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North Texas exotic animal sanctuary says confiscated spider monkey neglected, urges criminal charge
Dwan Johns said the Funky Monkey Ranch rescued a confiscated spider monkey Saturday that has bones so brittle stretching its arms could break one.
North Texas influencer pleads for return of confiscated pet spider monkey ‘Jorgie Boy’
A North Texas social media influencer has started a viral campaign pleading for the return of her pet spider monkey, named Jorgie Boy, after he was confiscated by police when she was accused of driving while intoxicated.
Texas influencer wants to get her pet monkey back
IRVING, Texas — A North Texas influencer is trying to get her pet spider monkey back. Brandi Botello, who has nearly 43,000 followers on Instagram, has posted photos of the nearly-3-year-old spider monkey, called Jorgie Boy, around town dressed in pajama ...
North Texas influencer Brandi Botello launches campaign to get spider monkey back
Brandi Botello is raising money to get her spider monkey out of a wildlife sanctuary. Even if she gets the money, the 29-year-old has to figure out where to take the animal legally.
‘Free Jorgie Boy’: Dallas influencer pleads for her pet monkey back
The 29-year-old Irving woman says she is desperate to get Jorgie Boy back. Botello has taken to Instagram, where she has more than 40,000 followers, to post pictures of Jorgie Boy and express her devastation. Followers have shared her posts with the hashtag “Free Jorgie Boy.”
Dallas influencer fights for return of her pet monkey, seized by police
Brandi Botello isn’t sure how she will get her pet spider monkey back. The 29-year-old said Dallas Police stripped her of “Jorgie Boy” during an alcohol-related crash where Botello disputes she was the passenger.
North Texas influencer wants to get her pet monkey back
The nearly-3-year-old spider monkey was confiscated by police after a car crash in Dallas and is now at a wildlife sanctuary, officials say.
Dallas influencer Brandi Botello launches campaign to get pet spider monkey back
She's raising money to get her monkey out of a wildlife sanctuary after Dallas Police stripped her of the animal.
Dallas influencer’s confiscated monkey ‘Jorgie Boy’ faces long recovery, sanctuary says
An internet-famous spider monkey named Jorgie Boy faces a long recovery but is settling into his new home, says the owner of a sanctuary that took him in. Jorgie Boy has metabolic bone disease caused by poor nutrition,
Texas influencer who lost monkey after drunk driving crash desperate to get the sick animal back
The spider monkey, named Jorgie Boy, was taken from his owner Saturday morning. The owner lives in a city that doesn't allow ...
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Heartbroken woman seeks return of her spider monkey Jorgie, echoing the Peanut drama
Brandi Botello views her 3-year-old spider monkey, Jorgie Boy, not as a pet, but as a beloved member of her family. She ...
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Spider Monkey smuggling attempt leads to federal indictment in Laredo
A man who tried smuggling a spider monkey via an international bridge for $200 has been indicted in a Laredo federal court, ...
Wildlife photographer putting species in Photo Ark, hoping to spur environmentalists to action
Joel Sartore is trying to capture photos of as many species as he can before they disappear. That’s the mission of the ...