IRVING — Irving Police said they want The Funky Monkey Ranch to surrender a three-year-old spider monkey to the woman who said she bought him for $10,000, Brandi Botello .
Botello admits she did not have the proper paperwork for the exotic animal when Dallas Police seized JorgieBoy on November 8th. It was an alcohol-related incident where she faced a criminal charge.
Her driver’s license said Irving. So, Dallas Animal Services sent the monkey to the city of Irving’s animal department. They called the Funky Monkey Ranch because the Burleson facility is a rescue that specializes in primates.
“When I received the call asking if I had space and the ability to take in another spider monkey, and I gave them the yes, and they came here and gave me the paperwork and handed over Jorgie to me,” Dwan Johns said. “From that moment, I took 100% responsibility for this monkey, just like I have any other monkey.”