King Harald V of Norway's Dog Recovering from Surgery

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

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King Harald V of Norway’s adored labrador retriever "Spinee" has undergone a risky surgery on Friday and is luckily beginning the slow process of recovery, according to Norvegian media reports. The 88-year-old monarch 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 14/12/2025 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

King Harald V of Norway is one busy daddy

The yellow labrador retriever underwent a risky procedure at the Oslo Veterinary Hospital on Friday (December 12, 2025), prompting the monarch to ask his followers to send well wishes her way.

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

King Harald V of Norway’s Twitter feed has kept his fans and followers updated

Throughout the night the Norvegian monarch 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.

King Harald V of Norway continued tweeting about his pup’s prognosis throughout the night and it appears the pooch is on the mend. By Saturday 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 King Harald V of Norway’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!

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