Molly the Magpie: The Whimsical Story of a Bird and a Dog's Unlikely Friendship

Kaylee Everhart

Updated Friday, April 19, 2024 at 12:00 AM CDT

Have you ever witnessed an unexpected friendship between two completely different animals? Well, get ready for a sentimental tale that will surely bring a smile to your face. In a viral video that has taken the internet by storm, we meet Molly the Magpie and her canine companion, Peggy the Staffy.

The video begins with Peggy and Molly playfully interacting in their backyard. As Peggy barks excitedly, Molly, the mischievous magpie, mimics her canine friend's barks with uncanny accuracy. It's a sight that will make you do a double-take, as Molly proves that she's not your average bird.

User comments flooded in, expressing their amusement and adoration for this unique bond. One user commented, "Smol brother is weird but he speaks the language. Play?" It's clear that this adorable duo has captured the hearts of many.

However, this sentimental story faced its fair share of challenges. At one point, authorities removed Molly from Peggy's home due to complaints from some individuals. Molly, who had been rescued as a baby and was free to come and go, was separated from her beloved canine companion for a month. But don't worry, this story has a happy ending! Molly has recently been reunited with Peggy, much to the joy of their devoted fanbase.

As the video gained traction, people started sharing their own experiences with Australian Magpies, highlighting their incredible mimicry abilities. One user explained, "Yes, Australian Magpies are decent mimics when juveniles. Most wild birds will stop once they reach maturity. This one obviously a rescue." Molly's knack for imitating Peggy's barks is certainly a testament to her unique upbringing.

The sentimental video also shed light on the regulations surrounding the ownership of native animals in Australia. A user shared, "In Australia, we need permits to be allowed to keep native animals. While these particular folks had good intentions, they didn't have the permits. The Gov helped them get the permits, so now the magpie went back to live with them." It's a reminder that responsible pet ownership includes understanding and following the necessary legal requirements.

While this sentimental story has brought joy to many, it has also sparked a conversation about the ethical implications of raising wild animals as pets for social media clout. One user expressed their concerns, saying, "God, I wish people stopped encouraging people kidnapping a wild animal to raise as a pet and use for social media clout by putting it in dangerous interactions with other animals that could easily kill it." It's important to remember the responsibility that comes with owning any animal and ensuring their safety and well-being.

As the video concludes, Molly continues to mimic Peggy's barks, showcasing their unbreakable bond. This unlikely friendship has touched the hearts of millions around the world, proving that animals have the power to bring joy and laughter into our lives.

So, the next time you encounter an unexpected friendship, remember Molly and Peggy, the bird and dog duo that shows us the true meaning of companionship.

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Otomasoteraph

Smol brother is weird but he speak the language. Play?

neuralous

This is Peggy and Molly. Molly is the bird. Some a-holes complained about them having a bird and the bird was removed by authorities for about a month. They just got him back. They rescued him as a baby and he's free to come and go. It's the best place for him. Insta: https://www.instagram.com/peggyandmolly/

BipedalHumanoidWithSlightlyDifferentNoseRidge

Yes. Australian Magpies are decent mimics when juveniles. Most wild birds will stop once they reach maturity. This one obviously a rescue.

australind

Molly is back home!

youngfreshpickles

"Look, I'm you! Bark, bark, bark, bark-ity, bark, bark..."

LookingForWorkInColorado

FYI: In Australia, we need to have permits to be allowed to keep native animals. It's intended to stop d***heads just picking up a koala and deciding they're going to keep it as a pet etc. While these particular folks had good intentions, they didn't have the permits. The Gov helped them get the permits, so now the magpie went back to live with them. It sounds like bureaucracy gone mad on the surface but it makes a fair bit of sense when you get into it.

colintbowers

Before everyone gets this one wrong: the reason the authorities removed the bird was because the owners refused to tone down the social media profile, and the authorities were (quite rightfully) worried about copycats trying to capture and befriend magpies. The owners were specifically told they could keep the bird if they stopped posting to social media and got a license, and the owners said "nah f*** that" and kept on posting. It was only after this went down that the bird was removed.

14N*****sAndSomeGin

I love how dogs can just make friends with anything.

cousteau

Yeah some birds do this. I've heard crows "talk" (not parrot level of talking, but sound like human speech). It freaked me out.

monsster

MOLLYYYY!

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