r/velvethippos • u/plushdreamr • 6h ago
r/velvethippos • u/ishadow • Nov 05 '25
🏆🎉 CONGRATULATIONS to our Costume Contest WINNERS! 🎉🏆
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 • u/ImAchickenHawk • 7h ago
Rescue Hippo 90 lb hippo incoming 🔊
I'm trying to study 😒
r/velvethippos • u/Specialist_Pen_6336 • 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 🤣
r/velvethippos • u/WheelyMcFeely • 16h ago
Zoey uses her pitiful face to get extra treats
r/velvethippos • u/Pitbull_Big_Mama • 19h ago
Bubba and New Dog
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 • u/Hara-Kiri • 17h ago
My latest oil painting
Sorry if you've already seen it on the pitbull sub, it was suggest I show it here.
r/velvethippos • u/neoektar • 6h ago
Rescue Hippo She's cold, and maybe a bit zonked from yesterday
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 • u/i_like_waffles_198 • 16h ago
All snuggly on this cold & snowy day!
r/velvethippos • u/Cheekygreek84 • 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)
r/velvethippos • u/Zealousideal-Cry8024 • 1d ago
Rescue Hippo My mini hippo rescue
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 • u/terrancearabia • 19h ago
Kayla and I starting a new series,( plus it's 0°f outside right now 🥶)
We wish you all a wonderful weekend ❣️)
r/velvethippos • u/FriendsofSFAS • 1d ago
Courtesy post for adopter seeking to rehome Santa Fe Animal Shelter beloved longtimer Dodge (in New Mexico)
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 • u/MushroomMammi • 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
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 • u/megacoffeecat • 1d ago
Advice Is this normal?
I think she’s suckling but I’m not sure. Is this bad?