Update on senior Dachshund Stolen From Blind Man in Chicago Has Everyone in Tears
When dogs are lost or stolen, their parents do everything in their power to find them. Reaching out to others to help in the search often brings positive results.
Angel Santiago, a legally blind man in Chicago, spread the word when his 14-year-old Dachshund was taken from his yard and his efforts paid off in the best way.
The YouTube video from Fox 32 Chicago shared how the service dog named Bam Bam was stolen from Santiago in Logan Square at 4 AM on June 5. Santiago revealed that two people had taken the dog after accessing his yard through a gate. He tried to intercede but was unsuccessful.
The Chicago resident is legally blind due to glaucoma and Type 2 diabetes. Bam Bam is his emotional support dog and an integral part of his life.
The devoted Doxie dad walked up to seven miles per day in search of Bam Bam and handed out flyers with the dog's picture. Santiago's neighbors assisted him in the search and helped him file a police report. A GoFundMe raised almost $20,000 to support rescue efforts that included reward money, pet detective services, flyer printing and organizing volunteer groups to increase the search area.
"Bam Bam means the world to me and I feel my body draining away," Santiago shared as he pled for his dog's return. "I can only do so much. I promised that I will keep walking and walking, yelling his name out. But if you could just help me with your own eyes and see if you could spot him for me. Let your eyes be mine and look out for Bam Bam for me please. I beg of you to help me," Santiago said.
Bam Bam Is Going Home
The news Santiago hoped for recently came when Bam Bam was returned to a police station. "Police at the 16th district say that a male and female walked in with the dog, would not answer any questions, and they left," Joanie Lum reported on Fox 32.Bam Bam appeared to be in good health and detectives are now investigating the dog's disappearance. The Doxie will soon be reunited with his eagerly awaiting dad.
Santiago refused to give up and got the help he needed from others who also hoped for Bam Bam's return.
"It makes me feel really happy inside that I do have people that want to help and are backing me up," Santiago said.
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Update on senior Dachshund Stolen From Blind Man in Chicago Has Everyone in Tears first appeared on Parade Pets on Aug 20, 2025
This story was originally reported by Parade Pets on Aug 20, 2025, where it first appeared.
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