Thirty-nine year old Rachel is having a really bad year. After losing her job and breaking up with her boyfriend, Rachel has inherited her late aunt's house, her beloved border collie, and a crowded rescue kennel, despite the fact that she knows almost nothing about dogs.

Still, considering her limited options, she gamely takes up the challenge of running the kennel. And as Rachel starts finding new homes for the abandoned strays, it turns out that it might not just be the dogs that need rescuing.

The story unfolds as Rachel, and others in the community, learn important lessons about loyalty, companionship, and unconditional love. It's not just about the dogs finding new homes, but about humans finding new beginnings.