Cottonwood is a Domesti-PUPS School! Dogs are placed in a classroom environment to enhance learning, teach responsibility, and aid in the emotional leveling of children.

Cottonwood has two therapy dogs. Both have passed the Canine Good Citizen test and the Domesti-PUPS Therapy Dog test! Currently there are 26 Domesti-PUPS teams in the Omaha area. Some visit schools and some visit retirement centers.

Domesti-PUPS has also recently added a team in the court system, working with CASA. CASA is a non-profit organization. Volunteers are appointed to speak up for foster children during the time that they are under the jurisdiction of the Juvenile Court as a result of abuse or neglect, and to make recommendations to the court. The dog is often used to calm children who may be called to testify or are dealing with various issues of foster care.

Brody with Mrs. Torres' class