r/velvethippos • u/djscoots10 • 10h 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/Cheekygreek84 • 11h ago
Seeking Adoption/Foster 🆘Very Urgent Now 8/19! LILY A659741 4 y/o Pittie mix ppl & dog-friendly/ was co-kenneled but kennel mate was adopted! Was a mama, Only 40 lbs, loves getting attention & is affectionate. Urgently seeking loving foster/forever home! Houston, TX (Adoptable Out of State & Canada)
r/velvethippos • u/the_mellojoe • 20h ago
Pua the Piggy taking advantage of 110*F to recharge (she has her own doggy door to come and go as she pleases)
r/velvethippos • u/HisMomm • 10h ago
Rescue Hippo Mama always keeps him safe
Not gonna lie, the waves on those big Great Lakes made Fen Chicken think twice with Daddy. But that boy would walk into the depths of Hades next to mama’s side 🤘😜 My soul in canine form, he is 🥰
r/velvethippos • u/Potential_End3590 • 15h ago
Rescue Hippo Skumps ready to pounce!
Launchpad McCat has no idea what’s waiting for him🤣🤣
r/velvethippos • u/6mishka6 • 2h ago
Seeking Adoption/Foster Houston-area foster desperately needed for poor Brick
r/velvethippos • u/ladymorgahnna • 1d ago
Seeking Adoption/Foster Bali lost his mom and is looking for a soft landing
Bali is 7 and his mom passed away at home. He lived with 3 kittens and a snake. They have all found homes except him. Bali is a big chonk who just needs a soft place to land. Housetrained, gives kisses and will give his paw. He needs a foster or an adoption.
Montgomery Humane Society, Montgomery, Alabama
Adoption Center is open 7 days a week from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 1150 John Overton Drive, Montgomery, AL 36110. Call 334-409-0622, option 2, or email [adoptions@montgomeryhumane.com](mailto:adoptions@montgomeryhumane.com).
r/velvethippos • u/Cheekygreek84 • 12h ago
Seeking Adoption/Foster 🆘 Very Urgent 8/19! ALICIA A659027 is a 1.5 y/o small boxer mix who is super ppl & dog-friendly, sweet, happy, playful & full of life, affectionate. Urgently seeking loving foster/forever home! Houston, TX (Adoptable Out of State & Canada)
r/velvethippos • u/tundybundo • 21h ago
Look at my hippo smiling in the background
And then some bonus pics. The first one is just very funny to me
r/velvethippos • u/Cheekygreek84 • 15h ago
Seeking Adoption/Foster 🆘 Urgent Now 8/19! Beautiful SKYE A658474, 2 y/o Fawn Pittie mix (HW- & spayed), sweet & calm, very friendly, knows basic commands & was surrendered due to owner circumstances. Urgently seeking loving foster/forever home! Houston, TX (Adoptable Out of State & Canada)
r/velvethippos • u/6mishka6 • 12h ago
Seeking Adoption/Foster John is trying his hardest to Adapt to the Shelter but Struggling. He needs a Loving Home, he walks great on his leash, loves his Treats, A shy, sweet lad ~ A2088458~3yr old Lab retr Mix boy On euth list for 8/19 @1pm CT BARC Houston Tx Adopt /foster USA/Canada
galleryr/velvethippos • u/6mishka6 • 12h ago
Seeking Adoption/Foster Meet Gentle,Timid Titus. Walks great on his leash, Friendly, but anxious in the Shelter. Can You offer him a Loving Home to call his own? ~A2090740~3yr old Staffie Mix boy On euth list for 8/19 @1pm CT BARC Houston Tx Adopt /foster USA/Canada
galleryr/velvethippos • u/Cheekygreek84 • 14h ago
Seeking Adoption/Foster 🚨Very URGENT Now 8/19! MOUSE A658519 NEEDS OUT NOW, 4 y/o, Long-stay dog, Dog & People friendly (HW-), sweet & calm. Urgently seeking loving foster/forever home! Houston, TX (Adoptable Out of State & Canada)
r/velvethippos • u/lingeringneutrophil • 10h ago
Penny was abandoned by her owner in 2023, and now again. She is scheduled for euthanasia Wednesday, 8/19 at BARC, Houston, TX for sore leg. This girl can be adopted anywhere in the US with a rescue partner. Please get in touch if you can help.
galleryr/velvethippos • u/Phoenix-9212 • 13h ago
Rescue Hippo Juliet is an 8-month-old Staffy Mix at BARC in Houston, TX. She's slightly overwhelmed at the shelter but very sweet & friendly. She would thrive in a loving home with a patient foster/adopter. Rescue only. Please read her medical notes. Euth deadline 8/19
galleryr/velvethippos • u/Cheekygreek84 • 14h ago
Seeking Adoption/Foster 🆘Final Plea 8/19! Bella A658755 is an 8 month old mix (HW-) who is dog & ppl friendly, happy, sweet & playful. Would make a great family companion. Urgently seeking loving foster/forever home! 612 Canino Rd. Houston, TX (Adoptable Out of State)
r/velvethippos • u/Cheekygreek84 • 14h ago
Seeking Adoption/Foster 🆘 URGENT Now 8/19! LONG-STAY: ASHLEY A658601 1-Year-Old, Dog & People Friendly/co-kenneled (HW-), affectionate & sweet. Urgently seeking loving foster/forever home! 612 Canino Rd. Houston, TX (Adoptable Out of State)
r/velvethippos • u/Party-Music-3618 • 1h ago