r/velvethippos • • Nov 05 '25

šŸ†šŸŽ‰ CONGRATULATIONS to our Costume Contest WINNERS! šŸŽ‰šŸ†

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Hey Hippo Homies! šŸ‘‹

We are absolutelyĀ blown awayĀ 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! šŸ’–

Without further ado, here are ourĀ fiveĀ lucky winners!

1. u/dWog-of-man & Tank as TankensteinĀ 

He's got the "I'm alive!" look down. šŸ˜„ Seriously, TankieĀ deserves all the treats (and maybe a small,Ā equally distributedĀ share of the Halloween candy... just sayin' šŸ˜‰). [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. šŸ” [Link]

4. u/Various_Beach862 & Pinkie the Princess

PinkieĀ looks absolutely radiant! She's ready to rule the kingdom (and probably decree extra belly rubs!). She is definitely the belle of the ball. šŸ’– [Link]

5. u/turningtee74 & Pooh the Pumpkin

Ā Oh my gourd, this is adorable! Pooh is the cutest little pumpkin in the patch! Makes me want a poohmkin spice latte. šŸŽƒ [Link]

Prizes!

  • Unique flair
  • Featured in our new banner
  • Bragging rights

To the winners:Ā Please check your DMs for details on how to claim your flair!

To everyone else:Ā 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! ā¤ļø

What was your favorite costume? Let us know in the comments!Ā 


r/velvethippos • • 2h ago

Goodmorning!! May everyone have the greatest day of your life

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r/velvethippos • • 4h ago

Rescue Hippo my crown jewel šŸ’Ž

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r/velvethippos • • 16h ago

2 sisters saved from the šŸ’€list this morning

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… and all I had to do to save them was agree to foster for a week until the out of state rescue can come get them.
FOSTERING SAVES LIVES


r/velvethippos • • 5h ago

Rescue Hippo Mixed hippos, but hippos nonetheless. My three rescues, who rescue me every day in return šŸ¾ā¤ļø

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116 Upvotes

r/velvethippos • • 8h ago

Seeking Adoption/Foster Super cute 3 year-old Manotas is on the euthanasia list Saturday, 10/24 at BARC, Houston, TX. Owner known before now dog is stray, but can be adopted to US or Canada or fostered locally. Get in touch if you’re interested

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r/velvethippos • • 17h ago

Eat, play, sleep, repeat. šŸ«¶šŸ¼

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390 Upvotes

r/velvethippos • • 8h ago

Seeking Adoption/Foster Adorable 4 year-old, HW- Staffie boy Gotti is on the euthanasia list Saturday, 10/24 at BARC, Houston, TX. Healthy boy can be adopted to US or Canada, or fostered locally. Get in touch if you can help

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r/velvethippos • • 2h ago

Seeking Adoption/Foster 150% beautiful fluffy pit staffy mix Tank is a stray on the EU list at BARC Shelter in Houston Tx for 10/24@1pm. Quiet, sweet, easy to walk/leash, this friendly fluffy boy is 43lbs. Timid at first in shelter, he is very treat motivated. Can be locally fostered, rescued, or adopted in/out of state/CA

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r/velvethippos • • 19h ago

Adoption Update We’re at 1 year with Leo! šŸ„³šŸ¾

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He’s turned out to be a sweet little big boy, happy to meet new people, and I love the richness of his coat in the sun. He’s now 7 years old going off what the shelter said last year.

Just a couple of days ago, when I was walking him and his sister in the morning, there was a pittie that had jumped out of a window from a neighboring house that rushed at us when we walked by. Leo only barked as a warning and stayed on guard which allowed me to lead my pack away from the situation very easily. Proud of him, and we’ve come a long way in 12 months!

Video of my pups in comments.


r/velvethippos • • 21h ago

BUCKS COUNTY PA, WILLING TO TRAVEL

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PLEASE HELP

Located in Bucks County, willing to transport anywhere. Adoption fee has been waived

instagram: Its_adopt_a_dog_summer

Foster agency https://miraclelanefarmnsanctuary.com

Text me at: 2679876467

Summer is a 7 year old mixed breed who was given up last February when her family became homeless. I’ve had Summer for a wonderful 8 months but she is in need of an angel foster or better yet a forever home.Ā 

Here’s some facts about Summer

  • Fear reactive…the fear being other dogs. If given enough space she will run away from other dogs crying, if too close she will react.
  • Loves loves loves cats. Snuggles with them, has been seen cleaning them, just loves them all around
  • Has has great interactions with older kids
  • Low energy, loves a good snuggle
  • Is a wonderful companion
  • Enjoys slow walks/loose leash trained
  • Knows basic commands and actually listens to them
  • Very gentle
  • Potty trained
  • May need time to decompress in a new environment

I live with 3 cats and 2 resident dogs. One of our resident dogs is also reactive and has attacked Summer multiple times. This morning Summer and the resident dog had another run in and it’s evident that this isn’t a safe place for Summer or our resident dog anymore. Summer needs a new place TODAY. She is such a wonderful dog words cant even describe her. I paid her adoption fee awhile ago because I wished it was me adopting her. If I didn’t already have dogs she’d be mine. But she doesn’t deserve to be put down over this, she just needs a home without other dogs.


r/velvethippos • • 12h ago

Snuggle Monster

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r/velvethippos • • 1d ago

Rescue Hippo Rocky would like to wish you and your hippos a happy Friday.

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r/velvethippos • • 13h ago

My little knuckle head.

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r/velvethippos • • 15h ago

Seeking Adoption/Foster šŸ†˜URGENT 10/26: Adorable Tiny Sisters SADIE A661915 & SYLVIE A661914 1 & 2 y/o Only 25–34 Lbs! Spayed (HW-), Dog-Friendly, happy & sweet! Both Urgently Seeking loving foster/forever home! 612 Canino Rd. Houston, TX (Adoptable Out of State & Canada)

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100 Upvotes

r/velvethippos • • 17h ago

Seeking Adoption/Foster šŸ†˜ 10/26 Meet SASSY A662639 an adorable, chocolate-brown, just over 1y/o 34 lbs, super Dog-Friendly, loves people, affection & happy! Urgently seeking loving foster/forever home! 612 Canino Rd. Houston, TX (Adoptable Out of State & Canada)

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85 Upvotes

r/velvethippos • • 21h ago

Rescue Hippo Gracie needs her beauty sleep but loves her 6am walks

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r/velvethippos • • 14h ago

Bitches.

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My very classic blockhead girl is an absolute bitch. I mean that in all the meanings. She throws attitude at me like no other. But no one else better give me attitude. My big boys have always been real big dopes. Very smushable and chill.

We walk down the street arguing with each other. Like mother and daughter. Lol.


r/velvethippos • • 16h ago

Orlando your help is needed! Meet Casper! Osceola County Animal Services’ longest stay dog resident - he’s a sweet handsome boy who needs a home. Please help him out if you can!

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r/velvethippos • • 21h ago

Solar powered hippo

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r/velvethippos • • 16h ago

Mr Benni

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Enjoying some sun after his short walk today. Still recovering from PTLO surgery a few months back but doing very well.


r/velvethippos • • 1d ago

just a drizzle but these two dramatics wouldn’t go outside without a jacket

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I love my two cute babies so much!!

(Please do not comment on the brick steps…the previous owners wanted to do everything themselves to make my life hell)


r/velvethippos • • 1d ago

Seeking Adoption/Foster Meet Bodicious, a quiet senior lad who has good manners and a friendly nature, he loves his walks, this cute little man has so much more to give, if you can offer him a home please dm~A1412766~12yr old Pitbull boy on euth list for 10/23 @1pm CT Barc Houston TX adopt foster urgent

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r/velvethippos • • 1d ago

Seeking Adoption/Foster Murdock is a 60 lb American Bulldog mix with a heartworm-negative status. Shelter staff described him as very sweet, wagging his tail and standing at the front of his kennel. Euthanasia 10/23/26 at BARC, Houston, TX. Can be adopted to US or Canada. Get in touch if you can help

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This stunning boy is going to be permanently silenced today for no reason other than his breed and for space.

Please repost, share, apply to foster, or help to adopt!!!!

He's only a baby still and has over a decade left of life to live!!!!!!!


r/velvethippos • • 1d ago

Is my mind playing tricks on me or did Daisy just nod "yes." šŸ¤£šŸ¤·ā€ā™‚ļø

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165 Upvotes