The Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe’s dog descriptions read less like a list of stats, and more like a friendly dating site, thanks to a recent move to drop breed labels.

Potential adopters may find that Lily is a “fun-loving and energetic girl with a lot of love to share,” while Sherman’s favorite activity is “going on long nature hikes with you.” But what they won’t find are specific breed labels.

The goal is to make sure adopters are picking dogs that are the right fit for them and their families, regardless of breed.

The majority of dogs in shelters are of mixed breed.

For more information about adopting a dog or cat from the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe, go online.