[Betsy Iole]

Most bassets, dogs and puppies, when introduced to new situations, need reassurance. This isn't unique to this particular dog; it would be necessary with almost any basset. You might need to modify your expectations a bit during this adjustment period. Some of our rescues have slept beside us, either on the bed or floor, with a hand on them, the first few nights they've been in our home. It doesn't go on forever, though. If you can get through the adjustment phase, he should get a bit less needy. Good luck--you're doing a really generous thing by accommodating this poor fella.

 

[Betsy Iole]

Personally, I think it was very generous of Vision to volunteer to give this arrangement a try. IMO, the dog sounds like it has issues. Not insurmountable, but maybe not the best match of basset with first-time basset foster parent. Sorry you're taking heat for this, Vision. No good deed goes unpunished.