Philadelphia, PA (September 25, 2025) - The Foxwynd Foundation has made a generous commitment to
the Pennsylvania SPCA to support the purchase of a new Animal Law Enforcement transport vehicle and
the renovation of aging kennels at the organization’s Philadelphia headquarters.
The grant, totaling $70,000, is part of a matching program funding a much-needed vehicle for the
Pennsylvania SPCA’s Animal Law Enforcement (ALE) program—the only operation of its kind serving 18
Pennsylvania counties. PSPCA ALE officers respond to some of the most heartbreaking cases of cruelty
and neglect, the new transport vehicle will ensure they can continue this lifesaving work safely and
efficiently.
In addition, the grant will make possible the renovation of aging overflow kennels, which have been in
daily use for nearly 30 years due to the growing number of cruelty-related intakes. Decades of heavy use
have left them deteriorated and no longer up to modern standards. A renovation is urgently needed to
ensure dogs—many traumatized or seriously ill—have a safe, secure, and humane place to heal while
they await adoption.
“Thanks to the extraordinary generosity of the Foxwynd Foundation, we can take immediate steps to
improve both the safety of animals in transport and the quality of care for dogs in our shelter,” said
Christina DiBartolo, Director of Grants at the Pennsylvania SPCA. “This investment will have an
incredible impact—ensuring our officers have the tools they need to fight cruelty in the field, while
making sure that animals awaiting the outcome of cruelty cases receive not only medical treatment, but
the security and comfort essential to their well-being. We are deeply grateful for this partnership and
the compassion it represents.”
Pamela Villagra, Executive Director of Foxwynd Foundation, stated, “At Foxwynd Foundation, we are
honored to support the Pennsylvania SPCA in their mission to protect and care for animals in need.
Through this grant, funded via our DAF, we aim to ensure that both the officers on the front lines and
the animals they rescue have the resources they need for safety, compassion, and recovery."