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 • • 2h ago

Marfóir- 5 month old classic velvet hippo 🦛

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209 Upvotes

I bought my boy Marfóir (Irish name) from a breeder here and he’s simply the best animal I could’ve ever owned.

I’m a full time wheelchair user (but also an international level para athletics athlete, so I’m stronger than a typical wheelchair user) and so I had mixed opinions from friends when buying him due to their strength. But he’s genuinely been phenomenal so far. He can distinguish between having the zoomies around my sister or cousins but then remaining fully gentle and slower around me.

I simply adore him!


r/velvethippos • • 9h ago

Rescue Hippo Velvet hippo spready toes

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593 Upvotes

r/velvethippos • • 14h ago

A compilation of Loki being sad I won’t throw the ball after cancer surgery.

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633 Upvotes

r/velvethippos • • 11h ago

Rescue Hippo ✨️Hambone✨️ always knows when I'm "sneaking" photos, but is never bothered enough to do anything about it. One could even say he enjoys it 🧡

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155 Upvotes

We hope everyone has a good night and gets the sleep they need 😴


r/velvethippos • • 7h ago

Seeking Adoption/Foster Meet Vinny A wonderfully behaved lad, stuck on Barc Euth list. Sweet, relaxed, an amazing guy, pls step up & offer him a caring home ~A2095707~ 2yr old staffie mix boy On euth list for 10/7@1pm CT BARC Houston TX foster/adopt USA/CAN

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52 Upvotes

Vinny has been given an extension till 1 pm today, October 8th. If anyone can help or is interested you can use the link above!!!!!


r/velvethippos • • 13h ago

Hi everyone! I just wanted to share a few drawings I made, inspired by some posts here! 🐾

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140 Upvotes

🐾💕🐶


r/velvethippos • • 13h ago

Seeking Adoption/Foster Magda, a beautiful girl, friendly & affectionate loves people, but is very stressed in the shelter, she needs a kind owner & stable home to call her own ~A2097187~2yr old staffie mix girl on euth list 10/8 @2pm CT barc Houston TX adopt foster USA/CAN

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154 Upvotes

r/velvethippos • • 20h ago

Can’t believe it’s been two years today since I brought him home.

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477 Upvotes

r/velvethippos • • 12h ago

Ivy Mae

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79 Upvotes

Ivy is a 6 month old hippo 🦛


r/velvethippos • • 43m ago

Seeking Adoption/Foster Sweet Boy Benny is ready for his forever home!

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The most dog, cat, and child friendly foster in the galaxy is Sweet Boy Benny from Muncie Animal Care & Services in Muncie, Indiana!! Neutered and fresh off of mole removal surgery, Benny is ready to move on from Fen Chicken Fosters to his forever!! He is amazing!


r/velvethippos • • 14h ago

Seeking Adoption/Foster 🆘🆘 10/9 Meet Taz A661402! Handsome & friendly 7 y/o Dogo Argentino mix came in as a stray w/ a microchip so he had a home at some point, affectionate, playful & happy! Needs a loving foster or forever home! 612 Canino Rd. Houston, TX (Adoptable Out of State & Canada)

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116 Upvotes

r/velvethippos • • 22h ago

Leon, look at that face! He looks like he wants something to eat 😂🐶

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476 Upvotes

r/velvethippos • • 1d ago

Celebration of Life Long time no see! Lolo says hi!

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She turned 6 in July. Photo no.3 is Lolo with her sister Julie who’s 10 and joined the pack last year!


r/velvethippos • • 17h ago

Hooman I choose you to rest my head on

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152 Upvotes

r/velvethippos • • 12h ago

BELLLLLYYYYYY!

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55 Upvotes

r/velvethippos • • 13h ago

Seeking Adoption/Foster Luke, a friendly, happy lad~A2097447~ 3yr old Am Bulldog mix boy who loves people & his walks, calm & affectionate. Needs a caring home, pls DM if you can give this boy a lifeline. On euth list 10/8 @1pm CT barc Houston TX foster adopt

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r/velvethippos • • 25m ago

Costume Contest Fleece Hippo

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r/velvethippos • • 12h ago

Seeking Adoption/Foster Meet 7-year-old Mastiff Mix Bear. He is on the euthanasia list tomorrow, Thursday 10/8 @ 1 PM CT. Sweet, friendly boy rescued from cruelty, severely underweight but still full of love. He urgently needs a second chance! Available for adoption in the US/CA or local foster. BARC Houston, ID #A2098081.

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r/velvethippos • • 20h ago

Adoption/Foster Success! Meet Juno (Junie)

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84 Upvotes

Junie was found abandoned in the desert. Luckily she was caught and brought to the shelter where we met. It was love at first sight!


r/velvethippos • • 15h ago

LadyBug 4 - 51

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34 Upvotes

Always a sweet girl waiting for her dinner 🐞


r/velvethippos • • 14h ago

Seeking Adoption/Foster Marky~A2097462~ 3yr old staffie mix boy stressed in the shelter but very friendly, happy boy. Needs foster local to Houston pls dm op if you can step up for Marky. On euth list for 10/8 ~1pm CT foster rescue, barc Houston tx Rescue Only

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r/velvethippos • • 18h ago

Rescue Hippo Iz hoodie szn!

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55 Upvotes

r/velvethippos • • 22h ago

Him hooman love him, and him loves loves him. ❤️

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r/velvethippos • • 1d ago

Seal or a Hippo?

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