Hardy plumbing. I want to create Hardy the hippo - your local plumbing hero

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I own a small plumbing company and would like a hippo for a mascot. “Hardy the hippo - your local plumbing hero”.
I would like the hippo to be strong but friendly. Would like him to be holding a wrench, or if you decide to add a cape to capture the hero aspect maybe have the wrench on the cape. I’d also like him wearing a hat with a HP on it for hardy plumbing. Open to ideas and suggestions. My goal is to get noticed in my community and start building trust with families. Read more