Kate was the best dog ever. Kate was Aleta''s dog. Kate has died. And Aleta''s never experienced death before. Kate, the Ghost Dog follows Aleta as she mourns Kate and goes through the grieving process for the first time. With the help of her family and friends, Aleta learns that in opening up about her sadness and honoring Kate''s memory, she can deal with her grief and remember her dead dog with happiness.