We all have dreams about what we want to be when we grow up, but imagine being eight inches tall and taking on a big job. Tippy, a Welsch Corgi, fits this description exactly! Tippy had long had ambitions to become a dog detective. When he gets his first assignment, it's not his size that's the problem, but an unexpected blast from nature that complicates his efforts.

A three-month-old Golden Retriever has disappeared from home and been gone for over two days. "Rusty's" owner is beyond terrified, thinking about his little puppy being lost, afraid, or even hurt. He wants Tippy to find the puppy and bring him home.

Tippy's friend Hank is clumsy and awkward and more likely to get in the way than be of any help. Nonetheless, he has a heart of gold, and the two of them are best friends. Together, they make a good team as they set off in search for Rusty. However, they never could have expected the arrival of an earthquake! The search intensifies as the best friends embark on a courageous mission, using their unique strengths to save the day.