Actually, they weren't frantic because they didn't know he was gone. Apparently, they had just let him outside to play in the backyard by himself. He must have gone straight to the hole and got out.

I think he was probably "lost" for all of 10 minutes. (and only about 1 block away from home)

But yes I do agree, it did feel good to take him home and that it all turned out ok.

Hehehe...it was funny, as we were walking away, my husband looked at me and said, You know, if that puppy didn't have any tags on, I know you....he would've gone straight home with us tonite. Of course he would have!