AS people across the country head out to cast their votes in today's election, their political pooches have also been exercising their voting rights.
The hashtag #DogsAtPollingStations has taken over Twitter once again after a sharp rise in popularity during the EU Referendum last year and the local elections last month.
He only barked at the few today. His red harness didn't fit, but I think he managed to convince a few to vote Labour. #dogsatpollingstations pic.twitter.com/g6lbHSymX8
— Rachael (@Rachael_Swindon) June 8, 2017
Tell them about #dogsatpollingstations - here's my Reginald from the local elections. He's got a special red harness for tomorrow! pic.twitter.com/tssEep1Xvk
— Rachael (@Rachael_Swindon) June 7, 2017
Swindon voter Jed Avery sent us this picture of Grayson and Precious
Here are some more of our favourite #DogsAtPollingStations from Twitter:
Some looked incredibly proud to be doing their bit:
Someone's taking voting very seriously! #dogsatpollingstations pic.twitter.com/dapn5xEBiT
— Richard Walker (@DrRJWalker) June 8, 2017
Ted's voted! Wants longer walks and more treats for the many, not the few. #dogsatpollingstations🐕🇬🇧 pic.twitter.com/BXRitatXSp
— jrossCMPS (@jenniferhross) June 8, 2017
While others did their homework in preparation.
It's a big day tomorrow so I'm just re-reading the @UKLabour manifesto #dogsatpollingstations #VoteLabour pic.twitter.com/dHCrGv4aDH
— Durham Rose (@RoseEssex) June 7, 2017
Some got a bit too excited about the whole affair...
Mabel then clattered in to the hall and jumped up at the table to say hello to the officers #dogsatpollingstations pic.twitter.com/firUKQc22V
— Kevin Smith (@CbgKevin) June 8, 2017
While others turned up to look their best for the camera.
For the sake of these Frenchies, vote against Hard Brexit & Vote Labour. They are not a bargaining chip. #dogsatpollingstations pic.twitter.com/oNurSzAppf
— Luke (@Lwebb27) June 8, 2017
Archie's voting for a pawsitive future #dogsatpollingstations pic.twitter.com/u1nuiafmVs
— fergies (@5Fergies) June 8, 2017
Decisions are made by those that show (p)up. Sprocket says VOTE! #dogsatpollingstations pic.twitter.com/aRIhQ2XJbF
— Roo Goodwin (@mallocuproo) June 8, 2017
And it's not just dogs getting in on the voting action...
Step aside #dogsatpollingstations, Ranger the horse is in town 🐎 https://t.co/pTgzoDr3MA pic.twitter.com/5jJcOcLM0J
— HuffPost UK (@HuffPostUK) June 8, 2017
Forget #dogsatpollingstations How about #catsatpollingstations?❤️🐱❤️ pic.twitter.com/N1n732NiVp
— Hilmara Crawshaw (@HilmaraCrawshaw) June 8, 2017
Excellent plot by this fella to confuse all the #dogsatpollingstations #catsatpollingstations #CatsOfTwitter pic.twitter.com/9ifXW0DV8J
— Evie the Cat (@HMCabinetCat) June 8, 2017
We're postal voters but Boris would like to ask a favour and make sure you #Vote2017 #guineapigsatpollingstations #Election2017 pic.twitter.com/2afOmvEuPz
— emily (@ylime_etak_) June 8, 2017
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