The Dog Stars by Peter Weller

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A man, his beloved dog, and his airplane live through an apocalyptic pandemic without developing the cutthroat nature needed to survive in the new world. His plane, a supply of fuel, and his lack of concern for his own safety drive him to explore the world around him.

Not your usual post-apocalyptic pulp, this is one of the best examples of the genre.