Jackie Joyner-Kersee's Dog Recovering from Surgery

Jackie Joyner-Kersee’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 64-year-old athlete 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 13/04/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Jackie Joyner-Kersee is one busy mommy

The yellow labrador retriever underwent a risky procedure at the Washington Veterinary Hospital on Saturday (April 11, 2026), prompting the athlete to ask her followers to send well wishes her way.

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

Jackie Joyner-Kersee’s Twitter feed has kept her fans and followers updated

Throughout the night the American athlete 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.

Jackie Joyner-Kersee continued tweeting about her 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,” she said. “Not out of the woods yet. Prayers working :)”

Prayers working

As Jackie Joyner-Kersee’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!

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