Pooches of Swindon are took their owners to the polls this week for the local elections - and here are some of their best pictures.
Dog owners up and down the country took to social media to post pictures of their dogs by polling station signs, with the hashtag #dogsatpollingstations
The tradition never fails to raise a smile on a day that is otherwise quite serious.
According to some, the trend can be traced back to the morning of the 2015 general election, when the first 'dogs at polling stations' picture was posted on Twitter.
Ever since, British voters have not disappointed, taking their dogs to the polls and posting snaps online.
Here are Swindon's best pooches at the polls.
You can add pictures of your canine companion (or any other pets) who joined you at the polling station by clicking here.
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Dogs at polling stations - Local Elections 2021
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Pooch nameBuddy, Buster and Hunter
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On their way to vote Pooch nameWilson
Where was the pic taken?Abbeymeads
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This way please! Pooch nameCooper
Where was the pic taken?Commonweal School
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Why are we here mum ? What has happened to my walk ?!? Pooch nameShrek
Where was the pic taken?Oakhurst Primary School
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Shrek loves democracy! Pooch nameUnknown
Where was the pic taken?Polling station Abbey Meads village centre
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Frontrunners Pooch nameDeclined to be named
Where was the pic taken?Polling station at Christ the servant church Abbey Meads village centre
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Polling Partners Here are some of Swindon's #dogsatpollingstations of previous years
Molly carrying out her democratic duty in North Swindon #dogsatpollingstations pic.twitter.com/1JDnxdQmRx
— Paul Greig (@PaulGreig1969) December 12, 2019
Last to vote in #Swindon! #dogsatpollingstations pic.twitter.com/mNSMgPEWG4
— SwindonWeb (@SwindonWeb) May 5, 2016
Too young to vote #dogsatpollingstations #swindon pic.twitter.com/XhUEqKqr7e
— Rebecca Martin (@beckimartin92) May 2, 2019
Reggie's still undecided in a very wet Swindon!#dogsatpollingstations#bbcnews pic.twitter.com/erC9qmWScL
— Juniegj (@JuneGriffithsJ1) December 12, 2019
My Reginald.
— Rachael Swindon (@Rachael_Swindon) May 2, 2019
St Andrews Ward, Swindon.
2nd May 2019#dogsatpollingstations pic.twitter.com/aNpczS2BZX
Dogs at polling stations - Local Elections 2021
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