Michael Haneke's Dog Recovering from Surgery

By Allison Fey
Vienna
Last updated on November 21, 2025

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

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Michael Haneke’s adored labrador retriever "Spinee" has undergone a risky surgery on Wednesday and is luckily beginning the slow process of recovery, according to Austrian media reports. The 83-year-old director 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 21/11/2025 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Michael Haneke is one busy daddy

The yellow labrador retriever underwent a risky procedure at the Vienna Veterinary Hospital on Wednesday (November 19, 2025), prompting the director 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.”

Michael Haneke’s Twitter feed has kept his fans and followers updated

Throughout the night the Austrian director 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.

Michael Haneke 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 Michael Haneke’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!