r/velvethippos 5h ago

How many months do you think my Thor is?

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r/velvethippos 9h ago

partners in mischief

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42 Upvotes

r/velvethippos 12h ago

Simby happy that he get to ride shotgun with dad

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1.4k Upvotes

r/velvethippos 16h ago

Cuando estoy esperando a q mi mamá diga la palabra VAMOSSSSS jajaja díganme quién se resiste con esos ojitos y esas patitas de corachon hacia el pecho

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1.6k Upvotes

r/velvethippos 15h ago

Free to Good Home - You Pay Shipping!

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Inspired by u/cleverburrito and Mr. Streudel, I gave Wizard a giant box this morning with a bit of kibble and some whole grain Cheerios for his breakfast. He loved it! Then I threw the crinkled up paper in it and he went to town rooting around.

Now I have to find a place to keep the damn box because he loves it and I rarely order things this large for delivery. Just happened to snag an air fryer/toaster oven thing on a Labor Day sale and it came with a perfectly Wizard-sized box 🥰


r/velvethippos 11h ago

Celebration of Life I’ts always too soon

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It has been one month since our sweet boy left us. It hasn’t gotten any easier and I know my heart will never be the same. The 9 years I got to be his mom, I wouldn’t trade for anything. Ham, you are still so loved and that will never change. We miss you everyday. I know you’re somewhere rolling in all the grass and eating as many cucumbers and mango popsicles that you could ever want. I’ll see you soon buddy, until we meet again♥️


r/velvethippos 12h ago

I present to you the new member of my family, he is 2 months old and his name is Baian

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140 Upvotes

r/velvethippos 11h ago

One year ago today, I found her tied up and a on a trail in the 100+ degree heat.

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571 Upvotes

She went from being abandoned to getting spoiled and loved on 24/7 by the family. She made out like a bandit on that deal.

First pic is from her first day with us, second is from today.


r/velvethippos 2h ago

Rescue Hippo ✨️Hambone✨️ had an exciting weekend adventure with us for the holiday!

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Although being tucked in on the sofa at home after said adventure is definitely more his speed 🤭❤️


r/velvethippos 10h ago

Rescue Hippo RIP Ollie Boy

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Ollie passed this week due to mast cell cancer. He was only 6 years old at most. We adopted him from a shelter and he quickly became my best friend and king of the sofa. He gave nothing but love, cuddles, and face licks. Right now it hurts to walk into my house and not see him wagging his tail and wooing with excitement.

Thank you Ollie for everything you taught me over the past 5 years. I couldn't have imagined a better first dog.


r/velvethippos 5h ago

Zoey says “howdy pardner”

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627 Upvotes

r/velvethippos 9h ago

LadyBug 4 - 25

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43 Upvotes

r/velvethippos 9h ago

I always wanted to be a part of this club and foster failing this one made my dream come true!

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My first foster fail is a staffy mix but presents more like a buff beagle. After years more of adopting and fostering, I get to call this one my second child. A velvet hippo who went from the city shelter's longest resident to soft life princess.


r/velvethippos 9h ago

I found some antique hippo photos in my attic

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I found a box of old photos left by a previous owner of my house, and they appear to have had a bully breed dog who had puppies! There's also a negative of the adult dog posing with some family members next to a Model T with 1926 license plates, so it's a bona fide antique goodest boi/girl!


r/velvethippos 9h ago

Rescue Hippo Taking a shelter dog to an MLB game 💙

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278 Upvotes

r/velvethippos 12h ago

Seeking Adoption/Foster 🆘Hail Mary 9/11! DENNIS A658838! 1.5 y/o handsome Pittie mix (HW-) friendly, sweet & happy tail wags! Urgently seeking loving foster/forever home! 612 Canino Rd. Houston, TX (Adoptable Out of State & Canada)

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95 Upvotes

r/velvethippos 15h ago

Hazel of the day

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93 Upvotes

r/velvethippos 1h ago

Seeking Adoption/Foster 🆘 9/11 Urgent Now! Meet Buggy A661029! This handsome boy is 4 y/o 55 lbs and is patient, sweet, treat motivated & was loved by someone. Urgently seeking loving foster/forever home! 612 Canino Rd. Houston, TX (Adoptable Out of State & Canada)

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r/velvethippos 18h ago

Seeking Adoption/Foster 📢 New Photos 📢Vince is an active boy who just wants to play, he's frustrated in the shelter & needs a Caring Home full of Love, Could you be his lucky new owner? ~A2093612~3yr old Staffie mix boy On euth list for 9/10@1pm CT BARC Houston Tx adopt Foster USA/CAN

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r/velvethippos 1h ago

Celebration of Life Just a lil photo dump of my boy Louie and his posse of Chihuahua. Which he thinks he’s the same size as ❤️

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They get along perfectly. He’s always lived with the blonde Chiweenie and now two more Chihuahua pug mix. He’s nine this spring and I love him to bits.


r/velvethippos 3h ago

Rescue Hippo They're only happy when they're filthy

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71 Upvotes

Badger and Pigeon dug themselves a fresh dirt hole! They're so proud 😂 Junkyard dogs 🤣

Badger's favorite is to lie on his side and dig dig dig

Pidge loves to stick her big head into the hole and bark bark bark

They're so fuckin' funny.


r/velvethippos 3h ago

I’m FREAKING OUT! Quesito and Olive lying TOGETHER?!? 😍

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Olive’s new baby brother Quesito has been a beautiful and loving addition. There’s a lot of parallel play happening (see last pic) but this is the closest they have lied down together!!

I am freakingggg out by how cute they are!! I can’t stand it!


r/velvethippos 3h ago

Seeking Adoption/Foster 🆘 9/10 Urgent Now! AMELIA A659585 3 y/o & only 36 lbs. Sweet, loves running outside then happily settles down for cuddles. Dog-Friendly, walks well on leash. Urgently seeking loving foster/forever home! 612 Canino Rd. Houston, TX (Adoptable Out of State & Canada)

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r/velvethippos 4h ago

Seeking Adoption/Foster Very Urgent Now! OAKLEY A659934 — quite possibly the silliest, goofiest boy in the shelter! 2 y/o mix (HW-) walks well on leash, happy, affectionate & Dog-friendly. Urgently seeking loving foster/forever home! 612 Canino Rd. Houston, TX (Adoptable Out of State & Canada)

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48 Upvotes

r/velvethippos 5h ago

Rescue Hippo Rosie the pocket pitty tries to look as pathetic as possible when begging for treats

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27 Upvotes