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Curious canines and patient pups – it’s dogs at polling stations

Brian's Empire KE Published: 05/07/2026

Brian's Empire KE Published: 05/07/2026 1 views 2 minutes read Donate

Curious canines and patient pups – it's dogs at polling stations

This intrigued dog in St Davids, Wales seemed more interested in the photographer than the politics of the day

With elections being held in Wales, Scotland and large parts of England, many voters are not just exercising their democratic rights but their dogs as well.

The tradition of taking pictures of pets at polling stations continues to grow – and if you are heading out to vote today there is a high chance you will see a pooch or two parked patiently outside your polling place.

Whether you're a Lurcher lover, a Corgi connoisseur or a Eurasia enthusiast, here are some of the stand out canine-centric photos from the day's voting.

Jane Barlow / PA Media A white dog bows its head while on a lead by a sign with two arrows saying 'vote' and 'pray' in Inverleith, Edinburgh. Jane Barlow / PA Media

Rory the dog appeared to choose the voting booth over the prayer booth when faced with an existential decision in Inverleith, Edinburgh

Ian Forsyth / Getty Images

This dog in Hartlepool could have been lolling at their excitement for the biggest round of elections in the UK in two years, or for other reasons – the BBC was unable to independently verify which

Andrew Milligan / PA Media

Lotte the wire fox terrier looks pensive outside Pollokshields Burgh Hall, Glasgow while waiting for her owner

Nick Forbes / PA Media

Obi-Wan Kenobi is pictured sitting steadfastly with their owner outside the St James Church polling station in Edinburgh

Owen Humphreys / PA Media

A voter and their dog leave the polling station at St Mary's Church Hall in Whitley Bay, Tyneside

Owen Humphreys / PA Media

Another voter-dog-combo leave St Mary's Church Hall

Carlos Jasso / AFP via Getty Images

Another dog who seemed friendly towards the photographer waits for their owner in Lewes, East Sussex

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