The lawyer also added: "We had a caretaker that wasn't taking care, that's what happened,"
"He loves dogs - he loves these animals. Those dogs are practically his family."
DMX, 36, is one of the most popular stars of American hip-hop and rap, and the cover of his latest album, Year of the Dog... Again, featured a picture of him with a pit bull straining at the leash.
DMX also launched his own range clothing for dogs, including caps, scarves and raincoats. However, five years ago a US court ordered DMX to make public service announcements after he admitted he was guilty of animal cruelty, disorderly conduct and in possession of drug paraphernalia.
An amended warrant has been issued to find out whether the guns were legally owned.
