Richard Curtis' Dog Recovering from Surgery

By Allison Fey
Wellington
Last updated on April 14, 2025

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

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Richard Curtis’s adored labrador retriever "Spinee" has undergone a risky surgery on Saturday and is luckily beginning the slow process of recovery, according to media reports. The 68-year-old screenwriter 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 14/04/2025 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Richard Curtis is one busy daddy

The yellow labrador retriever underwent a risky procedure at the Wellington Veterinary Hospital on Saturday (April 12, 2025), prompting the screenwriter to ask his followers to send well wishes her way.

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

Richard Curtis’s Twitter feed has kept his fans and followers updated

Throughout the night the screenwriter 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.

Richard Curtis continued tweeting about his pup’s prognosis throughout the night and it appears the pooch is on the mend. By Sunday 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 Richard Curtis’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!