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 8h ago

Resident Idiot Climbs Onto a Desk but Somehow Can’t Get Down

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Was gone for an hour so no idea how long he was stuck (he is okay now after a rescue operation and climbing box has been moved)


r/velvethippos 3h ago

Adoption/Foster Success! One week Benny update!

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Sweet Boy Benny is doing EXCEPTIONAL!!!! He takes his meds & his medicated baths like a dream and I can already see fresh hair growth 🤗 He had a vet visit yesterday and was given the all-clear to get his neuter surgery scheduled 🥳🥳🥳 He loves all the babies, but little foster kitten Baby Phillip is his little bestie 🥰🥰🥰 He is utterly smitten with my grandbaby and the feeling is totally mutual 🩷 Once Benny is neutered, he will be available for adoption!! I am hoping to get his DNA done - that seems to be a big boost for adoptions when people know what they’re getting so 🤞🤞 I’m thinking of changing Benny’s “official” name to Benjamin Buttons, because I think he’s about to age in reverse. I cannot believe he’s the same age as my Fen Chicken 🤯🤯🤯Thank you to everyone who has sent Benny love!! I so appreciate the support I get on this sub 😭😭


r/velvethippos 2h ago

Something tells me Leia was eating poop out of the litter box…

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302 Upvotes

“She was framed!” Literally.


r/velvethippos 13h ago

This is Phia, and she wants to show you her awesome poses for taking a little nap (The cutest one)

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931 Upvotes

r/velvethippos 10h ago

Rescue Hippo Show me your upside down velvet hippos

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464 Upvotes

r/velvethippos 3h ago

Seeking Adoption/Foster Adorable, 11 week old Justina is on the euthanasia list Wednesday, 9/2 @ 1 pm CT. Tiny puppy in need of help who can be adopted through a rescue. Please get in touch if you can help or foster locally. BARC Houston, A2093620. Please share.

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101 Upvotes

r/velvethippos 5h ago

vida trying to get thru the day

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132 Upvotes

r/velvethippos 10h ago

So velvet

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303 Upvotes

This is my best friend. We've been together for almost ten years. I rescued him when a neighbor moved out and left him behind

He's very sweet, very smart, and very silly. He loves to cuddle. He loves to make people laugh

His fur is soft like puppy fur! And he has longer fur on his tai

I work from home so we can always be together. He is velcro. He have a close bond


r/velvethippos 3h ago

Seeking Adoption/Foster 🆘 9/1 Urgent Now! MISSY A660456 is a beautiful 5 y/o Pittie mix who is sweet, calm, very friendly & attentive. She hangs on to every word you say! Urgently seeking loving foster/forever home! Houston, TX (Adoptable Out of State & Canada)

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70 Upvotes

r/velvethippos 3h ago

Professor Betty is here, haha What do you think?

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68 Upvotes

r/velvethippos 1h ago

Milli would fall asleep in my left arm growing up. Now she's gone so I made it permanent. Missing you Milli Luciana

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r/velvethippos 21h ago

Our most beautiful girl went to sleep today

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She was the most beautiful and sweet soul I have ever known. My sweet velvet hippo meant more than the world, moon, and stars to me. She lived a whole years after being diagnosed with small cell lymphoma. I will never love a soul as much as I have loved her.

Our entire time with her has been nothing but firsts. My most favorite first was over the last month where she learned how to watch TV, her favorite show was The Walking Dead, just like me. She loved Rick the most. She also enjoyed Trailer Park Boys on days where I wanted a lighter palette.

We had a vet come to our home instead of past experiences of carrying her sweet brothers to the vet's office for their last moments. She saw all of her favorite people on her way out. We couldnt have done anything better while caring for her in life and death. We are so lucky. She is asleep in our backyard under the trees where we can visit her anytime. We are so grateful and so lucky.

Kiss your dogs for us. ❤️❤️❤️


r/velvethippos 42m ago

In contact with nature 🌱🐶

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r/velvethippos 9h ago

Rescue Hippo FINAL extension to 9/1. Juan is a calm, sweet, affectionate & well-mannered 4-year-old Staffy Mix. The shelter falsely claimed he can't walk on a leash. Please watch his video which proves otherwise. Available to foster/adopt at BARC in Houston, TX (out-of-state transport possible)

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95 Upvotes

r/velvethippos 9h ago

Rescue Hippo Extended to 9/1. Meet Brisket, a laid-back & well-mannered 7-year-old Staffy Mix (possibly Boxer). Please watch the video & read her volunteer notes. Shelter notes don't accurately reflect behavior/temperament. Available to foster/adopt at BARC in Houston, TX (out-of-state transport possible).

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71 Upvotes

r/velvethippos 1d ago

Celebration of Life Goodnight, my sweet boy. I'm sorry we didn't have more time together; you were my best friend.

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2.9k Upvotes

My wizard, Merlin. I'll miss you forever.


r/velvethippos 15h ago

Seeking Adoption/Foster Adorable 10mo puppy Kyng A2092297 is an owner EU request on the EU list at BARC Shelter in Houston Tx for 9/1@1pm. Kyng is confused&has puppy energy to burn. He's a wiggly sweet boy who deserves patience&love. He can be locally fostered, rescued, or adopted in/out of state and into Canada. Pls share

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132 Upvotes

r/velvethippos 6h ago

Day to wear the clothes my mom doesn't wear, hehe

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25 Upvotes

r/velvethippos 1d ago

You should always take young babies out for the first sunshine of the day; it helps them grow, hehe

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1.0k Upvotes

r/velvethippos 23m ago

Sirena always looks radiant, hehe.

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r/velvethippos 10h ago

Seeking Adoption/Foster Meet 5 year old Blue who is on the euthanasia list today Tuesday 9/1 @ 1 pm CT. Abandoned by his family and very scared and overwhelmed. Please get in touch if you can adopt or foster locally. BARC Houston, A2091651. Please share.

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36 Upvotes

r/velvethippos 5h ago

Today is the day of a little game in the garden, tell your mom, please haha

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12 Upvotes

r/velvethippos 15h ago

Seeking Adoption/Foster Extended 9/1📢🔔 Sweet Sissy plays nicely with other Dogs, Loves being a Puppy, is Great to Walk, loves people, knows commands, A Gentle & quiet girl ~A2091008~10m old Staffie mix Puppy On euth list for 9/1@1pm CT BARC Houston adopt/foster USA CAN

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r/velvethippos 4h ago

Happy 5th birthday Barbecue hehe

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9 Upvotes