A lizard that was missing for three weeks has been safely reunited with its owner thanks to social media.
On Thursday afternoon, Richmondite Amanda Ramsay and her husband were driving on No. 4 Road, between Blundell and Francis roads, when they saw a strange creature crossing the street.
"All of a sudden, my husband slammed on the brakes. I thought he witnessed an incident, but he said he saw a lizard crossing the street," said Ramsay.
Born and raised in Richmond, Ramsay knew seeing a lizard wasn’t a common sight, so that she could hardly believe her eyes.
Even with so many questions, the couple immediately hopped out of their car, walked down the street a bit and found the lizard, who had apparently wandered off its owner's property and got lost.
After rescuing the lizard from the street, Ramsay dropped him off at Richmond Animal Hospital, where the staff were able to take care of him.
Meanwhile, Ramsay posted the story on different Facebook groups, such as the Community of Richmond Facebook Group and the Lost/Found Pets for the Lower Mainland.
Within an hour, Ramsay received messages from a Richmond resident who said she knew the owner.
The couple finally connected with the owner, who was shocked and happy to hear the lizard was safe and sound after being missing for three weeks.
"The community came together at the perfect moment,” Ramsay said. “Richmond has always been like that. That's why I love Richmond because people here always support each other.”
