My tired old dog died in 2015. So, I got to attempt a thru hike. Got hurt, hike over. But, I got to adopt a new young dog, and train him to hike with me! But, he had a bum shoulder, so no distance hiking for me. I arranged for a dog sitter, the hike is back on! The dog got worse, and had to be put down due to chronic un-treatable neck pain. Well, I can get back on the trail at least! Hmm, I spent all my savings at the vet, no distance hiking right now.
Maybe by late June, I can save enough for a section hike. I'm swearing off dogs for a few years.