Avery Barks, a volunteer search and rescue dog trainer is asked to assist on a search for a lost person and she readily agrees to help. But the victim's dysfunctional family causes quite a distraction to the search efforts and may cause the loss of life. When Avery discovers a body lying on the road, the connection between the deceased and her ex-boyfriend Travis becomes a little too close for comfort and Travis quickly becomes the prime suspect. Avery is convinced he's done nothing wrong, but convincing everyone else may be a little more difficult. Lucky for them, the local residents love her playful golden retriever, Chevy, because she'll have to count on their love for her dog to help her solve the murder and possibly save lives.