Here's another link to the story that is more complete.
Officials seize nearly 300 dogs from kennel in Caldwell County - WBTV 3 News, Weather, Sports, and Traffic for Charlotte, NC-
...and I like to point out this quote...
"The health department says the crates, food and supplies have been provided by a grant from Maddie's Fund which is part of Pet Smart Charities. Officials estimate the cost of caring for these animals could exceed $100,000 but will be paid for through this grant".
So, you see...that $1 or $2 donation they ask for when you swipe your card at the checkout at PetSmart
DOES make a difference.
BTW, the title of the link in the OP is a little misleading. It wasn't a HSUS raid...it was a raid in which the HSUS assisted. The link in the OP is a HSUS site.