After Angel Santiago’s search efforts for his kidnapped dog Bam Bam went viral across social media, he has finally been reunited with his dachshund ! Angel is legally blind due to glaucoma & relied on Bam Bam as a service dog.

Chicago police said an unidentified man and woman dropped off a white-and-yellow dachshund mix at the 16th District police station Tuesday evening. Officers confirmed it was Bam Bam, the 14-year-old service dog taken from Angel Santiago’s backyard on June 5.

Santiago, who is legally blind due to glaucoma and Type 2 diabetes, rushed to the station and was reunited with Bam Bam around 9:30 p.m.

Since Bam Bam’s disappearance, Santiago’s story sparked a wave of compassion across the country. Strangers raised more than $10,000 through GoFundMe, while volunteers passed out flyers, organized searches, and shared updates online to help bring the dog home.

Bam Bam appeared to be in good health when recovered, police said. No one is in custody.

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