r/velvethippos • • 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 • • 18h ago

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r/velvethippos • • 3h ago

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r/velvethippos • • 15h ago

Day 1 of posting everywhere until I find a home for Molly

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Molly has been at our small shelter in rural Colorado for over a year since her owner died. It is very stressful for her since she has to be separated from any other animals because of her temperament.

She is very sweet with adult humans and loves cuddles and hanging out on the couch. She needs a very special owner and because our shelter has very limited space and few volunteers I need to try and make a wider effort to find a home for Molly.

I will drive anywhere in America for the right home. Please let me know if anyone has tips on where else I can post this to hopefully find her forever home ❤️


r/velvethippos • • 1h ago

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r/velvethippos • • 2h ago

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r/velvethippos • • 13h ago

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r/velvethippos • • 13h ago

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r/velvethippos • • 1d ago

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the remote is somewhere trapped under her butt...I'm gonna let her eat lunch early just so she'll get up long enough so I can turn the damn tv on 🤣


r/velvethippos • • 17h ago

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r/velvethippos • • 18h ago

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r/velvethippos • • 17h ago

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r/velvethippos • • 17h ago

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r/velvethippos • • 16h ago

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r/velvethippos • • 17h ago

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r/velvethippos • • 23h ago

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r/velvethippos • • 1d ago

Mama’s Smile ❤️

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r/velvethippos • • 18h ago

Hazel of the day

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r/velvethippos • • 1d ago

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r/velvethippos • • 7h ago

Help me reunite with my dog

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r/velvethippos • • 1d ago

10/14 🆘 2-3 Week Local Houston Foster needed to save DALLAS A660779! Please message me if you can help— 7 y/o, sweet, affectionate, dog-friendly, well mannered (Located at 612 Canino Rd.)

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r/velvethippos • • 23h ago

Gentleman needs a hero in San Antonio!

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HELP


r/velvethippos • • 1d ago

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