"Shelter Me: The Cancer Pioneers" Nominated for Two Daytime Emmy Awards

Nominations Include Outstanding Daytime Special and Writing Team for a Daytime Non-Fiction Program

LOS ANGELES, July 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- "Shelter Me: The Cancer Pioneers" has been honored with two Daytime Emmy Award nominations: Outstanding Daytime Special and Outstanding Writing Team for a Daytime Non-Fiction Program. These prestigious recognitions underscore the film's powerful storytelling and its unique spotlight on the role of dogs in pioneering cancer treatments for humans.

Premiering in December 2024 on PBS and now streaming for free via the PBS app and PBS.org, "Shelter Me: The Cancer Pioneers" captivates audiences with its intimate, emotional and hopeful portrayal of dogs with cancer who are enrolled in clinical trials and receiving cutting-edge immunotherapy treatments. The film showcases how these animals are helping to shape the future of human cancer care through the field of comparative oncology.

"We are incredibly honored by these nominations," said Steven Latham, Producer and Co-Director of this special. "This film is about heroes, both humans and canine, working together to bring hope to millions of people. The Daytime Emmy Award recognition will help bring attention to these inspiring stories."

The documentary offers exclusive access to top institutions like the National Cancer Institute, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and leading universities, following scientists, patients and families whose dogs are part of groundbreaking cancer trials. Among them is Serena Sabuda de La Fé, a seven-time cancer survivor whose powerful story anchors the film's emotional core, highlighting the profound connection between science, resilience and hope.

The Daytime Emmy-nominated documentary joins a celebrated lineup of specials hosted by notable voices such as John Legend, Jane Goodall, Kristen Bell, Jon Hamm, Edie Falco and more. To stream "Shelter Me: The Cancer Pioneers" for free, visit: https://www.pbs.org/video/the-cancer-pioneers-jemhoc/.

The "Shelter Me" specials are produced by Steven Latham Productions and presented by Petco Love.

SOURCE Shelter Me