Aaron Carter stops at gas station as animal rescue center announces flipping dogs for profit ‘isn’t a crime’ amid accusations the singer was engaging in the practice
Aaron Carter hit back at reports that he tried to flip his rescue Bulldog for profit amid backlash.
Turns out, adopting dogs and selling them for profit is not against the law, according to the Los Angeles County Animal Care And Control, although the organization did add that the practice is considered a moral issue.
With the controversy still lingering, Carter was spotted at a gas station on Monday putting air into the tires of his Range Rover.
On the go: Aaron Carter, 31, made a pit stop at a gas station in Los Angeles amid the controversy that he tried to flip an adopted dog for profit
Decked out in a black Dolce & Gabbana sweatsuit on another hot and sunny Southern California day, the Florida native quickly moved around the SUV and filled each tire.
He also wore a pair of matching Dolce & Gabbana sneakers and had his hair dyed platinum blonde.
The Fool’s Gold singer finished up the mission in short order, hopped in her ride and drove off.
Clearing the air: The singer was seen putting air into the tires of his Range Rover
The Lancaster Animal Care Shelter in LA County, where Cater adopted his bulldog Mighty, revealed dog flipping for profit isn’t a crime, but added that they do consider it a moral issue
This controversy all started when Carter announced in an Instagram Live clip that he was selling his dog, which had been adopted from the Lancaster Animal Care Shelter in LA County.
‘He’s 10 months old, and he’s running for $3,500. So if anybody wants to give my English bulldog (a home), I rescue him and I find him homes.’
After facing backlash, he took to Twitter Saturday to clarify that his remarks in the video were ‘a joke,’ challenging anyone to ‘find one dog that [he] adopted and sold for money,’ adding that it ‘[WON’T] HAPPEN.’
The Sooner or Later singer said he finds it appalling he has to explain himself considering his exemplary track record of rescuing dogs and finding them homes and his $3 million in annual income from his music career.
‘I don’t need to sell a dog for money so have some respect and don’t try to slander my name because I will defend myself and I will take legal action, ‘ the singer said.
His side: Carter said he was joking when he offered his bulldog up for $3,500; the anima center says they’re still looking into the situation
Even though flipping dogs for profit isn’t a crime in Los Angeles County, it is frowned upon.
‘Our goal is to find each animal a forever home and when someone adopts, they become the legal adopter,’ said a representative from the Lancaster Animal Care Shelter as reported by TMZ.
‘His [Carter] actions aren’t illegal and there have been no reports of him harming the animal.’
They added, ‘Unless, there is criminal activity going on, we are unable to ask for the adopter to return the dog.’
Speaking out: The singer hit back defended himself in a series of tweets on Sunday
The LACC first heard about the situation in an update to its initial post announcing Carter had adopted the bulldog.
‘We are working on this situation,’ a post from the center read. ‘Thanks to all for your concern.’
Carter also made headlines this past weekend amid his split with Lina Valentina after almost a year together, saying in a statement that they ‘couldn’t seem to get past [their] differences and the relationship eventually turned unhealthy.’
Animal lover: Carter pointed to his exemplary track record of rescuing dogs and finding them homes when he shot down accusations he tired flipping a dog