Björn Borg's Dog Recovering from Surgery

By Allison Fey
Stockholm
Last updated on April 12, 2025

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

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Björn Borg’s adored labrador retriever "Spinee" has undergone a risky surgery on Thursday and is luckily beginning the slow process of recovery, according to Swedish media reports. The 68-year-old tennis player 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 12/04/2025 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Björn Borg is one busy daddy

The yellow labrador retriever underwent a risky procedure at the Stockholm Veterinary Hospital on Thursday (April 10, 2025), prompting the tennis player to ask his followers to send well wishes her way.

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

Björn Borg’s Twitter feed has kept his fans and followers updated

Throughout the night the Swedish tennis player 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.

Björn Borg continued tweeting about his pup’s prognosis throughout the night and it appears the pooch is on the mend. By Friday 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 Björn Borg’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!