Juan Alfonso Baptista's Dog Recovering from Surgery

By Allison Fey
Caracas
Last updated on October 10, 2025

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

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Juan Alfonso Baptista’s adored labrador retriever "Spinee" has undergone a risky surgery on Wednesday and is luckily beginning the slow process of recovery, according to Venezuelan media reports. The 49-year-old actor 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 10/10/2025 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Juan Alfonso Baptista is one busy daddy

The yellow labrador retriever underwent a risky procedure at the Caracas Veterinary Hospital on Wednesday (October 8, 2025), prompting the actor to ask his followers to send well wishes her way.

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

Juan Alfonso Baptista’s Twitter feed has kept his fans and followers updated

Throughout the night the Venezuelan actor 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.

Juan Alfonso Baptista continued tweeting about his pup’s prognosis throughout the night and it appears the pooch is on the mend. By Thursday 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 Juan Alfonso Baptista’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!