Dog diagnosed with heart failure- relief

[u/Glittering_Novel_683]

My 4-year-old reactive dog was recently diagnosed with heart failure, and I feel awful admitting that part of me is relieved. She has had serious behavioral issues for years, and there have been moments where I honestly didn’t know how we could keep going. It's nice to have the decision taken out of my hands. I'm dreaming of the day where I'm not anxious in my own home and revolving my life around her triggers.

Now I feel guilty for feeling relieved… but I’m also scared she’s going to be one of the cases where the meds work really well and she has years left. I love her, but I’m exhausted, and I hate that I’m having these feelings.