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Steve McBee Sr. has arranged for his beloved pug Gunner to stay with his mom during his prison stay

The reality star told PEOPLE that leaving Gunner is harder than leaving his grown sons

He also reflected on missing family milestones and keeping perspective as he begins his 24-month prison sentence

Steve McBee Sr. opened up about the homing decisions he made for his pets before reporting to serve his prison sentence on Monday, Dec. 1.

In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE , the McBee Dynasty: Real American Cowboys star, 52, noted that his fan-favorite pug named Gunner will be living at his lodge in Gallatin, Missouri, with his mother and her pups.

"We make jokes because I'm 53 years old, and my mom's moving back in with me — this is my circle of life," he expl

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