r/velvethippos • u/_B_Little_me • 3h ago
r/velvethippos • u/ishadow • Nov 05 '25
šš CONGRATULATIONS to our Costume Contest WINNERS! šš
Hey Hippo Homies! š
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! š
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. š Seriously, TankieĀ deserves all the treats (and maybe a small,Ā equally distributedĀ share of the Halloween candy... just sayin' š). [Link]
2. u/Upfish-Sinclair & Blossom the Hot Dog
She's theĀ wurstĀ (in the best way!) hot dog around! šš¾ I'm justĀ relishingĀ 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. š [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. š [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. š [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 • u/Potential_End3590 • 4h ago
Rescue Hippo Skumpster is so gentlešøš„°
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r/velvethippos • u/Michellz1 • 2h ago
Mom, I just want to go get some chicken burgers and sleep.
r/velvethippos • u/8driedmango • 7h ago
Seeking Adoption/Foster Bat ears, soulful eyes, $750 in pledges for rescue, and still waiting⦠Meet Stan (Temple, TX)
Meet Stan A080135š§”
He was supposed to go home this past weekend, but the adoption fell through because of a no show. Now heās back to waiting.
Stan is one of those dogs who gets overlooked because he isnāt a tiny puppy or a fluffy breed, but I know his people are in here somewhere! Everyone who meets him talks about how sweet and mellow he is. He has the cutest little bat ears, soulful eyes, and a calm personality. He barely reacts to other dogs walking by and even watched a litter of puppies with the most confused little head tilt. Played well with a dog when tested, loves the ladies, hasnāt been tested with men, and seems cautious with cats but was okay with them.
Stan is currently at Heart to Home - Animal Adoption Center in Temple, Texas. Pitty type dogs donāt typically last long here. Rumors are circulating about euthanasia after 3 days of no interest, although Stan has been there since 7/7.
His veterinary care is fully sponsored, including his neuter, microchip, vaccines, and preventatives. He also has $750 in rescue pledges.
If youāre in Texas, please consider adopting him.
If youāre out of state, PLEASE donāt scroll past! Contact a rescue near you and ask if they can pull Stan for you.
We have more than enough donations to cover transport, so distance doesnāt have to stop him from finally finding a home.
Please share him, ask about him, or help network him. Sometimes all it takes is the right person seeing the right post.
Stan has been waiting long enough. He deserves his chance. ā¤ļø
Follow Lifesaving Friends of Heart to Home Pets on Facebook for Stan videos, updates, and to get in contact with the networker trying to save his life!
r/velvethippos • u/gingersnappzz • 6h ago
Rescue Hippo Am I a Microbully? My name is Pickles!
Rescued in April 2026. Just a tiny hippo living her dreams from the Detroit streets to king sized sheets. We think sheās a microbully but Iāve never seen one that looks exactly like her⦠opinions wanted! Sheās a year old and 25 pounds and only about 12ā tall! Short legs. Big ears. Bigger personality!
r/velvethippos • u/chrisgoesbleh2 • 2h ago
He almost went back to sleep..
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r/velvethippos • u/Dangerous_Ad_5528 • 13h ago
Since he was so popular in the last post I made
Here's muh dude from day 1 til now. The first pic may not have been him in not entirely certain. He was in the Youpi folder in my photos so maybe. I've got video of him being a little devil somewhere.
r/velvethippos • u/Potential_End3590 • 4h ago
Rescue Hippo Skumps on the river!
She was so pumped to see all the birds & sniff around the tiny beaches we stopped at. Sheās usually so scared of water but her life vest gave her so much courage!
r/velvethippos • u/cyberttie • 9h ago
Here's my happy girl after receiving so much love from this amazing community. Thank uu!
r/velvethippos • u/Sophicute • 3h ago
The best part about sticking my tongue out at you, Mom, is that you can't scold me, haha.
r/velvethippos • u/soupyy_poop • 7h ago
Baked potato settings: extreme
We live in the desert, but still needs baking time.
r/velvethippos • u/KyraInWonderland • 9h ago
Kuba is very proud of his hole, he put a lot of effort in it š·āāļø
I know, I posted him earlier today already but I just love this silly boy so much š
r/velvethippos • u/6mishka6 • 2h ago
Seeking Adoption/Foster Meet Dodge, Calm, Friendly, Sociable with People and Dogs, Walks like a Dream. Loves Treats and being Baby Talked ~A2083513~3yr old Staffie mix is On the euth list for 7/23 @ 1pm CT BARC Houston Tx ~ Av 4 Adopt/local Foster/Rescue, Out of State/Canada. Please Share Gentle Dodge
r/velvethippos • u/Educational-Rise-197 • 11h ago
Knaux the Velvet Hippo in action! š¦
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r/velvethippos • u/B0ssc0 • 14h ago
2-year old smily boy Vince was dumped tied to a bench at a fire station. Now heās scheduled for euthanasia 7/22 at BARC, Houston, TX for neck wound that doesnāt even bother him. Happy, playful boy can be adopted to US or Canada. Please get in touch if you can help this boy.
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r/velvethippos • u/Prudent_Giraffe5165 • 5h ago
Outside
You know I can't be outside without you. So let me in!
r/velvethippos • u/6mishka6 • 3h ago
Seeking Adoption/Foster š¢ Tango is Extendedš¢ Sweet Little Tango, Just Starting out in Life, Needs a Cosy Loving Home to call her own ~A2086130~ 14wk old Staffie mix PUPPY Girl ~On the euth list for 7/23 @ 1pm CT BARC Houston Tx ~Though Rescue only, Tango can still go from a rescue to the right adopter. Please Share Tango
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r/velvethippos • u/6mishka6 • 10h ago
Seeking Adoption/Foster š¢ New Video š¢ Poor Sophia Abandoned at the Shelter Gate, loves belly rubs, Quiet and Timid, Scared in the Shelter ~A2086882 ~6m old Staffie mix girl Puppy is On the euth list for 7/22 @ 1pm CT BARC Houston Tx ~ Av 4 Adopt/local Foster/Rescue, Out of State/Canada. Please Share Sweet Sophia
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r/velvethippos • u/WildColonialGirl • 23h ago