When her best friend moves away, sixth-grader Sammie Hollis feels like her world is crashing down. However, a golden dog, who knows far more than just "sit" and "down," helps Sammie realize that friends are everywhere. The dog's real owner claims the dog and invites Sammie to visit her dog training school and kennel. But when the dog disappears, can Sammie and her new friend Jessie find her - before it's too late?