ACS wins Rachael Ray $100,000 Challenge

Charlie, one of the animals adopted at Animal Care Services during the ASPCA Rachel Ray $100K Challenge, attends the ceremony Friday afternoon Nov. 30, 2012 at the ACS facility where it was announced ACS beat 50 other shelters to win the $100,000 top prize. ACS was ranked first after finding 3,969 pets new homes. less Charlie, one of the animals adopted at Animal Care Services during the ASPCA Rachel Ray $100K Challenge, attends the ceremony Friday afternoon Nov. 30, 2012 at the ACS facility where it was announced ACS beat ... more Photo: William Luther, San Antonio Express-News Photo: William Luther, San Antonio Express-News Image 1 of / 3 Caption Close ACS wins Rachael Ray $100,000 Challenge 1 / 3 Back to Gallery

The city of San Antonio's Animal Care Services today was declared the grand prize winner in the ASPCA Rachael Ray $100,000 Challenge.

ASPCA Representatives presented ACS director Kathy Davis with a $100,000 check at the ACS annex, cheered on by staff and Samba Vida dancers and drummers.

ACS was credited for saving 1,384 animals during the three-month competition.

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