Molly, an Instagram-famous magpie known for befriending a dog, has been seized by authorities in Queensland amid accusations of being kept unlawfully. The decision has sparked debates and public outcry, with many calling for Molly to be reunited with its family and dog companions. Queensland Premier Steven Miles has expressed support for reuniting Molly with its owners, acknowledging the need for common sense. The situation has garnered international attention, with tens of thousands of Australians lobbying for Molly's return and fans pushing for the reunion of the magpie and its dog 'bestie.' Molly's owners have revealed complaints from a small group of people led to the seizure, causing distress to the pet dog, Peggy. The incident has also affected the Gold Coast couple's pet staffy, who has reportedly become 'depressed and clingy' after losing its feathered friend.
Fans push to reunite magpie and dog ‘besties,’ separated by authorities https://t.co/ghfxwo0NSE https://t.co/CsN8H17sVx
A Gold Coast couple’s pet staffy has become “depressed and clingy” after the magpie it befriended was seized over a permit bungle. https://t.co/uC6viLksd1
Aussies get in a flap as Instagram-famous magpie Molly - who was rescued as a chick and raised for years by a family alongside their Staffie Peggy - is SEIZED by authorities on welfare grounds: 100,000 sign petition calling for bird's freedom https://t.co/qSD8wMJDT8 https://t.co/aQPzjLwQun
You’ll find better news coverage in Florida of the current mass mortality of corals on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, because they don’t just regurgitate official press releases. https://t.co/m5cTw4SiSG https://t.co/B0j2kn2g5g
Australian news is not just about sharks. Molly the magpie seized by Queensland bureaucrats hits UK and USA mainstream newspapers. https://t.co/26RtHNg6G1
After the public outcry, Queensland Premier Steven Miles appeared to back a push to reunite Peggy, a dog, and Molly, a magpie, who are popular on Instagram. They were separated due to a permit issue. https://t.co/mDsdxGal3C
After millions of dollars in taxpayer funding, the number of thawed out corals, or corals saved by cloud brightening - is precisely ZERO. Could journalists stop promoting this nonsense, please? It’s a dangerous, false message that scientists can regrow a destroyed coral reef. https://t.co/xyTyEEqaQ8
There has been a huge update after Molly the magpie was taken from his home in Queensland and away from best friends Peggy and Ruby, Staffordshire bull terriers. https://t.co/u5nZgHtG0A
Molly's owners revealed that “a small group of people” had been “constantly complaining” about the magpie to wildlife authorities. https://t.co/BvZoPDRgNm
💔 Molly the magpie seized by animal welfare ... after bonding with pet dog. Tens of thousands of Australians lobby for bird to be returned to family that raised it from a chick. Read the full story here 👇 https://t.co/ylGLaduTHo https://t.co/D5YfBOt9aG
The latest Australian government understatement of mass mortality of corals on the Great Barrier Reef (due to ongoing anthropogenic heating) is very quietly posted here. https://t.co/pAwQuGNYzB Just in time for no media coverage over the Easter weekend. https://t.co/msBTb9YefZ
The story of Molly the magpie has went viral around the world, as Australian Authorities have embarrassed themselves yet again, by kidnapping Molly the Magpie, (they call it surrendering to authorities ) from its loved family and pet dog friend. Supporting the genocide of… https://t.co/GLU5wVCa8f
The story of Molly the magpie has went viral around the world, as Australian Authorities has embarrassed themselves yet again, by the authorities kidnapping Molly, they call it surrendering to authorities ) from its loved family and pets. Supporting the genocide of unarmed men… https://t.co/IJiZYkcZVX
Steven Miles says "common sense needs to prevail" and the government will work with the 'owners' of Instagram star Molly the magpie after the bird was seized by authorities. #9News https://t.co/hgh7P3GZs6
Molly the magpie: Australia debates seizure of Insta-famous bird https://t.co/nb1jnTppQD
Devastated Aussies have slammed the decision to tear an internet famous magpie from his Queensland family and unlikely dog best friend. https://t.co/30svYWpRJI
A famous Aussie magpie who rose to stardom after becoming best friends with a dog has been seized by authorities amid accusations it was being kept “unlawfully”. https://t.co/hsYTKokDpH
Molly the magpie: Queensland premier backs return of Instagram-hit bird to couple after being seized https://t.co/Q31qyssy7L
Molly and Peggy, no more. 💔 A magpie that won a large following on Instagram after befriending an English staffy has been seized by authorities. #9News FULL STORY: https://t.co/p3pS9Cd4iD https://t.co/ytMZDnr6b0
It was an unlikely friendship, a magpie named Molly and Peggy the Staffordshire bull terrier but their antics have been a hit on Instagram. Now the pair have been separated, with Molly now in the care of DESI. WATCH| STORY : https://t.co/G7AJaq6uBg https://t.co/QCqFSdBmM2
Molly the Magpie: World-famous bird is handed over to the Queensland government after bombshell allegations are made against 'owner' Juliette Wells https://t.co/pPjDA3MwfA https://t.co/LEkkTys8w2
It was an unlikely friendship, a magpie named Molly and Peggy the Staffordshire bull terrier but their antics have been a hit on Instagram. Now these media sensations have been separated. See what prompted action from a government department: https://t.co/G7AJaq6uBg https://t.co/yBFESRmRbw