Here Is What Happened to Earl on Pitbulls and Parolees

Animal Planet’s Pitbulls & Parolees is a pet lover’s entertainment haven. The drama, emotional connections, and ups and downs make the popular reality show worth it.

Even more impressive is that some of the beloved parolees and employees have been with the Villalobos Rescue Center for years, and they’ve now become part of our virtual family!

One such parolee is Earl Moffett, whose sense of humor and deep love for the dogs and his colleagues make him a most adored cast member and popular TV figure. He’s had a checkered past but has worked equally hard to build a better life for himself.

Much like other fellow cast members, Earl stopped appearing on the reality tv series.

What was the deal with that?

Well, there’s a whole story behind his sudden disappearance. Read on to find out just what happened to Earl on Pitbulls & Parolees.

Earl Had a Troubled Childhood

Earl had a difficult upbringing, which directly affected how his adult life turned out. He was an only child raised by a single mother as his father had frequent run-ins with the law and found himself in prison until his death.

Earl says that since he did not have siblings, he spent most of his days trying to impress older peers, and unfortunately, this ended in tragedy.

He joined the wrong crowd and was arrested by the time he was 17. He was given a 22-year sentence for armed robbery and attempted murder but only served 11 years and four months of his term before being released on parole.

Earl emotionally recounts his time in prison on season 16, episode 6 of Pit Bulls & Parolees, which airs on Animal Planet’s network. His checkered past did not deter the star from building a happy and successful life.

He Was Arrested Again Soon After Leaving Prison

Earl has been through a lot of legal challenges. Soon after serving his 11-year sentence, he was arrested again for possession with intent to distribute.

During his second time in jail following the drug conviction, his arm got seriously injured during a football game with fellow jail mates. To date, he no longer uses that arm.

While in prison, his saving grace came from a special rehabilitative program that involved training and caring for dogs. According to Earl, this program changed the course of his life forever.

Through the program, he got a chance to train and become a professional dog handler. He subsequently got the experience and background that landed him a job with Villalobos Rescue Center, the country’s largest pit bull rescue center.