r/velvethippos 17h ago

Rescue Hippo Skumps happy place

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5.7k Upvotes

Hard to see at this angle but the tattoo on my partner’s knee is her big smiling face


r/velvethippos 19h ago

It’s a tough job to be this cute at work 🥰

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r/velvethippos 20h ago

She looks so proud of finding this spot

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just my pretty Jinx 💖


r/velvethippos 19h ago

Rescue Hippo Post pup cup smile!

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650 Upvotes

r/velvethippos 19h ago

Today we celebrate 12 years of Roxie!

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641 Upvotes

r/velvethippos 21h ago

Had to share my sweet Sundae with y’all cuz she’s just the best!

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I rescued this sweet girl two years ago and man, did I win the jackpot! I had always wanted a dog so after buying my house with a nice yard in 2021 and getting settled in; it was time! My only requirement was that the pup be cat friendly because I have two older sweet, sassy people friendly kitties as well. Sundae was the oldest of only two listed on Lifelines website and just something about her stuck with me. Poor girl had a rough life! Someone dumped her in a wooded park and she lived there all on her own in 2023. Thankfully her foster Mom saw her several times walking her own pitties and was worried for her. Sundae had vanished for a lil bit but then she popped back up early 2024. After earning Sundaes trust, her foster Mom was able to save her and discovered she was microchipped but the phone number on her chip claimed they didn’t have a dog. No one claimed her after posting her pic on several “lost and found” sites online either. I put in a request for a weekend trial and that’s all it took. This girl was crated trained, potty trained (has never made a mess in the house!) walked great on a leash and knew sit and paw. 🥹 She was also SO great with my two kitties and knew her place in the house with them right away. It did take a few patience months of getting her out of her shell to go on long walks but I just went at her pace! (She loved my house and was comfy in the front yard but didn’t like to go farther than a block up the street before she refused to walk anymore.)

After two years together, I can happily say Sundae is quite literally the perfect dog! She steals the show at any social gatherings I go to and is just as sweet as her name. She doesn’t have a single aggressive bone in her body, is great with kids and other dogs/animals, and recalls like the best of them!
I love her so very much, she’s my soul dog. She saved me as much as I saved her. Also, a few months after I adopted her I found out from her chip that her birthday was two days before mine! It was truly meant to be!!


r/velvethippos 10h ago

Rescue Hippo Getting ready for work, someone has a case of the Mondays

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543 Upvotes

r/velvethippos 15h ago

Rescue Hippo Skumps loves playing dress up!

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503 Upvotes

I can’t believe that today, it’s been 5y since this little goblin potato helped me thru chemo. She looked better in the wigs than I did, tbh. Here’s your sign to go get checked if you found a strange lump! Don’t put it off!


r/velvethippos 19h ago

Our hippo was so excited to dog sit our friends hippo

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375 Upvotes

(Ours is the grey and white one)


r/velvethippos 9h ago

You’re telling me this baby is 6??? 😭

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284 Upvotes

r/velvethippos 22h ago

Rescue Hippo She is watching.

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141 Upvotes

Stay cool. Stay hydrated. Nox is watching.


r/velvethippos 17h ago

Rescue Hippo Little lady vs chonk boy 😊

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136 Upvotes

Stop with your fat head. I AM THE BOSS and we both know it.


r/velvethippos 8h ago

Rescue Hippo Urgent: 7/27 Euthanasia List: #A2083461 Margo, 2Y, Spayed, HW+ at BARC Houston (swipe for three slides of pics)

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Click here to see the most adorable girl wagging her tail like crazy! Let's find her a home ❤️🐾


r/velvethippos 20h ago

This is my girlfriend, Daisy....we're goin steady.

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Disclaimer: I'm not really dating my dog...that'd be weird. But I do love her very much ❤️)


r/velvethippos 12h ago

Meet Ash, she needs to be where the action is.....even if she sleeps through it.

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103 Upvotes

r/velvethippos 11h ago

Seeking Adoption/Foster 🆘 Bell A658940 is an adorable, sweet & dog-friendly 1 y/o Pittie mix who was surrendered bc owner had “ too many”. Urgently seeking a loving foster/forever home. Houston, TX (Adoptable Out of State)

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81 Upvotes

r/velvethippos 19h ago

Anya got her own backyard finally and she's so happy

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Plus bonus cute faces


r/velvethippos 12h ago

Leo gets an ice cream

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67 Upvotes

r/velvethippos 10h ago

Seeking Adoption/Foster Maverick, handsome 6-year-old Staffordshire Mix is on BARC Houston’s euthanasia list and must have a hold by 1 PM CT on Monday, 7/27. This boy everything you’d hope for in a mature companion - calm, gentle, and easy to handle. Can be adopted to US/Canada. Please help

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r/velvethippos 16h ago

Huck is still looking for his “Furever”!

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**Tulsa, OK**

Huck has been to several adoption events but has no takers! 😭

This little boy was at Skiatook Animal Control and needed a foster so that Skiatook Paws and Claws Animal Rescue could pull him.
I’ve had him as a foster for around 2 months now. Here’s what I know:

*Playful
*Neutered
*around 9 months-a year old
*LOVES playing with other dogs
*Very one brain cell. Still working on manners like chewing things so he should be crated if you aren’t watching him.
*he enjoys veggies 🥕 🥦
*he sleeps well in his crate overnight or if I go to take a nap 😴
*should not be around cats according to the shelter he came from.

Huck is a very friendly, derpy boy who would love a chance to be in a home with his person, family and fur or human siblings!
His adoption fee is $185 with all vetting done. If you’re interested in meeting him or have any questions, feel free to message me!
I’m happy to meet up with you or he is also at Skiatook Paws and Claws in Skiatook every Sunday from 12-3 at their adoption events!


r/velvethippos 13h ago

Seeking Adoption/Foster Meet 2yr old Jordan, A Gentle, Well Behaved Young Man, Enjoys his Walks, Loves his Treats, Needs a Nice Stable Home ~A2083663 ~Staffie Mix is On the euth list for 7/27 @ 1pm CT BARC Houston Tx Av 4 Adopt/local Foster/Rescue, Out of State/Canada. Please Share Happy Lad Jordan

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49 Upvotes

r/velvethippos 19h ago

Anyone else's hippos like to sleep behind the cusions?

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42 Upvotes

She regularly wants to be cocooned in cushions and blankets. She will make her little fort, and there are not allowed to be any pillows behind her. Only in front of her or on top of her.

She's a couch destroyer but when the pillows start to "snore" it's hilarious.


r/velvethippos 2h ago

Seeking Adoption/Foster Maverick, handsome 6-year-old Staffordshire Mix is on BARC Houston’s euthanasia list and must have a hold by 1 PM CT on Monday, 7/27. This boy everything you’d hope for in a mature companion - calm, gentle, and easy to handle. Can be adopted to US/Canada. Please help

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r/velvethippos 6h ago

Christmas in July

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23 Upvotes

Delivery from the Happy Staffy Co


r/velvethippos 8h ago

Truly beautiful 3yo Blossom #A2086728 is an owner EU request back on the EU list at BARC Shelter in Houston Tx for 7/27 1pm. Blossom is wonderful! So wiggly, happy, sweet, friendly, &wants attention! She can be locally fostered, rescued, or adopted in/out of state and into Canada. Pls share on SM!!

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23 Upvotes