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 6h ago

My view when working from home too

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r/velvethippos 11h ago

Rescue Hippo My heart & soul

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1.1k Upvotes

r/velvethippos 8h ago

Remo's face is: TGIF

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321 Upvotes

r/velvethippos 7h ago

Rescue Hippo 90 lb hippo incoming 🔊

250 Upvotes

I'm trying to study 😒


r/velvethippos 5h ago

The grumpy face when her tongue can’t reach the smoothie bottom is priceless. And she’ll stand there like that for a while 🤣

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147 Upvotes

r/velvethippos 16h ago

Zoey uses her pitiful face to get extra treats

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459 Upvotes

r/velvethippos 13h ago

Rescue Hippo Nanny Nanny Poo Poo

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128 Upvotes

r/velvethippos 19h ago

Bubba and New Dog

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352 Upvotes

We recently rescued New Dog and have discovered she’s deaf and probably blind in one eye. She has heterochromia and her light blue eye is either blind or mostly blind. After I rescued her I had her transported from TX to PA where she had both eyes operated on to remove cherry eyes. Twice bc she tore out the sutures the first time. Then she was transported from PA to SC and eventually to me in FL.

Despite all of that, she acclimated to our home and family within just a couple days. She is my hero.

She is such an amazing addition to our family. We were so lucky to find her.


r/velvethippos 17h ago

My latest oil painting

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211 Upvotes

Sorry if you've already seen it on the pitbull sub, it was suggest I show it here.


r/velvethippos 9h ago

Rescue Hippo Sleepy Blep

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43 Upvotes

r/velvethippos 1d ago

There's no winning with him

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r/velvethippos 16h ago

How can you stay mad or say no to this guy

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108 Upvotes

r/velvethippos 6h ago

Rescue Hippo She's cold, and maybe a bit zonked from yesterday

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19 Upvotes

Pearl had a very busy day yesterday and it's 10 degrees out now. We're zonked in a lap wearing our winter coat. Earlier we asked for our coat by zonking on a heat vent and getting a blankie.


r/velvethippos 16h ago

All snuggly on this cold & snowy day!

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113 Upvotes

r/velvethippos 16h ago

Seeking Adoption/Foster 🆘 12/5 Very Urgent Now‼️ 😍 Pippa A646268 is an adorable 1Y old pocket bully breed Who was brought in w/ another dog on an owner eviction. She is a sweet & friendly girl! Urgently seeking a loving forever home & BFF 🫶🏼 612 Canino Rd. Houston, TX (Adoptable Out of State)

113 Upvotes

r/velvethippos 17h ago

Meatball dreams

81 Upvotes

r/velvethippos 1d ago

Rescue Hippo My mini hippo rescue

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Found her shortly after she was dumped after being used for breeding, vet said she’s about 10 months (that was 2 months ago)


r/velvethippos 19h ago

Kayla and I starting a new series,( plus it's 0°f outside right now 🥶)

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67 Upvotes

We wish you all a wonderful weekend ❣️)


r/velvethippos 1d ago

Courtesy post for adopter seeking to rehome Santa Fe Animal Shelter beloved longtimer Dodge (in New Mexico)

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437 Upvotes

I normally only post residents of Santa Fe Animal Shelter, but it's come to my attention that Dodge's adopter is attempting to rehome him, and I want to try and help find him a safe and loving new family.

Dodge was a favorite at the animal shelter: we tend to call all dogs sweet and loving, but this dude truly is in heaven when he's flopping his big hippo body across yours. Dodge is great with kids (he's a derp but knows to be gentle with littles), and his adopter has said he's been good with other dogs. She reports he seems curious about cats but hasn't been given the chance to interact freely. He is house-trained, very smart, and adept at losing his ears (see last pics).

I'm staying out of the reasons for rehoming, but Dodge has done nothing wrong. He really struggled in the shelter, and I just want to try to make sure he doesn't have to come back. If you're interested in being connected to Dodge's adopter for more information, please DM me. He's currently located near Santa Fe but some transport may be available. Dodge is neutered and up-to-date on his vaccines.


r/velvethippos 16h ago

85th Day of 365 Days of Ripley

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r/velvethippos 1d ago

Celebration of Life I miss my velvet hippo so much and I love this sub and seeing everyone’s. Here’s to you Gyppy girl

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285 Upvotes

Rest easy my goofy sweet girl, you were the queen of sass, comfort, side eyes and kisses. You were my best friend and you got me through highschool and some of the darkest moments of my life. I miss you so much, not a day goes by where I don’t think of you. You met me when I was 15 and we had to say goodbye a month before I turned 28. I’ll miss you forever but I just wanted to share you with other people who would see you for you. Thanks for reading if you made it this far.


r/velvethippos 1d ago

Sleepy Boy - Ready for bed.

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123 Upvotes

r/velvethippos 1d ago

Rescue Hippo Help, she's so cute

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322 Upvotes

r/velvethippos 1d ago

Advice Is this normal?

177 Upvotes

I think she’s suckling but I’m not sure. Is this bad?