For two months, Angel Santiago has been walking the streets of Logan Square—blind, exhausted, and heartbroken—searching for his stolen service dog, Bam Bam.

Angel is legally blind due to glaucoma and lives with Type 2 diabetes. His 14-year-old dachshund, Bam Bam, was more than just a pet—he was Angel’s lifeline. But on June 5, at around 4 a.m., two people broke into Angel’s backyard near Monticello and Fullerton and took Bam Bam while he was outside for a bathroom break.

Angel heard the commotion, tried to intervene, and even grabbed one of the suspects, but he couldn’t hold on. He heard his dog barking—then the sound faded. Since that moment, Angel has walked up to seven miles a day handing out flyers, calling his dog’s name, and begging for help. Volunteers have joined him, but the only tips that have come in have been scams or false leads.

Bam Bam is microchipped. He’s still wearing his collar and leash. But he’s an elderly dog and a medically necessary one. He wasn’t just stolen—he was taken from a person who depends on him to live safely and independently.

Angel has done everything he can. Now it’s time for the City of Chicago to step up.

We’re calling on Mayor Brandon Johnson, the Chicago Police Department, and the city’s Animal Care & Control division to publicly commit resources to finding Bam Bam. That includes using city social media channels, reviewing camera footage in the area, offering a public reward, and assigning a dedicated investigator to the case.

This isn’t just about a dog. It’s about the dignity of a man who asked for help, and who deserves to be heard. “Let your eyes be mine,” Angel said. “Help me find him.”

Add your name if you agree the City of Chicago must act now to help bring Bam Bam home—and show that people with disabilities are not invisible.