A family recently reaching their fundraising goal for a service dog is now looking for additional help in taking care of the canine.

A silent and live auction for Kaelie DeHeer’s new service dog will be held this Saturday from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the Pella Opera House. Kaelie’s mother Tina Uitermarkt tells KNIA/KRLS News the Pella Student Council recently donated $3,000 to put them over the matching goal they needed for the dog, but they now need help with its care.