Aung San Suu Kyi's Dog Recovering from Surgery

By Allison Fey
Rangoon
Last updated on March 26, 2025

Spinee (see photo above) came out of the anaesthetic well.

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Aung San Suu Kyi’s adored labrador retriever "Spinee" has undergone a risky surgery on Monday and is luckily beginning the slow process of recovery, according to Burmese media reports. The 79-year-old politician is said to have received waves and waves and support for Spinee, as she offered her Twitter followers an update on pooch’s status regularly.

UPDATE 26/03/2025 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Aung San Suu Kyi is one busy mommy

The yellow labrador retriever underwent a risky procedure at the Rangoon Veterinary Hospital on Monday (March 24, 2025), prompting the politician to ask her followers to send well wishes her way.

“May I ask one favor? My dog Spinee needs your prayers,” she Tweeted on Monday. “She just came out of a difficult surgery 20 minutes ago … She is my beloved.”

Aung San Suu Kyi’s Twitter feed has kept her fans and followers updated

Throughout the night the Burmese politician posted updates to her numerous followers, about her dog’s delicate condition. “Spinee came out of the anesthetic well … her vital signs are good … your prayers are working,” she Tweeted.

Aung San Suu Kyi continued tweeting about her pup’s prognosis throughout the night and it appears the pooch is on the mend. By Tuesday morning, things continued to look good. “The Spinee Report: Her vital signs are good… pink gums … sleeping peacefully… recovering as hoped,” she said. “Not out of the woods yet. Prayers working :)”

Prayers working

As Aung San Suu Kyi’s Twitter followers sent messages of support, she showed her gratitude. “With prayers like this I feel confident Spinee will be fine,” she wrote. “Thank you more than you will ever know.”

Here’s to hoping Spinee has a successful and speedy recovery!