I don't know about Terry, it was tragic that is true, but I'm not sure I would go that far.
I will say, you have no idea how low HSUS will stoop.
Years ago, a small pet shop in my hometown hired a HSUS agent as well. This person also staged "abuse and neglect" videos for the HSUS at their demand.
Unfortunately for them, the owner had his own hidden cameras installed in the store, and his security video showed the HSUS person deliberately sabotaging things. Was a pretty ugly mess way back then. Lawsuits, jail time for the agent, I don't remember what all. Pity they didn't shut them down back then.
Gale