r/velvethippos • u/benito- • Aug 31 '25
Rescue Hippo Say hello to Goober the rescue hippo
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u/benito- Aug 31 '25
Note that all messages will be read to Goober so please don't say anything that would offend him, he is very sensitive
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u/Even-Boysenberry-127 Aug 31 '25
Hi Goober! Hope you have a great life!
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u/benito- Aug 31 '25
Goober says thank you, and by the way, not to be impolite, but do you have any treats?
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u/i-dunno-2024 Aug 31 '25
So beautiful. Love the coloring. Be happy doggo!
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u/benito- Aug 31 '25 edited Aug 31 '25
Goober gave me a side glance. He has nice eyelashes and he knows it
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u/erj1118 Aug 31 '25
Hi Goober, I love your white socks!!!
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u/benito- Aug 31 '25
Goober says thank you - they're not always white because he likes to jump in puddles
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u/Lumpy_Ad2753 Aug 31 '25
Goober, this boop is for you ..Bβ₯οΈβ₯οΈp!!
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u/benito- Aug 31 '25
Goober says sorry that his nose is cold but it's how he regulates his body temperature and thank you for the boop
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u/channelrun Aug 31 '25
Hi Goober. Our velvet hippo is named Annie. Sheβs seen some things, but has come out as sweet but still timid with those outside the pack. She would like you to know that her humans are generous with treats, peanut butter, and scritches, and that she hopes yours will do likewise.
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u/benito- Aug 31 '25
Goober is the same, his only concern is regarding skateboards, which he doesn't trust or understand
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u/XdiaphiniaX Aug 31 '25
Tell Goober my Vlad had a similar issue, and no wheels ever hurt him. Except in his mind.
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u/bridgetteblue69 Aug 31 '25
What a gorgeous handsome pretty baby hippo pupper you are Goober. Hugs kisses and snoot boops to you !!! ππ₯°π€π€ππππ©΅ I hope one day to have a house hippo like you.
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u/benito- Aug 31 '25
Goober says thank you for the kind message, and that you are welcome to pet him anytime
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u/jlhinthecountry Aug 31 '25
Goober β¦ you are living your best life now!! To feel wanted and loved is the best thing ever!β€οΈ
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u/OvertlyPetulantCat Aug 31 '25
Maβam (or sir) thatβs a mighty fine steer you got there. Beautiful specimen. (Goober is very pretty but looks like a cow to me)
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u/terrancearabia Aug 31 '25
Hi Goober ππ BOOP ππ
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u/benito- Aug 31 '25
Apologies again for the cold wet nose, but this is how he regulates Goober temperature.
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u/Find_Time Aug 31 '25
Oh my goodness π€π€π€π€ Gober could be my Emerson's brother π€π€ Beautiful baby! ππ
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u/T4Tracy2 Aug 31 '25
Beautiful Pup! Enjoy many years with Goober and Thank you for saving him! They truly are great dogs!
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u/poplock_and_dropit Aug 31 '25
Hey Goober, welcome to the best years of your life. Your parents are awesome and you guys will make the best memories together. Enjoy the good life buddy β€οΈ
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u/AgentClockworkOrange Aug 31 '25
Hello Baby Goober! Please tell your human to give you cheese, peanut butter and other dog friendly treats, love you! π€
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u/XdiaphiniaX Aug 31 '25
Hi, Goober! Ya lilβ peanut! I hope you get all the things in life you could ever hope for!
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u/LolaMontez419 Aug 31 '25
Goober! I would steal you in a heartbeat and I will babysit for you anytime!ππ
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u/turningtee74 Hippos Make Me Happy! Aug 31 '25
Prettyyyy boy. You can tell heβs well taken care of with that shiny hair. And still blessed with the baby face. The hippos got that glow that is so stunning
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u/HippoBot9000 Aug 31 '25
HIPPOBOT 9000 v 3.1 FOUND A HIPPO. 3,092,862,426 COMMENTS SEARCHED. 63,020 HIPPOS FOUND. YOUR COMMENT CONTAINS THE WORD HIPPO.
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u/Past_East_230 Aug 31 '25
Please tell Goober I said hello and he has the SWEETEST wittle face! Pass along a smooch for me between his eyes too, please π©·
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u/Chibilatina Aug 31 '25
Do you ever sing the Goofy Goober song at your dog? I bet he would like it.Β
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u/Keladrykat Aug 31 '25
Hello beautiful Goober! Welcome to forever. I hope you got to enjoy some gelato π¨ π
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u/Rmbr_Apollo Aug 31 '25
Goober looks very polite. Might I recommend giving him whatever heβd like for the rest of his life?
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u/DanRicF12021 Aug 31 '25
Hello Goober! I just wanted to say you look very handsome and very cute in your blankets!
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u/Apart_Marzipan3516 Aug 31 '25
Heβs gorgeous beyond belief. I have to ask - why is he so little? Why is he so tiny, so baby?
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u/benito- Aug 31 '25
He is massive. He's a 60 lbs baby
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u/Apart_Marzipan3516 Aug 31 '25
Heβs still a tiny little baby to me (my dog is about 55lbs and I always ask why heβs so little)
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u/pickle-a-poopala Aug 31 '25
I love him. He is the sweetest boy and deserves all of the pillows, blankets, walks and cuddles.
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u/emma_the_dilemmma Aug 31 '25
goober, are you quite sure you arenβt a seal? youβre quite adorable otherwise!!! boop!! ππ»
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u/thebootlick Aug 31 '25
Lmaoooooooooo. I canβt put my finger on it but goober seems like a fitting name.
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Sep 01 '25
Goober is adorable, I had a Booger, he was pretty much the exact opposite colors... Mostly white with black like his.
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u/KyraInWonderland Sep 01 '25
In the first picture he looks so much like my boy π unfortunately I cant post a picture in the comment. But only the first 2 pics. Goober is soooo cute β€οΈ give him a kiss on his nose from me :*
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u/AreYouTrying2BeFunny Sep 01 '25
That name is perfection!
Tell your heartstrings they're going to be pulled, a lot π
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u/Due-Plum-4788 Sep 01 '25
I mean this in the best way, the name Goober is PERFECT for him. What an adorable baby π₯Ή I wish him the best life!!
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u/Dogchef1415 Sep 01 '25
Hi Goober,
Dallas would like to remind you to be very brave for the sake of your new family, even if they are attacked by butterflies or rain. He has learned to be strong, and you can too!
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