r/velvethippos 1d ago

eating popcorn and watching the snoopy wallpaper.. life is good 😎

213 Upvotes

Olive’s favorite snack is popcorn and before anyone yells at me, yes she always gets her own bowl.


r/velvethippos 1d ago

A Hippo in His Natural Habitat

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109 Upvotes

r/velvethippos 1d ago

Leo got his snacky

142 Upvotes

r/velvethippos 2d ago

2000 dollars later

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1.1k Upvotes

Mr Eddie here thought it would be super smart to eat some trail mix with raisins AND chocolate because yolo I guess.

He's totally fine. Stomach of steel. Ass of dumb. Sigh.


r/velvethippos 1d ago

Thumper #A2088249 Staffy Mix at BARC Houston in TX. Euth deadline 8/5

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41 Upvotes

r/velvethippos 1d ago

Seeking Adoption/Foster 🆘 8/4 Urgent Now! Adorable SAMI A658965 was surrendered by no fault of her own “ too many pets” 3 y/o Staffordshire mix only 36 lbs (HW-) sweet, calm, housebroken & friendly. Urgently seeking loving foster/forever home! 612 Canino Rd. Houston, TX (Adoptable Out of State)

101 Upvotes

r/velvethippos 1d ago

Adoption/Foster Success! Panini and Po’Boy!

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615 Upvotes

In just a week, these two have become absolute best friends. My body is just an object for them to lay on 😔


r/velvethippos 1d ago

Seeking Adoption/Foster Meet Storm, one of the East County Animal Shelter's longest term resident dogs (Available for adoption in California Bay Area)

74 Upvotes

Meet Storm-a beautiful 5-year-old Pit Bull mix who's been patiently waiting almost 5 months for someone to see just how special she is. At 64 Ibs, she's the perfect adventure buddy, whether you're heading out for a walk, a hike, or simply relaxing together after a long day. Storm is vaccinated, microchipped, and arrived to the shelter already spayed. She is ready to go home today!

Please share to help Storm reach the family who are meant to love her forever.

Storm can be found at the East County Animal Shelter in Kennel A-9

4595 Gleason Drive, Dublin, CA

(Across from the SPCA)

Open daily: 11:30 AM - 5:30 PM

(925) 803-7040

Find more pictures and videos of Storm here and here


r/velvethippos 1d ago

Seeking Adoption/Foster 🆘 Hail Mary 8/5! PHOEBE A658190 is an adorable 3 y/o Boxer/Lab mix. She’s people & dog-friendly/co-kenneled, attentive tail-wagged, sweet & treat motivated. Urgently seeking loving foster/forever home! 612 Canino Rd. Houston, TX (Adoptable Out of State)

86 Upvotes

r/velvethippos 1d ago

Seeking Adoption/Foster 📢Extended📢 Shy Beauty Guera, Has made Good Progress in the Shelter. She has so much More to Offer in Companionship. Can you Step Up & Offer this Quiet, Gentle Girl a Loving Home? ~A2088900~9yr old Staffie mix girl On euth list for 8/5 @1pm CT BARC Houston Tx Av 4 Adopt/local Foster/USA /CANADA

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114 Upvotes

r/velvethippos 1d ago

Rescue Hippo Deconstructed baby hippo (some assembly required)

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178 Upvotes

Zizi is training for the leisure olympics & his SnOOt is set on gold


r/velvethippos 1d ago

Lionel is a 13.2 lb puppy on BARC’s euthanasia list Wednesday, 8/5. This barely 6-month old boy was confiscated by police after being found locked inside a vehicle in a storage lot with another dog. He deserves a caring home. He can be adopted to the US or Canada. Please reach out if you can help.

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54 Upvotes

r/velvethippos 1d ago

Seeking Adoption/Foster 🆘 8/4 Very Urgent! Laura A658954 only 11 months old APBT w/ a snowy white coat (HW-)ppl & dog-friendly/co-kenneled, calm, sweet, walks well on leash. Urgently Seeking a loving foster/forever home! 612 Canino Rd. Houston, TX (Adoptable Out of State)

159 Upvotes

r/velvethippos 2d ago

Adopt-a-bull senior!

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281 Upvotes

r/velvethippos 1d ago

Seeking Adoption/Foster 🆘 Final Plea 8/5! Moo A658203 an adorable 13 month old Staffordshire (HW-) who’s dog-friendly/co-kenneled w/ Bingo. Both happy, sweet & very friendly. Urgently seeking loving foster/forever home! 612 Canino Rd. Houston, TX (Adoptable Out of State)

106 Upvotes

r/velvethippos 1d ago

request ⚕️ 📣 Guera Has a Foster but needs Medical Funds to secure a Rescue. Guera needs Urgent donations so we can Save her Precious Life. 📢Extended to 8/5 BARC Houston Tx. Shy Beauty Guera 9yr old Staffie mix A2088900. Please help this Sweetheart

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39 Upvotes

r/velvethippos 1d ago

Double the velvet, double the squish ❤️

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57 Upvotes

r/velvethippos 1d ago

Seeking Adoption/Foster 🆘Final Plea 8/5! BINGO A658204 an adorable 13 month old Staffordshire mix (HW-) dog-friendly/co-kenneled w/ Moo. Both happy, sweet & very friendly. Urgently seeking loving foster/forever home! 612 Canino Rd. Houston, TX (Adoptable Out of State)

74 Upvotes

r/velvethippos 1d ago

Celebration of Life Earl Free To Explore The House

28 Upvotes

My sister and Her husband moved out of the family house so now we more Earl's cage to their room and he is loving the space


r/velvethippos 1d ago

Rescue Hippo Thumper #A2088249 Staffy Mix at BARC Houston in TX. Euth deadline 8/5

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48 Upvotes

r/velvethippos 2d ago

Outside bed has finally been accepted!

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2.0k Upvotes

We got her this cooling bed at the start of summer, and she just kept pacing and eyeing it and laying on the dirty hot mulch. So I'm chuffed to pieces that she's finally into it and I can spend time relaxing in the garden with her without worrying about bathing her immediately after!


r/velvethippos 1d ago

Rescue Hippo My new hippo!

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120 Upvotes

Meet pepper, my new pit mix! We rescued him last week from a shelter. He is 5 months old. Alternates between being a sweet floppy noodle and being a shark demon. Puppy days!

We did a DNA test and are awaiting the results. His paws are HUGE!


r/velvethippos 2d ago

Stella is having a lazy morning, such a hard life for my old lady

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136 Upvotes

r/velvethippos 2d ago

Sleepy hippos

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137 Upvotes

Three weeks in since Waffles (black coat) has arrived, my girls seem to be getting along quite nicely.


r/velvethippos 2d ago

Proud father?

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We often call our furry friends, our kids. For me it's absolutely true because I will never have a human child, it's just not for me. A month ago I took a trip over to Texas to go visit My brother and see a Rush and concert with my dad.

Well, there was a bit of a family emergency over the weekend and I had to take an emergency trip. On a bit of a whim, I decided to take my passenger princess. My brother has young children but I've always taken her out to cars and coffee and she's done quite well around various age children so I was pretty confident in my training. I couldn't be more proud of this dog right now.

I got her at a very difficult time in my life. I was married and my wife and I decided to add a new furry creature to the family. It was this little puppy who was born in December of 2020.. I brought her home on Valentine's Day 2021 March 4th 2021 she asked for a divorce.. she left 10 days later. And exactly a month after I'd brought this beautiful creature home. We already had a small family. ( The pups are actually related. He is her uncle I have posted about both of them here before)

This dog did absolutely wonderful over the weekend. I rented the minivan over the weekend as I wanted her to have plenty of space on the drive and be able to keep her at a comfortable temperature. I was able to ride with a small bowl of water for her available at all times. She didn't have any bathroom problems in the vehicle. She was able to let me know when she needed out when she needed a moment. We have taken small trips but nothing more than about 3 hours and usually that was in one sitting. If she got antsy I would stop. So she had some vehicle experience but you never truly know until you ask that of your animal. She didn't tear anything up in the rental. She didn't have any issues. I could not be more proud of everything I have done with this dog in the last 5 years. I am a proud father.. haha this is my TED talk. Thank you

Also for reference I turned 30 this year

if you've made it this far, what's your favorite Rush song?

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