Viswanathan Anand's Dog Recovering from Surgery

Viswanathan Anand’s adored labrador retriever "Spinee" has undergone a risky surgery on Thursday and is luckily beginning the slow process of recovery, according to Indian media reports. The 56-year-old chess grandmaster 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 23/05/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Viswanathan Anand is one busy daddy

The yellow labrador retriever underwent a risky procedure at the New Delhi Veterinary Hospital on Thursday (May 21, 2026), prompting the chess grandmaster to ask his followers to send well wishes her way.

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

Viswanathan Anand’s Twitter feed has kept his fans and followers updated

Throughout the night the Indian chess grandmaster 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.

Viswanathan Anand continued tweeting about his pup’s prognosis throughout the night and it appears the pooch is on the mend. By Friday 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 Viswanathan Anand’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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