Guillermo del Toro's Dog Recovering from Surgery

By Allison Fey
Mexico City
Last updated on May 29, 2025

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

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Guillermo del Toro’s adored labrador retriever "Spinee" has undergone a risky surgery on Tuesday and is luckily beginning the slow process of recovery, according to Mexican media reports. The 60-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 29/05/2025 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

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The yellow labrador retriever underwent a risky procedure at the Mexico City Veterinary Hospital on Tuesday (May 27, 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 Tuesday. “She just came out of a difficult surgery 20 minutes ago … She is my beloved.”

Guillermo del Toro’s Twitter feed has kept his fans and followers updated

Throughout the night the Mexican 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.

Guillermo del Toro continued tweeting about his pup’s prognosis throughout the night and it appears the pooch is on the mend. By Wednesday 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 Guillermo del Toro’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!