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