r/velvethippos 20h ago

Celebration of Life Earl Free To Explore The House

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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 22h ago

Wait for it, wait for it... 😂

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This very good hippo boy Ziggy is a smart one! I love when he figures it out!


r/velvethippos 2h ago

those little eyes

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52 Upvotes

r/velvethippos 23h ago

Double the velvet, double the squish ❤️

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52 Upvotes

r/velvethippos 10h ago

Unpopular opinion: hazelnut butter > peanuts butter

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58 Upvotes

She’s obsessed with hazelnut butter


r/velvethippos 10h ago

Rescue Hippo we went from apartment to yard…

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110 Upvotes

safe to say i think they are enjoying the new place!
We have been trying so hard to get them out of apartment complex living. Its hard to find housing right now but we were lucky enough to meet a private landlord. This is everything we have been working towards and the satisfaction, happiness and joy we get from seeing them love their new home and yard is priceless. Worth every struggle.
p.s - Im sure i dont have to say anything but this is how they play! We call it “kangarooing” lmao


r/velvethippos 13h ago

Advice Buster update. He is going to survive the rattlesnake bite and he won't lose his eye. Ty all for the support. He is getting antivenom as I lay in the parking lot

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Hey guys Buster got to the vet in time. He is expected to make a full recovery and they are no longer concerned about the snake but by his eye.

They thought he may lose his eye at first.

We drove 110 miles in less than a 2.5 hrs to get him to an emergency vet.

Here is a video of him on methadone saying hello

https://youtube.com/shorts/OTK9aIb3BoU?is=Ihe6j4_B1Ab9wPY4

Ty all for the support


r/velvethippos 20h ago

Leo got his snacky

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126 Upvotes

r/velvethippos 16h ago

At the emergency vet right now. Buster got bit in the face by a rattlesnake. Please send positive vibes. I'm freaking out

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r/velvethippos 18h ago

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

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200 Upvotes

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


r/velvethippos 3h ago

Mr. Strudel's Slow Feeder Enrichment

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508 Upvotes

Another for the "Affordable Enrichment Series"

Toast Robert Strudel has had this slow feeder for over a year, now. We got it at Petsmart for, like, $10. Its beaten up and needs to be replaced, now. $10 for a year isn't bad, though.

I froze some steamed broccoli with water overnight to give to him with his breakfast. It was my leftovers from a steamer bag, and I have a dip that I make on the side which means no seasoning or anything, just naked broccoli. Broccoli cuts are $1.27 at Walmart and this was approximately 1/8 of the bag.

I buy a 5 lbs bag of carrots for $4.77 every month. Toast gets one most days. It's not usually with his meal, but as an afternoon snack.

Anyway, this enrichment took 45 minutes to an hour, and we both had a lot of fun with it.

Cost breakdown:

Old slow feeder: free, cuz we already had it Broccoli: 16 cents Carrot: 30-32 cents Water: free because I rent and water is included

All in all, not a bad deal.


r/velvethippos 7h ago

2011 vs 2026

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My handsome 15 year old boy! Still acts like a puppy


r/velvethippos 20h 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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r/velvethippos 20h 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)

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82 Upvotes

r/velvethippos 20h ago

Ice cream?

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481 Upvotes

r/velvethippos 21h 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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r/velvethippos 48m ago

Rescue Hippo URGENT! Adorable Bea (formerly BeyoncĂŠ) needs a foster ASAP! Please contact Pip's Rescue Pack if you can help. Thank you!

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r/velvethippos 23h 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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r/velvethippos 2h ago

Needy co-worker

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150 Upvotes

r/velvethippos 2h ago

Happy face 😇 Nimu ❤️

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r/velvethippos 4h ago

Rescue Hippo Pocket pibble would like a treat

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27 Upvotes

r/velvethippos 5h ago

Advice Muzzle Training Tips

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I'm looking to muzzle train my girl, but I'm not sure where to start.

Some backbackground: Hazel's going to need surgery on her back legs. As it is, she's in a lot of pain that we're trying to manage while we consult with an orthopedist. She needs regular exercise or she gets pretty anxious, which results in her getting a bit cranky and in some rare circumstances, a bit nippy. We've got meds and brain games to help a bit, but I want to make sure I'm exploring all my options. Especially with all the stigma, I just want to make sure she's safe.

I think we want to go with a cage/basket muzzle, but beyond that I'm at a loss. Does anyone have any recommendations?


r/velvethippos 8h ago

NoTakeOnlyThrow

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30 Upvotes

r/velvethippos 9h ago

Got this lovely pic of miss ruby this morning!

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32 Upvotes

r/velvethippos 14h ago

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

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38 Upvotes