Cape Coral Animal Shelter alumnus inspires a heartwarming children’s book
Nick, now named Jax, is the lead character in “The Real Life Adventures of Jack-A-Bee Jax,” written by his adopter and forever mom, Regina Lee Roth.
The book chronicles Jax’s incredible journey from the desolate Redlands area of South Florida to his joyful new life in Cape Coral.
“Once a neglected and sick stray suffering from mange, Jax was rescued thanks to the tireless efforts of our rescue partners working in the Redlands–a region known for its heartbreaking number of dumped and abandoned animals. These dedicated rescuers brought Nick, now known as Jax, to the Cape Coral Animal Shelter, where he received lifesaving medical treatment, compassionate care, and a second chance at a wonderful life,” a release from the Cape Coral Animal Shelter states.
Healthy, happy, and full of personality, Jax was placed up for adoption and quickly stole the heart of Regina Lee Roth and her family. Inspired by his resilience and spirit, Roth wrote this children’s book that captures the story of hope, healing, and unconditional love. Through Jax’s eyes, young readers can follow his adventure from survival to finding a forever home, learning important lessons about compassion, empathy, and the power of rescue along the way.
“For the past 30 years, I talked about wanting to write a children’s book,” said author Roth. “Our life with Jax has been so joyful and meaningful, and I realized that this was the perfect story for me to write about. My hope is that my book will inspire others to adopt, volunteer, donate, or foster to help animals and shelters all over the world.”
“We are beyond grateful for our rescue partners in the Redlands who work day in and day out in incredibly difficult conditions to save animals like Jax,” said Liz McCauley, executive director of the Cape Coral Animal Shelter. “His story is a beautiful reminder of what can happen when compassionate people come together for animals in need.”
The book is available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Books a Million.
For more information about the Cape Coral Animal Shelter, how to adopt or how to support animals in need, please visit www.capecoralanimalshelter.com
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