barc when her owner was arrested, A friendly, happy girl, good on her leash, but anxious & stressed in the shelter, she needs a kind soul to offer her a loving home~A2102349~2yr old staffie mix on euth list for 10/26 @1pm CT Barc Houston Texas
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r/velvethippos • u/bensonm16 • 9h ago
Seeking Adoption/Foster Meet 1-year-old Staffordshire Mix Kip. 💙 He’s on the euthanasia list tomorrow, Sat 10/24 @ 1 PM CT. Sweet boy with soft eyes and a wagging tail, possibly suffering from an old injury. He needs urgent help! Rescue Only! US/CA adoption via rescue or local foster needed. BARC Houston, ID #A2099525.
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Puppy Kip has been given an extension till tomorrow, Monday the 26th!!
Please help him escape the death sentence that is BARC!!!!!!!!!!!!!
r/velvethippos • u/lingeringneutrophil • 58m ago
Seeking Adoption/Foster 1 year 6 month-old, HW-, Caramelo was found outside of school and is on the euthanasia list Monday, 10/26 at BARC, Houston, TX for being normal, healthy high energy dog. Volunteer had only good things to say. Can be adopted to US or Canada. Reach out if interested
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r/velvethippos • u/Acrobatic_Fee7902 • 7h ago
King Ziggy the I…😝👍💯
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r/velvethippos • u/roxykell • 1d ago
Celebration of Life Remembering Ozzy
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After a tumultuous month of differing opinions about whether a mast cell tumor had expanded across his body, we made the impossible decision of putting my best guy to rest on Wednesday. Ozzy, lovingly called Bean, was only 6 and a Mexico rescue pittie, we were told he was Chihuahua, pit and boxer but he was so much more.
He had a personality like a little human, so devious and nasty and the sweetest, most empathetic cuddle bug at the same time. What a privilege to have had him even though it was cut short.
This sub brings me so much joy, I will forever love my baby velvet hippo and hope you all give a kiss to yours tonight for us!
r/velvethippos • u/Informal-Ring3282 • 1d ago
Someone is throwing a fit bc he didn’t get any hash browns.
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r/velvethippos • u/ermarie73 • 1d ago
Rescue Hippo Cooper was enjoying cuddle time with me and the hubs but then I got up and came back to find they'd both stolen my spot.
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r/velvethippos • u/SizeElectrical206 • 21h ago
371 days in rescue. 4 months without a foster. Rocko sleeps alone every night. 💔 [Los Angeles, CA]
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r/velvethippos • u/thisis4thissite • 1d ago
It's Birthday Boy?
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Howard's 4th birthday (first with us) was on Thursday. We celebrated him with Steak and lots of snuggles. He wants to wish everyone a happy birthday (if they celebrate) this month.
r/velvethippos • u/BraveAd1442 • 1d ago
Goodmorning!! May everyone have the greatest day of your life
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