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Kath Murphy
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It’s me, Chopsie from the other places. Assistance dog handler. Henry the beagle and Audrey the ex-laboratory foxhound. I like your dog more than I like you.
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The phrase “from the river to the sea” is not a call to genocide. It’s a call by Palestinians to reclaim the land stolen to them by Zionists and its Allies. Zionists subconsciously fear that the land will be reclaimed in the same manner it was stolen, genocide.
April 27, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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Just putting this photo of Henry and Audrey here so people from the other places know that it’s me, Chopsie.
Henry, a tricolour beagle, is laying stretched out and perched on top of a couch. Audrey, a tricolour foxhound, is curled up on a big plump tan coloured bed. Both look very content.
January 8, 2025 at 1:01 AM
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Henry is tired after a big day of sniffing and showing off.

Audrey didn’t like the thunderstorm and finally fell asleep when it passed.
Henry, a tricolour beagle, is laying in a blue/grey round snuggle bed with his nose tucked into his right paw. Audrey, a tricolour foxhound, as laying next to Henry’s bed, also with her nose tucked into her right paw. They both have their eyes closed.
December 30, 2024 at 11:15 AM
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Audrey and Henry’s Christmas presents are made. I think Henry worked out what I was up to.

Blue and yellow so they can see the bright colour.
Two snuffle balls, blue and yellow, sitting beside each other on a wooden table. They’re slightly smaller than the size of a volleyball.
December 20, 2024 at 2:10 AM
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Audrey was very focused on learning to file her nails this morning.

She loves learning. Helicopter tail makes an appearance.
Audrey, a tricolour foxhound, has one paw raised, filing her nails using a homemade scratch board. Her ears are laid flat and she has a serious expression at the moment this pic was taken.
December 15, 2024 at 8:18 AM
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“I fit.”
~ Audrey

Foxhounds are just big, mellow beagles.
Audrey, a tricolour foxhound, is curled up in a little grey-blue dog bed with her whole tail hanging out.
December 11, 2024 at 12:05 AM
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Audrey and Henry love training games and both keep trying to push in when it’s not their turn.

#LaboratorySurvivor
Audrey, a tricolour foxhound, and Henry, a tricolour beagle, both have their front paws up on a black skateboard.
November 21, 2024 at 5:21 AM
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This is Audrey.

And no, she wasn’t digging behind the hibiscus.
Close up of Audrey, a tricolour foxhound. Her usually white nose is covered in dirt. She’s looking up very innocently.
November 19, 2024 at 2:30 AM
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Audrey put paws up on a balance cushion, a balance bucket, and one paw on a skateboard. Not ready for a rock (I give my dogs choice).

She’s so happy with herself when she tries something new. I didn’t expect a 9 year old to be interested in games but she’s in many ways a puppy.
#LaboratorySurvivor
Audrey, a senior tricolour foxhound, is cuddled up in a large cushy bed.
November 15, 2024 at 5:47 AM
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Look at Audrey’s gorgeous schnoz.
Close up of the frosted face of Audrey, a tricolour foxhound, sleeping peacefully.
November 11, 2024 at 6:25 PM
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Hello from me, Henry and Audrey.
Henry, a tricolour beagle, is laying on a couch with pink, blue and grey cushions, while Audrey, a tricolour foxhound, is laying comfortably on a big round plump tan dog bed.
November 10, 2024 at 5:53 AM
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Hounds do not belong in laboratories.
Henry, a tricolour beagle, and Audrey, a tricolour foxhound, are laying next to one another on a large bed. They look comfortable.
July 19, 2024 at 11:53 AM
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“I was blindsided by what was said at the show on Sunday. I would never condone hate speech or encourage political violence in any form.” The actor and musician, known for his boisterous stage presence and comedic roles, struck a somber tone as he continued, “After much reflection, I no longer feel it is appropriate to continue the Tenacious D tour, and all future creative plans are on hold.”
July 16, 2024 at 12:41 PM
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Alt text: (per David Marler): Damn and blast your goggly eyes, man! What infernal nonsense! Bridget Archer was the only Coalition member to cross the floor to stand with the crossbench & the Australian government in supporting the parliamentary motion to release Julian Assange. auspol
Damn and blast your goggly eyes, man! What infernal nonsense! Bridget Archer was the only Coalition member to cross the floor to stand with the crossbench & the Australian government in supporting the parliamentary motion to release Julian Assange. auspol
June 26, 2024 at 10:46 AM
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Beagle Freedom Australia is *tonight* saving 13 foxhounds just like Audrey.

If you’re interested in welcoming a gentle, loving, cheeky couch warmer into your family, fosters and forever homes are needed.

Foxhounds are basically tall, mellow beagles.
Link to BFA post below.
#LaboratorySurvivor
Audrey, a tricolour foxhound, is laying on her side with a grey throw underneath her. She has a gentle, calm expression on her face.
June 20, 2024 at 11:02 AM
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Just a little dooty 33kg foxhound, finally where she belongs. Beautiful Audrey.

I wish I could explain to her that she’s safe forever now.

#LaboratorySurvivor
Alt text: Audrey, a tricolour foxhound, is laying on her side on a couch with a grey throw underneath her. There are pink and blue cushions above her head. She is comfortable, but not 100% relaxed.
June 10, 2024 at 11:18 PM
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And then the burying of the bone…
Audrey, a tricolour foxhound, uses her nose to poke stones over the top of a bone she has just hidden.
June 9, 2024 at 9:28 AM
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Audrey’s first bone.

#LaboratorySurvivor
Audrey, a tricolour foxhound, is laying on a grassed area, holding a bone in her paws.
June 9, 2024 at 9:27 AM
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Excited to announce the arrival of Audrey.

Introduction to Henry and the house went well and she has settled after a very stressful day — 3am start in Melbourne.

Safe and loved forever now.
#LaboratorySurvivor
A tricolour beagle, Henry, in the foreground, with Audrey, a tricolour foxhound in the background. They are both laying on a brown couch.
June 2, 2024 at 4:22 AM
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I don’t think I’d be here if it weren’t for Henry.
Henry, a tricolour beagle, is on tippy toes reaching for some freshly baked Anzac cookies on the kitchen counter.
March 11, 2024 at 10:02 AM
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New info cards.

#AssistanceDogInTraining
Card reads: Front: My name is Henry. I am an assistance dog in training. Assistance dogs come in many shapes and sizes, and help people with visible and invisible disabilities. Henry’s photo is on the left. Multicoloured parents run along the bottom. Back: Access Rights. Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth) and Guide Hearing and Assistance Dog Act (Qld) require that assistance dogs be permitted anywhere the public is generally allowed to go, including hospitals, cafes and supermarkets. The phone number for the Australian Human Rights Commission appears at the bottom.
March 9, 2024 at 12:38 AM
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Today we visited a friend at Wesley for about 90 minutes. There was a lot to take in. Henry is becoming accustomed to lifts. I allowed him off-duty time with my friend for kisses and ear smooching. 
A nurse told me I had to “check with security” because…DOG… Yeah nah. 

Overall, he did well.
Henry, a tricolour beagle, is accepting a reward for disengaging with a noise outside the room. He’s wearing a bright yellow “in training” vest.
March 8, 2024 at 8:23 AM
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My love to you and Gracie. I hope it’s a minor illness that has her off-colour. I love seniors. The only flaw of dogs is that they do not live long enough. Blink at 10 years has gone by.
Hugs from us. Here’s Henry avoiding a bath this morning after rolling in something stinky.
Henry, a tricolour beagle, is laying stretched out like a squashed frog with his head under a Queen sized bed, stealthily peeking out. He’s ready to scurry under the bed to avoid being bathed. In the foreground is a light pink round ottoman. In the background is a low wooden chest of two drawers.
February 22, 2024 at 9:19 AM
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Love to you from Henry and me.
Henry, a tricolour beagle, laying on his back with his legs in the air, on a large round cushy bed. He is very happy and relaxed.
February 18, 2024 at 12:37 AM
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I’m on disability. Trying to pay my share ❤️
Direct deposit receipt $24.71 dated 9 February 2024. Payment reference is “PAY THE RENT.”
February 9, 2024 at 4:59 AM