Freon, a boxer mix who was 2 years old at the time, was at a loss for what to do when he spotted rescuer Donna Lochmann waiting at the top of the stairway. After not having any contact with anybody for more than two weeks, he finally did so.

The first time that Lochmann heard about Freon was when the Stray Rescue of St. Louis animal shelter received a phone call from a local owner who reported that one of his rental properties had a left dog inside of it.

The tenant informed the employees at the shelter that Freon’s family had relocated to a home that did not permit pets and that they had left Freon entombed in a staircase for more than a week before letting anyone know he was there. The landlord said that Freon’s family had moved to a home that did not allow pets. As soon as Lochmann heard this, she hurried to her vehicle and drove directly to the residence.

When Lochmann arrived at the scene, she made her first visit to a door that was locked in the foyer. Reportedly, this was where Freon was residing.

Freon had to spend nearly two weeks alone in the stairway, but he managed to do so owing to the bowls of food that had been abandoned there by a previous occupant. In addition to that, he had a supply of water, which allowed him to stay hydrated even during the scorching summer days.

After making her way down the stairs to Freon’s landing, Lochmann was taken aback when the shy puppy did not put up any resistance when she attempted to place a leash on him.

“He was a bit afraid to come with me,” Lochmann said. “I’m glad we spoke about it.” But with just a little bit of encouragement from Vienna sausages, he climbed the stairs and left via the front door.

They then proceeded to leave.

As soon as they got into the vehicle, Freon, who was still going by his birth name at the time, did something that drew Lochmann’s notice.

According to Lochmann, the individual “sort of stood up front with us and pressed his face into the air conditioner vents.” Because he enjoyed the feeling of chilly air on his face, people began to call him Freon for this reason.

As soon as Freon arrived at the shelter, he quickly won the hearts of everyone there.

In accordance with a post that was made on Facebook, the canine “loved everyone in [the] clinic, even after he had his injections!” The next statement makes it clear that no other dog has ever shown behavior like that before.

After being alone for such a significant amount of time, Freon made his way to the clinic at the animal shelter, where he was able to obtain the necessary medical treatment.

As soon as Freon was able to regain his previous level of health, he became adoptable, although his listing with the adoption agency didn’t remain active for very long.

“He now has the family he will have for the rest of his life,” Lochmann added. “He also has a dog brother or sister!”

The volunteers and staff members at Stray Rescue of St. Louis are overjoyed to learn that Freon is doing so well in his new home of permanence and that he may, at last, leave his troubled history in the past.

In a message on its website announcing Freon’s adoption, the animal shelter stated, “We adore you, friend.” “