Hopeful Hippo 🏳️🌈
@hopefulhippo.bsky.social
Nature. Books. Crafts. Cozy Games. Mom of teens, dogs, cats, frogs, & rats. Psychologist specializing in adult ADHD & Autism. 🇨🇦
Lovely tiny beauties on today’s walk
June 28, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Lovely tiny beauties on today’s walk
Kitty Valentine’s Day shoot - based on an idea we saw on Tic Toc
February 16, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Kitty Valentine’s Day shoot - based on an idea we saw on Tic Toc
This is how it looks when I search Google maps from Canada:
February 10, 2025 at 10:22 PM
This is how it looks when I search Google maps from Canada:
I’m the black cat ( our kittens did not appreciate my Xmas crochet project this year hahahaha)
February 4, 2025 at 6:20 PM
I’m the black cat ( our kittens did not appreciate my Xmas crochet project this year hahahaha)
We lost our last ratty friend last month but adored having them as “pocket puppies” even though their lifespan is short. We adopted them from the SPCA shelter were we volunteer : Gracie and Gretchen.
February 4, 2025 at 6:18 PM
We lost our last ratty friend last month but adored having them as “pocket puppies” even though their lifespan is short. We adopted them from the SPCA shelter were we volunteer : Gracie and Gretchen.
Gorgeous sunset walk with my doggo
January 23, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Gorgeous sunset walk with my doggo
Yumi and Sascha have arrived and we are all in love!
January 13, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Yumi and Sascha have arrived and we are all in love!
Exactly one week left until my boy’s new kittens arrive. We are soooo excited. We’ve had rats, Guinea pigs, lizards and frogs but never kitties before :-)
January 5, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Exactly one week left until my boy’s new kittens arrive. We are soooo excited. We’ve had rats, Guinea pigs, lizards and frogs but never kitties before :-)
Christmas miracle - 1 kid up before noon!
December 25, 2024 at 9:52 PM
Christmas miracle - 1 kid up before noon!
Merry Christmas to all who celebrate - from me and Periwinkle. My teenagers won’t be awake for hours hahaha
December 25, 2024 at 6:14 PM
Merry Christmas to all who celebrate - from me and Periwinkle. My teenagers won’t be awake for hours hahaha
Cookie decorating with grandma tonight after going out for sushi was a hit at my house.
December 23, 2024 at 4:51 PM
Cookie decorating with grandma tonight after going out for sushi was a hit at my house.
My toddler Nephew and I got to feed the chickens and collect eggs while my teenage son had a riding lesson today. Love a morning at the farm
December 22, 2024 at 4:42 PM
My toddler Nephew and I got to feed the chickens and collect eggs while my teenage son had a riding lesson today. Love a morning at the farm
I love my new Dino overalls! An early
Christmas gift from my cousin :-)
Christmas gift from my cousin :-)
December 12, 2024 at 3:40 AM
I love my new Dino overalls! An early
Christmas gift from my cousin :-)
Christmas gift from my cousin :-)
Winter camping meant cold ears for my doggo so I crocheted as matching hats - my ear flaps are purely decorative, but hers are highly needed!
December 11, 2024 at 5:23 AM
Winter camping meant cold ears for my doggo so I crocheted as matching hats - my ear flaps are purely decorative, but hers are highly needed!
We are adopting 2 Devon Rex cats and spent a fun evening assembling an exercise wheel for them.
December 9, 2024 at 5:02 AM
We are adopting 2 Devon Rex cats and spent a fun evening assembling an exercise wheel for them.
Amazing day at Here Be Dragons mini-con event with my son.
December 6, 2024 at 4:13 PM
Amazing day at Here Be Dragons mini-con event with my son.
My final project at my community art centre mosaic class. I love a touch of whimsy
December 6, 2024 at 4:11 PM
My final project at my community art centre mosaic class. I love a touch of whimsy
Finally got around to turning the shells we collected at the beach this summer into ornaments during family craft day.
December 6, 2024 at 4:10 PM
Finally got around to turning the shells we collected at the beach this summer into ornaments during family craft day.
Evening walk with my doggo and boys = a happy mama heart
December 6, 2024 at 4:09 PM
Evening walk with my doggo and boys = a happy mama heart
My mom and I took a creative mosaics class at our local community arts centre. Here is my end result - an address marker for my front porch.
November 27, 2024 at 4:54 PM
My mom and I took a creative mosaics class at our local community arts centre. Here is my end result - an address marker for my front porch.
Todays energy - cozy cookie time
November 27, 2024 at 4:41 PM
Todays energy - cozy cookie time
My son sand sledding on a dune in Australia.
November 25, 2024 at 3:57 PM
My son sand sledding on a dune in Australia.