Joe Says Goodbye To Beloved Dog Sophie | Ice Pilots NWT
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- Опубликовано: 28 сен 2024
- It's a sad week for Buffalo Airways, Joe's beloved dog has to be put to sleep in the same week that the government is forcing Buffalo to make a choice: Either Joe steps down or the airway is closed for good.
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Buffalo Airways is an airline based in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada. They mainly fly WWII-era piston powered propeller planes in minus 40 degrees and land on tiny strips of tarmac in the tundra.
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I really respected that Joe had the vet come down to Sophie's home so her last memories were falling asleep at Joes feet with Mikey beside him. Airport dogs are a special breed. Always eager to jump in and go and universally friendly to every passenger. I could see Sophie wondering down the isle at least once during a trip to Hay River and back to Yello Knife.
Oh my gosh ... everyone who has ever said goodbye to a beloved dog knows how tough this was.
I know the feeling. I am about to make that very decision, and I hate it. 14+ years.
When it was time to let our Sadie go we did the same thing, we asked the vet to come to the house to spare Sadie the trauma of being taken into the clinic and having that be her last experience and our last time with her. I was in tears watching Mikey and Joe saying their goodbyes. Mikey under the plane with Sophie was like me on the dining room floor with Sadie hoping that she would rally. Joe seemed t have a harder time saying goodbye to his beloved dog than to giving up control of the airline - there's a softer heart there than we thought.
Really really heart breaking cause they never break your heart Loyal
Not just dogs, cats too. I'm a cat provider, I provide food, water and warmth for my three companions and they allow me to do that for them. I am a cat man through and through, but I found that so very emotional and had tears in my eyes from the start when Sophie was under the plane and unable to get up and knew what was coming. RIP Sophie.
Shoulda took em to the back shed
Tears of cry are rolling down my face for Sophie. Loosing part of one's family is something beyond pain and just can't find the words to describe it. I never thought I would face up something like this in aviation. Hope one day Sophie meet my babies that are in dog's heaven. They're more than 40 so far and yes, I'm still loving and missing each one of them. Godspeed Sophie.
People who love planes and dogs will find peace again with each other. Happy trails Sophie. Half the world is bawling their eyes out over your passing . ❤❤❤🐕🌌🌟
Oh dear, thats how my old girl went at 16, went in the back legs, laid her head on my lap and looked at me and said its time to go. Still makes me cry.
I bawled my eyes out years ago when this episode aired, and here I go again. 😢 Always hurts to lose our furry friends, wish they could live as long as us.
I couldn't watch. The wounds are too fresh. 😪
Heartbreaking is right...not a dry eye in my house. What a beautiful chest for Sophie to spend eternity in, she was and still is a lucky pooch much is to be said about her times with Joe & Mikey. A flying dog for certain. RIP Sophie
So sorry about your Sophie. I'm crying like a baby. It just brought me back to having to put my dogs to sleep. It's by far the hardest thing to do even thou you know it's their time. Please Joe get another dog, they will save you just as you will have saved them, you need that.
Don't worry Kathy, so I am. I can't hold up my cry when I see something like this. There are 9 at home along with 4 cats and all are so lovely. My children and wife also love all of them that range from 13 to 1 year old. Unfortunately, last two years we lost 3 of them and about 5, we lost my baby Bubba, a beautiful Labrador boy that was born at home to my lovely Sasha and beautiful Boris. All 3 have passed already. If you ask me who is my favorite I will say all without hesitation. Wish you all the best.
Kudos to the young man for standing his ground against Joe. You could see that Joe respected that and then turned his ire on Mikey.
Mikey even stood up for him.
Took me over 9 months to watch this episode, My old girl is 14 and slowing down I know the day is coming, probably next winter. A beautiful dog, Mans best friend
I know a lot of this is amateur dramatics but the distress of that dog was real. It brought back sad memories of Charlie, my elderly Basset Hound. He had similar symptoms and I had to make the same decision.
Bawled my eyes out for Sophie. R.i.p old girl.
My Breaks for you for losing your Best friend and companion, We lost our Maggie with the same exact problem, her back legs just wouldn’t help her up one more time. I’m crying at 69 y/o as I watched Mike and Joe saying goodbye to Sophie, Maggie is irreplaceable the same as Sophie is
Our friends both had wonderful lives and we were blessed to have had them show up at our doors,Sophie was lucky to have you, you’re a wonderful family and are truly blessed to be able to
Work together and run that business each day as tough as it is, I had run my own business with my daughters every day and to able to just that as do you Joe, with your own children is another true gift from above. Good luck with everything Joe, you and your boys are going to be successful ! God Bless
For that big of a dog to live 16 years, Sophie was surrounded by love.
Joe, Michey, to all the staff, I am so sorry for your loss of a very special dog.>>>May your beloved furry friend R.I.P.>>>Her legacy will live-on. My heart breaks for you all.
A fitting tribute to a special companion. GREAT episode. Rest in Peace Sophie
Condolences Joe and Mikey. Had a black lab who lived to 17.Brought back bittersweet memories.
I have watched almost all your episodes but this is the first time I felt compelled to comment. It is nice to see the emotional side of Joe as he decides to let go Sophie. I am sure she is in a nicer place and keeping a watch on Buffalo ops :)
I'm not even a dog person but that made me shed tears
Dogs are wonderful, inquisitive and compassionate characters. You’re missing out ❤
Me too, for me it's cats but Sophie's passing had me crying
Yep! She's up there with the good guys. And, yep, we'll see her and my beloved Chip again one day.
I'm so sorry Mickey and Joe R.I.P Sophie my thoughts and prayers are with you guys and your company
Saddest episode ever. I have been in that same place with my dogs over the years.
Cried my Eyes out when that Sophie Part came on... Dogs are family❤️😭
Same 😢
Same, i have a 12 year old dog that also has some leg problems, i hope they will not get worse anytime soon or the same will have to happen to it.
YES THEY ARE.
Same 😢
That dog was struggling. It should never have got too that situation??? If they actually did take notice of her condition 😢😢😢😢😮😮😮😮. Not on at all really!!!!! ❤❤❤
I lost my German Shepard "Bo" in June 22 He went like Sophie, lost control of His back Legs & it was one of the hardest things to do was to have him put to sleep, but he isn't suffering anymore. As usual this was a good programme 👍
i just sobbed my heart out watching poor Sophie, great dog.
Mickey and Joe, I have been in that same situation, so I really feel for what you were going through. But a beautiful dog that led a happy and fun filled life.
a humans best friend, Man Woman or child, always loyal and wants to be there with you all day every day. I feel very sorry for Joe and Mike even if this was filmed in 2014. My friend Deja walked that path in 1984 and I still miss her every day. The dogs body can be taken away but no one or anything, can take my memories of Deja from me.
Great comment Dan, mans best friend for her whole life. She just wanted to feel wanted and loved, unalone . Joe and Mike gave Sofe that; all that and more, thog you two she proberly had thousands of friend . Sofie was in good company right till her last breathe. She had an amazing life. A long life. I can't help but miss her too; all the way from australia.
I know the feeling well when having to put down your dog due to health complications. A few months back our dog Tiki had a similar problem of losing control on her back legs. The Vet said on examination it felt like a slipped spinal disc. It could have been surgically repaired but Tiki was 14 years old which would have been a traumatic experience for her. I still miss Tiki but it was for the best to prevent her suffering and being in pain. I hope Joe continues as long as he wants in running Buffalo Airways. Sometimes people who fly office desks haven't the slightest idea of the hours and hours put into running a business. I hope common sense prevails...all the best.
Peter.
A large part of loving a pet is making the hardest decision when the quality of life is gone. Keeping all who loved Sophie in our thoughts.
I absolutely loved Rod's comment of "Buffalo Airways is the flu, Transport Canada is the vaccine, and everyone's scared of needles." 😆
Rest in Peace ole dog . . .😪
RIP Sophie, you had a great life loved by everyone❤Shed tears for Sophie❤
Awwewe.... Ok I teared up on this episode. Sad to see our fur babies walk across the rainbow bridge. We lost our lil doggie Patchie back in April of this year(2022). He went almost the same way. We knew it was just time, as he was also in such pain, and it just wasn't fair to him to see him in such pain. They're gone... But NEVER forgotten.♥️♥️♥️ My sympathy to You both... Great dogs are not with us long, but are Never forgotten.
I have lost dogs before,and I have two dogs now,I cried watching Sophie go just now,the love that they give,
It's so heartbreaking to say goodbye to a fur family member. Very sorry for your loss.
So far the hardest part in life is saying goodbye to my mom and dad, then my two cats of 14 & 15 years and my dog of 15 years. It's never easy saying goodbye to loved ones who's days are numbered like all of us. I'll try and make sure that I love my loved ones as much as I can so when it's my turn they will have plenty of memories to remember. The good Lord Jesus came to make sure when we go we can, either go to heaven with Him and ALL our loved ones that accept His pardon for breaking His laws or be separate form Him and our loved ones. I choose to be with Him and my Loved ones who accepted His pardon. He has two laws that all His laws are based on; 1. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and serve Him only. & 2. Love your neighbor as yourself. Ironically if you keep the 2nd one you fulfill the first one. That's ALL He ever wanted and that's to love Him and love each other. God Bless you Mikey and Joe and ALL of you at Buffalo Airways for all you do and all the joy you give others. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya
RIP Sophie ❤ Sorry for your lost guys. I know the hurt!
really glad that the men in sophie life could shed a tear on her passing rest in peace sophie
The only episode of ice pilots that makes me cry 😭
I don't like to cry but, I did. I'm convinced Sophie is playing with my (and others) dogs while waiting for me to join them.
I love the joueney of this show and loved every episode of it. hope it last many more but i understand how this how it works.
If only people showed the compassion and care for other humans they show for animals.
If only people showed people the loyalty and love that animals show for people.
Sophie was 98 in human man years plus what ever she was prior to you finding her.
Poor old dog reminds me of my working dog here in Aotearoa.
This was tuff putting down a part of your family because I’ve been through this and it’s a eye watering thing
Im glad Im not the only guy who was tearing up. Dogs become your best buddies. I have had to put a dog down!
So sorry to hear about Sophie. Condolences to you & Mikey. Take care & God Bless
I had to shut it off I had to put down my best buddy Gizmo in March he was my moms last dog I lost her in 2017 after I took care of her for over 8 years with Dementia . He was a pug he showed nothing but unconditional love I have never felt such love from and animal in my life. I would put him up on the counter and hold and hug him and he had this little grunt and he told me he loved me too . He knew how much I loved him. His hips gave out just like this dog did . I was over at the renters and he loved me so much he drug his hind legs clear across the yard to get to me so he could be close to me. The love I got from him will never be matched he truly was a little jewel . When I took him to the vet and had the Doc give him his shot and he died in my arms . I wrapped him up and took him out in the car and put him in the trunk. I went back in the vets and freaking lost it I have a huge break down and started baling like a baby I am 6.2 295 I was waling I hurt so bad . I told the girls I am sorry and they said its ok . I paid the bill and came home and buried him with all his leashes and dog bowls. The pain I had was almost up there with losing my Mother . I cried like a baby for days I took me months to pull out of it. I miss that little dog every day of my life. He truly was God's little blessing. I will never have another animal I cannot go through this again .😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
What an incredibly poignant video, an emotional video on so many fronts from the challenges of accepting the need for operational change to the human story of Sophie and her relationship with everyone.
Thank you for sharing all these elements of the Buffalo Airways story. A wonderful story, well told.
God Bless all involved and thank you so much for letting us into your world.
🥸👌🍾🍾🍾💖💖💖🐕🙏🙏🙏
Reminded me of the day I came downstairs and found our Sandy gone in the back legs. My best friend as a child, I shared some tears Mikey for Sophie..
Joe's management style is a "case study" in human factors and personally based safety degradation.
Excellent comment; to the point! I'm negatively surprised such wild west style handling of an undertaking which operates in safety related business being possible within our western world. Myself working in the management of the German railway industry. Regarding safety the 'separation of power' within railway undertakings is required by law. Within the management of a railway undertaking the Head of Railway Safety is responsible exclusively for safety. The person on that position needs to be certified regarding his competence by the authority. The CEO is not allowed to override his Head of Railway Safety. In case of violation the authority has the right to remove the CEO and ban him from any management position within the industry (the end of the professional career). The 'separation of power' is the basic concept for design and functioning of any safety organization.
There is so many jobs out there for a competent wrench. Very few. Cool bosses
Joe and Mike, I am sorry for your loss
Sophie, enjoy that big playground up there
So sad for your poochie. We have been through it too.
Damn you, Wonder. I’m not crying, you’re crying.
I am a big dog fan as well as aviation fan. I am so sorry for your loss on the show of a great dog.
'Think I have seen that Electra before, but in Bournemouth, UK. It's a handsome aircraft.
So sorry for your loss. God bless
This was a rough one for me to watch I just went through the same thing with my old Lab Harley he was 14 bless you guys
Man... Right in the feels :(
Dog is a man's best friend
Goodbye Sophie, sleep well, we will miss you 🙏🐕🦺
Godspeed Sophie.
God speed doggie 😥
In the last year, I have lost every member of my immediate family... and a long time pet... Losing the dog was worse than all the rest.. Dog never did me wrong....
I just lost my dog and this totally broke me ❤😭
say what you want about Joe. You can hear in his voice the love for his pup.
He should have had the same regard for people.
I'm glad I no longer have to fly for operators like that anymore.
Yep the dog got me also 😔
One more beautiful creature in dog heaven ! 😢😢
Watchung this with the old dog was first time I cried dogs are better then any people
Losing my pets hurt more than losing my relatives. 😪
Awesome episode!
Oh, wow! I cried, too!
RIP Sophie
If they can’t get organized enough to fuel up the trucks, how can they maintain an Electra?
You’re the big time airline manager. You figure it out.
The dog thing just about killed me.
THATS SAD RIP
A Hercules C-130 would be perfect for Buffalo, but the government has an idiotic rule that surplus military aircraft can't be used. Absolutely DUMB. Safer, cheaper to operate, can carry more, passenger comfort, BUT.......
Sad about Sophie.
Gutted that Sophie has had to move on but more concerned about your future Joe.
I find it difficult after 44 years of work to now be cast out to "the meadow" and still be left with my feelings of years of usefulness left in me.
I guess that retirement is not for everyone and that includes you and I.
Could have done with out the part with Sophie. That was tough. RIP sweet pup..
Dang. This one hits close to home
Cool'conservation.
Balling my hearts goes out to you
I hurt when they had to put Sophie to sleep. I have had to do it and it is painful.😢
God Bless the Dog
Bring your fur baby to dr Pealot my friend I heard he was in Texas. One hell of a good vet been knowing him 40 years
That's the biggest downside of pet ownership, they'll live long enough to steal your heart, then it's time to say goodbye 😢
Sad program, good job guys 🤓
Just from what I've seen in this series, I'm amazed MOT and OSHA haven't shut them down years ago.
WHT would those company's have anything to do with a Canadian company
@@Northern_Farmer You might not believe this, but Canada ALSO has government agencies charged with workplace safety and overseeing air carriers.
@@mikefinch4878 yea it's called transport Canada
@@mikefinch4878 Osha can't stick there nose into anything canadian!!
😞 so sad fly high Sophie
That ripped my guts out
🙏
Only if humans are as good as our furry friends. By the way, who is chopping the freaking onions ????
So sad fly high SOPHIE
I never had Ice Pilots figured out as a tear jerker - guess I was wrong. Couldn't watch to the end ...
I feel the pain from putting soph down. I had to do this 2 weeks again.. It is not an easy thing
So, Transport Canada wants Joe out of the way, eh? Seems like someone that came there or one of their bosses is trying to move a different airline in. As they think Rod or whoever will fail and then they can close it down for good.
I cried
Tears 😢
Get the fur baby she loves you
I had to say Good Bye to two very special Cats. I keep their ashes with me ALL THE TIME