Let's make this birthday one to remember.

88 years old (Born on September 13, 1937)

Happy Birthday, Don Bluth! May your day be brighter than Fievel's optimism, more adventurous than Littlefoot’s journey to the Great Valley, and filled with as much joy as Charlie discovering all dogs really do go to heaven. Your timeless animations have taught generations that friendship conquers fear—and dinosaurs can indeed sing.

From brave mice crossing oceans in "An American Tail" (1986) to heartwarming pups defying fate in "All Dogs Go to Heaven" (1989), you've given us countless reasons for laughter and tears alike. Here's hoping today brings you endless cake slices—because unlike sequels, birthdays only get better!