I don't condone it one bit - and if even part of this is true - it needs to be stopped.

But...
Is this truly a Current Issue?
I did some http://www.google.com searching and can't find any current links to this story. I did find this article, from the Honolulu Star-Bulletin, which makes mention of the activities cited in the Petition; but the web article is Dated "Tuesday, December 5, 2000".
Web article Link:
"Group accuses Humane Society of Cruelty"

A lot of things may have changed in Hawaii, since December, 2000.
HOPEFULLY - for the Better.

/s/ Phred