>>That's not dumped they gave them up.

Again, we are simply using different definitions. In rescue parlance, "dumped" usually means various forms of "abdicated all responsibility for the animal" -- as in "they dumped it on us". It doesn't have to mean release to the wild.

>>I've lived out in the country for 25 years. Every cat(all 25 in 30 years) I've ever owned was a dump. My current dog was a dump.
>>Beautiful, young, healthy, intelligent dog. Dumped.
>>I understand.
>>But comparing dogs to snakes is assinine.

No it isn't. The basic reasons for dumping are the same in both: convenience, expense of upkeep, behavioral issues. Just ask Cindy, if you don't want to believe me.

>>Forget percentage I think there are more snakes over a $1,000.00 than dogs in this country.

Oh, no way. Just go to a dog show some day. But this claim isn't really important in relation to the dumping excuses, anyway.
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0.1 Peruvian rainbow boa (Amaru)
2.0 Brazilian rainbow boas (Arco, Olho)
0.3 Honduran milksnakes (Chicchan, Chanir, Hari)
1.0 Thayeri kingsnake (Coatl)
2.7 corns (Cetto, Tolosa, Uce, TBA)
1,000,000.1,000,000 other critters