Barry Sonnenfeld's Dog Recovering from Surgery

By Allison Fey
Washington
Last updated on June 30, 2025

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

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Barry Sonnenfeld’s adored labrador retriever "Spinee" has undergone a risky surgery on Saturday and is luckily beginning the slow process of recovery, according to American media reports. The 72-year-old director is said to have received waves and waves and support for Spinee, as he offered his Twitter followers an update on pooch’s status regularly.

UPDATE 30/06/2025 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Barry Sonnenfeld is one busy daddy

The yellow labrador retriever underwent a risky procedure at the Washington Veterinary Hospital on Saturday (June 28, 2025), prompting the director to ask his followers to send well wishes her way.

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

Barry Sonnenfeld’s Twitter feed has kept his fans and followers updated

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

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

Prayers working

As Barry Sonnenfeld’s Twitter followers sent messages of support, he showed his gratitude. “With prayers like this I feel confident Spinee will be fine,” he wrote. “Thank you more than you will ever know.”

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