Exactly right, and they are not connected to HSUS. The last line of her article asks that people donate to local animal rescue or humane societies, she should have started the article with that.
HSUS tries to imply they do much for pets in their advertising. Their latest TV ad that she refers to in this article is pathetic, they appeal to peoples emotions for donations.
Some of the animal shelters and groups ARE connected to HSUS. Some use some of their materials and some advocate certain issues the HSUS pushes for.