Maria Kirilenko's Dog Recovering from Surgery

By Allison Fey
Moscow
Last updated on June 25, 2025

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

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Maria Kirilenko’s adored labrador retriever "Spinee" has undergone a risky surgery on Monday and is luckily beginning the slow process of recovery, according to Russian media reports. The 38-year-old tennis player 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 25/06/2025 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Maria Kirilenko is one busy mommy

The yellow labrador retriever underwent a risky procedure at the Moscow Veterinary Hospital on Monday (June 23, 2025), prompting the tennis player to ask her followers to send well wishes her way.

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

Maria Kirilenko’s Twitter feed has kept her fans and followers updated

Throughout the night the Russian tennis player 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.

Maria Kirilenko continued tweeting about her pup’s prognosis throughout the night and it appears the pooch is on the mend. By Tuesday 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 Maria Kirilenko’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!