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Molly The Magpie Is Returning Home After Online Battle To Reunite Him With Beloved Doggy BFF
Molly The Magpie Is Returning Home After Online Battle To Reunite Him With Beloved Doggy BFF
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Molly The Magpie Is Returning Home After Online Battle To Reunite Him With Beloved Doggy BFF

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There is great news for fans of heartwarming animal friendships: Molly the magpie, the feathered online star known for his friendship with a Staffordshire bull terrier named Peggy, is winging his way back home!

After a brief stint under the care of wildlife authorities—due to Queensland’s wildlife laws—the winged celebrity will be reuniting with his beloved pet parents, Juliette Wells and Reece Mortensen, and their canine companions, Peggy and Ruby, according to an update provided by Queensland Premier Steven Miles.

Steven shared an update on Molly’s condition and said he’s in “great spirits and is receiving good care.” He also noted that there’s been an update in Molly’s case and that the feathered buddy will soon be reunited with his family.

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    Molly the magpie was taken in by couple Juliette Wells and Reece Mortensen in 2020

    Image credits: Peggyandmolly

    “I just wanted to share an update about Molly the magpie. I’ve spoken to Reece and Juliette and reassured them Molly is in great spirits and is receiving good care. This morning the Department has advised me that the couple can secure the appropriate license,” the premier wrote in an update on Instagram.

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    “The team will work with them now to do that. It’s good news and means Molly can come home very soon. I’d like to thank everyone who has written to me to share their concerns and advocate for Molly’s return,” he added.

    The bird was separated from the family after wildlife officials seized Molly over permit issues

    Image credits: Peggyandmolly

    Steven later shared another update with some “good news” about the Department of Environment, Science, and Innovation (DESI) finding “a way to get Molly back home to his carers.”

    Social media users commented on Steven’s video and pushed for Molly to be returned back to Juliette and Reece as soon as possible.

    The latest update confirmed that Molly would soon be reunited with the family

     

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    “Thank you premier for pushing for this,” one wrote, while another declared, “Molly needs to be HOME now !!!!”

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    “Wonderful news . Let’s hope Molly can go home very soon,” another comment said.

    “Get him home today! It’s where he belongs. He belongs to be free amongst the trees and with his family. Not trapped in a cage with strangers,” wrote another.

    Fans have been demanding the return of Molly to his home and his canine BFF, Peggy

    Molly the magpie was seized from the home of Juliette and Reece last month due to permit issues. The beloved bird was taken in by the couple in 2020 after he fell from his nest. As Molly was nursed back to health, he formed an unbreakable bond with the couple’s pet dogs. Molly and Peggy shared an extra special bond that made netizens fall in love with the unlikely animal friendship.

    Thousands of fans currently follow the Peggyandmolly page, which is dedicated to the two animal pals, often seen basking in the sun, playing together, or just hanging out at Juliette’s home.

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    Binitha Jacob

    Binitha Jacob

    Writer, Entertainment News Writer

    At Bored Panda, I dive into breaking celebrity news, Hollywood updates, and viral pop culture stories that spark global conversations. My background as a reporter at International Business Times and Latin Times gave me experience covering fast-moving entertainment stories for international audiences. Today, my work regularly appears on Google News, AOL, and MSN, reaching millions of readers. What excites me most is capturing the pop culture moments that people can’t stop talking about.

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    Multa Nocte
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Great update! This is the only sort of "celebrity news" I like!

    Cosmikid
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So Sanity prevailed. Now THERE is hopeful news for the world !! I find this bird particularly interesting - because she is NOT what she looks like. She looks like a crow, yes? And other magpies in the world ARE crow relatives, Corvids. Aussie magpies aren't - they aren't even in the same family. Convergent evolution likes to fool us. Her behavior is rather crow-like- but not exactly. Fascinating! I keep expecting the news that Aussie scientists have discovered their magpies are actually - marsupials... :-)

    BigCityLady
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Such happy news!!! They are each other’s Yin and Yang and they must never be separated again!!

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    Multa Nocte
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Great update! This is the only sort of "celebrity news" I like!

    Cosmikid
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So Sanity prevailed. Now THERE is hopeful news for the world !! I find this bird particularly interesting - because she is NOT what she looks like. She looks like a crow, yes? And other magpies in the world ARE crow relatives, Corvids. Aussie magpies aren't - they aren't even in the same family. Convergent evolution likes to fool us. Her behavior is rather crow-like- but not exactly. Fascinating! I keep expecting the news that Aussie scientists have discovered their magpies are actually - marsupials... :-)

    BigCityLady
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Such happy news!!! They are each other’s Yin and Yang and they must never be separated again!!

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