Is using the term " special needs" as a term for both disabled dogs and dogs that need extra care insulting or in need of correction?
I came across an old comment of mine in which I mentioned a program I found while looking to adopt a dog that would not allow people with disabilities to adopt. (Some people even agreed with the program's rules).
I used the saying that they would not let me adopt "special needs" dogs (i.e., meaning ones with disabilities like sight-impaired and ones with severe separation anxiety disorder that would need accommodations, such as needing to be with a person all the time). Everyone has their own soft spots on Reddit, but was it insensitive to call the group of dogs special needs dogs?
Edit: Thanks for the responses.
The happy story ending is that my best friend helped me get a pup that matched what I needed as a companion (cuddly, lapdog, silly at times, friendly to people and other pets), and my friend helps cover some of his medical costs.