J.J. Tully was a famous search and rescue dog who performed many heroic acts. Now he is retired on a ranch trying to enjoy his life of ease. When Moosh, the chicken, and her chicks, Dirt and Sugar, come to him with a problem involving their missing chicks, J.J. is not happy. But with the promise of a cheeseburger, J.J. takes the case. He starts to smell out some clues, but it's not making sense. Why do the clues lead him to the Barb's house? And how does Vince the Funnel fit into this case? Are the answers right under his nose?