20 of the best dogs at local election polling stations

It's local election day in the UK and that can mean only one thing... dogs at polling stations, of course.

It's basically a tradition now that dog owners take their four-legged friends to their local polling station and we are pleased to report that they are back and better than ever.

Without further ado, here are 20 of the finest pooches that have accompanied their owners today.

Good doggos, everyone. Except for this one, which clearly didn't get the 'look cute and fluffy' memo.

However, on days like this, it is important to remember that other animals exist and they also go to polling stations.

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