Rukey was abandoned in a Michigan grocery store parking lot with a note tied to her collar. The Kent County Animal Shelter, which took her in, says they 'sincerely hope' her previous owners 'find brighter days ahead' and encourage the community to be kind as 'we never know the battles someone is silently facing.

Rukey, a sweet dog left in a parking lot, is capturing hearts after being found abandoned with a note asking for help.

In a Grand Rapids, Michigan, Meijer parking lot, a small black-and-white dog darted between cars and carts. She appeared to be alone and scared. A group of shoppers noticed the nervous dog and worked together to earn her trust.

Animal shelter staff hope to find a loving home for a dog who was abandoned in a grocery store parking lot with a note tied to her collar.