By Mondo Times editors
Boulder, Colorado USA
Posted on September 10, 2009 at 1:31pm

Cesar Millan and Scooby-Doo have turned 40.

-- The world renowned dog behavior specialist and beloved iconic cartoon character celebrated turning 40 together at a birthday bash on September 8, 2009 at the East Valley Animal Shelter in Van Nuys, California.

Also sharing in the festivities were some of Cesar and Scooby's favorite dogs available for adoption at the shelter.

In honor of Cesar Millan and Scooby-Doo's 40th birthday, Cartoon Network presented a donation of $10,000 to the Cesar and Ilusion Millan Foundation, supporting the foundation's efforts to increase the number of dog adoptions each day. Currently, there are millions of dogs available from adoption shelters and rescue organizations across the nation hoping for a second chance and a permanent, new home.

"I'm so happy to be celebrating my 40th birthday with an icon like Scooby-Doo. And I'm thrilled to use this celebratory moment to promote the importance of giving dogs a second chance and adopting them from local shelters or rescue groups," said Cesar Millan.

More than 40,000 Snausages Scooby Snacks were also donated in celebration of the world's favorite Great Dane's birthday bash.

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