When you hear a story of a lost soul rescued, it’s hard not to be touched. This time, it’s the story of a little dog named Sugar who had been left on a busy California street, clinging to hope in a torn pink dress.

It was as if she was waiting for someone who would never return.

This heartbreaking scene caught the attention of volunteer rescuer Faith Easdale, who works with the organization Dream Fetchers. Faith first spotted Sugar sitting alone, looking lost and confused, and knew she had to act.

“I thought, ‘Oh no, poor little baby sitting and waiting,’” Easdale shared on Facebook.

“So I raced out there, and I didn’t see her. I always panic — praying they found [a] safe haven somewhere, but I continued to search. My friend met me, and we started asking people in the area.”

Locals told Easdale and her fellow rescuer that Sugar had been there for days, hiding in the bushes.

When Faith finally saw the tiny, sad figure huddled alone, she moved slowly, showing all the gentleness Sugar needed.

“I walked quietly, and there she was, the saddest sight,” she wrote. “We very quietly set baby gates around and I went in slowly. She was so scared.”

Sugar, a sweet and trusting dog at heart, eventually crawled into Faith’s lap, melting everyone’s heart. Faith tenderly removed the dirty dress, gave her a warm meal, and wrapped her in a soft blanket.

After taking her home, Faith bathed the puppy and checked for any health issues. While a bit shaken and dirty, Sugar was healthy — but she wasn’t wearing a collar, nor did she have a microchip to trace her owner.

”We rarely know the story,” Easdale told The Dodo. ”Usually, if there is an owner, they would have showed up by now. The area wasn’t good where she was sitting and waiting.”

The next step? A little makeover. The groomers named her Sugar, and after a good grooming session, this little dog looked like a different pup entirely, ready for a fresh start.

“I feel like this is the turning point so many times — like a little Cinderella story,” Easdale shared in a Facebook post. “Giving them a second chance is what keeps us doing this. Keeps pushing, hoping for better days.”

Now, Sugar is ready for her own happily-ever-after. Faith is looking for a foster home where Sugar can relax before beginning her search for a loving family.

She sat on a busy road for several days Last night while I had a family emergency I begged for someone to check on…