Melissa George's Dog Recovering from Surgery

  • By Allison Fey
  • Canberra
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Spinee (see photo above) came out of the anaesthetic well.

Melissa George’s adored labrador retriever "Spinee" has undergone a risky surgery on Sunday and is luckily beginning the slow process of recovery, according to Australian media reports. The 49-year-old actress 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 17/03/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Melissa George is one busy mommy

The yellow labrador retriever underwent a risky procedure at the Canberra Veterinary Hospital on Sunday (March 15, 2026), prompting the actress to ask her followers to send well wishes her way.

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

Melissa George’s Twitter feed has kept her fans and followers updated

Throughout the night the Australian actress 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.

Melissa George continued tweeting about her pup’s prognosis throughout the night and it appears the pooch is on the mend. By Monday 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 Melissa George’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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