Awwww, Bassett Hounds are just the cutest things! Sounds like you’ve got a buddy now. He’s probably TheTownDog and just pals around with everybody. He’ll probably include you on his regular rounds now since he’s found out you’ve got a nice cool place to sleep.
I don’t really think he was lost. He seemed to know where to go. Granted I don’t like to see dogs wondering around down here loose, but he seemed pretty street wise. I’m interested to see if he comes by this afternoon:)