Created by the Richmond animal shelter , Gracie 's Guardians is an initiative dedicated to the welfare of pit bulls , which have attracted controversy because of isolated attacks on humans and the breed 's ties to dog fighting . Gracie the pit bull became something of a goodwill ambassador for her breed . The dog was adopted by an elderly couple in New York City who had been looking to adopt another dog.
Gracie the pit bull became something of a goodwill ambassador for her breed . The dog was adopted by an elderly couple in New York City who had been looking to adopt another dog.