{"id":127385,"date":"2025-08-07T21:47:17","date_gmt":"2025-08-07T21:47:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/127385\/"},"modified":"2025-08-07T21:47:17","modified_gmt":"2025-08-07T21:47:17","slug":"reward-offered-for-return-of-stolen-support-dog-belonging-to-blind-chicago-man","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/127385\/","title":{"rendered":"Reward offered for return of stolen support dog belonging to blind Chicago man"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Reward <\/p>\n

CHICAGO<\/strong> – Forty-eight hours after his story gained attention, Angel Santiago is still clinging to hope that he will be reunited with his emotional support dog, Bam Bam.<\/p>\n

Santiago, who is legally blind due to glaucoma and Type 2 diabetes, said he\u2019s received calls from across the country \u2014 some even offering to start a GoFundMe. But he declined the financial help.\u00a0<\/p>\n

All he wants, he said, is to hold his 14-year-old dachshund mix again.<\/p>\n

What we know:<\/p>\n

For more than two months, Santiago has stood outside Tony\u2019s Fresh Market at North Monticello and West Fullerton avenues, asking for help to bring Bam Bam home.<\/p>\n

On June 5, two individuals entered his backyard in the 2300 block of North Monticello Avenue while Bam Bam was outside for a brief bathroom break. Santiago said he tried to stop them, but was overpowered.<\/p>\n

Since then, he\u2019s walked miles each day distributing flyers. Volunteers have joined the search, but Santiago has refused donations. His only focus is finding Bam Bam.<\/p>\n

What’s next:<\/p>\n

Bam Bam has a one-inch dark brown patch on his forehead. A $1,000 reward is being offered for his safe return.<\/p>\n

If you have any more information on the dog’s whereabouts, call 1-866-597-2424.<\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/strong>‘Let your eyes be mine\u2019: Blind man pleads for help finding stolen service dog<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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