Texas influencer under investigation over confiscated spider monkey's care
The Dallas-area influencer who had her spider monkey taken from her Saturday after a drunk driving crash is under investigation after the monkey was determined to be malnourished, officials said Friday.
Sanctuary caring for spider monkey confiscated by Dallas PD concerned he's malnourished
Animal services in Irving is leading an investigation into how a Dallas social media influencer cared for a spider monkey. A monkey named Jorgie Boy faces a long, uncertain road to recovery at a Tarrant County animal ranch. David Goins has this update.
Monkey seized from Dallas influencer found to have medical issues, sanctuary says
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’s confiscated monkey ‘Jorgie Boy’ faces long recovery, sanctuary says
An internet-famous spider monkey named Jorgie Boy faces a long recovery but is happy and settling into his new sanctuary.
North Texas influencer wants her pet monkey back, but advocates have concerns
Yes, but: Funky Monkey Ranch, the Tarrant County sanctuary caring for the monkey, says he's malnourished and has severe metabolic bone disease. His health challenges include enlarged joints and a misaligned face and jaw.
Dallas influencer Brandi Botello fights for return of her pet monkey, seized by police
She's raising money to get her monkey out of a wildlife sanctuary after Dallas Police stripped her of the animal.
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Free Jorgie Boy, the confiscated spider monkey? Not so fast
Police were right to confiscate Brandi Botello's spider monkey, Jorgie Boy, after it was found with her following a car accident. There are good reasons
Texas Police Seize Pet Spider Monkey From Influencer After Drunk Driving Crash
According to a report from NBC News, Botello claims that she wasn't driving at the time of the accident and that she had passed out in the passenger seat while holding the spider monkey. Botello told NBC that after the accident she "hopped over to the driver's seat", but didn't explain why.
Crash ends with DWI arrest, spider monkey confiscated
The owner of the exotic animal says she’s not only fighting the DWI allegations against her, but she is also desperately trying to get her beloved spider monkey Jorgie Boy back.
Influencer fights to get pet spider monkey back after DWI crash leads to police seizure
Texas-based Instagrammer Brandy Botello is fighting to get her pet spider monkey Jorgie Boy back after he was seized following a DWI crash in Dallas.
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.
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 ...
Influencer charged with DUI fights to get back her pet monkey — who was found sick and malnourished
An influencer is fighting to get back her internet-famous monkey, Jorgie Boy — even though the unpermitted pet was found ...