spider monkey, Jorgie Boy and North Texas

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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
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.
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’s confiscated pet monkey ‘Jorgie Boy’ was malnourished, authorities say
A Dallas-area influencer’s pet monkey was malnourished and underweight when he was confiscated by police, say authorities.
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.
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.
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.
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 and lack of Vitamin D,
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.
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 ...
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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Texas influencer wants to get her pet monkey back
Brandi Botello, who has nearly 43,000 followers on Instagram, has posted photos of the nearly-3-year-old spider monkey, ...
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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.