Dogs At Polling Stations Are The Most Interesting Thing About The 2016 Elections

Sorry Fido, voting is for humans.
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If last year's general election taught us anything, it's that polling day can be a bit dull - that's why everyone on Twitter was mostly paying attention to #DogsAtPollingStations.

The same is happening this year, with lots of people fawning over these poor pups who can't vote.

This pooch doesn't seem to worried about not being allowed in

But this one seems a bit more downtrodden about not being able to take part

This grumpy pup obviously isn't too pleased with the lack of treats

Whereas this one is just begging to get into the polling booth

This adorable Pomeranian is VERY excited about democracy

Some pups can't have been old enough to vote

Apparently this little guy managed to sneak through and put in a ballot

But we don't think this little guy will be able to hold a pen

This pup is probably wondering where the Canine Equality Party candidate is

This little one is clearly thrilled about democracy

Whereas this one just looks like he'll be happy when the scary Conservative lady leaves him alone

Meanwhile, this little fluffball has taken some time out of her busy schedule of being adorable to pop down to the polling station

You can see the #SadnessInHisEyes

Blimey, voting is exhausting!

 

Rufus seems thrilled about the chance to place his vote

This cutie didn't mind enjoying the sun outside the polling place

This small pup doesn't seem best pleased about the choice of candidates

#SausageVotesForSausageDogs

Couple of swing voters here weighing up the pros and cons

Holly the chihuahua has cast her vote

This left-leaning beagle has voted too

Be careful not to bin your vote at this polling station!

This beautiful dog seems relieved to have it over and done with

Whereas this one is feeling very left out of the democratic process

At least it's a nice day for waiting outside

But things kicked off a bit too early for this one

This is probably the most majestic one we've seen

Or maybe this one...

This is the face of a very disillusioned pooch

This adorable puppy is DEFINITELY too young to vote!

Olive doesn't seem too thrilled

But this one is VERY happy

And this cutie is ecstatic to spread the anti-Ukip message

 

Surely he couldn't get to the ballot box with those tiny legs?

Thanks to Instagram filters, this picture almost looks like something from the olden days

These two are obviously just waiting to go for lunch

So is this one

This little lady loves voting almost as much as she loves treats

Hey, is that democracy I smell?

HOW ADORABLE IS BISCUIT?

Lucy looks chuffed to be part of the electoral process

These two are just enjoying the nice weather

For Nicola Sturgeon's sake, hopefully this doggy won't feel nature calling

Sadly these two are unable to vote today

Even canines have strong political allegiances - is this the cutest campaigner you've ever seen?

Or maybe this one?

Or this one?

This one is very majestic

This little guy is eager to get involved

This one, not so much

But Susie just loves chilling out outside the polling place

This pup seems a bit confused by the gates

This one looks sceptical

This one is disappointed to not be at the park

This face just screams "I only came for the biscuits"

Another very majestic pup

Some pups are trying their best to encourage humans to exercise their right to vote

By just being adorable

Some polling places have been catering for the influx of pets

Benny is the cutest voter

Will this one be voting for a far right party?

Looks like this pup has made its choice

Wonder who this cutie voted for?

Enjoy the cool breeze

These beauties were lucky enough to go inside

How will these two vote? One's leaning left, one wants to go right

"I don't even know what voting is. I have no idea what I'm doing here."

"We're just happy to be out of the house"

Hopefully no "spoiled" ballot papers from these dogs...

This adorable little pooch could definitely convince us to vote

Look at those ears!

This politically named pup is enjoying the spirit of the day

Here's another very happy dog

Monty is feeling pretty chill about the whole thing

Apparently this dog doesn't like left wingers

Cassandra managed to turn out this year

Definitely one of the smallest dogs to pop up at a polling station today

This lovely dog is clearly contemplating the state of British politics in the modern era

Nice to see a King Charles Spaniel getting involved with democracy

This one seems a bit bored of the whole thing

#VotingSelfie!

"Got my polling card"

"I want two dog biscuits for every like this gets on Instagram"

Gotta love those cake crumbs

"At least it's not the vet's"

Lots of sausage dogs about today!

Lots of "dog whistle politics" jokes too...

Even the cone of shame couldn't stop this pug

"I'm not sure you should be voting for him, Isabella."

It's a dog-eat-dog world out there

Councillors brought their dogs along too

Some pets aren't quite so cooperative

This one was enjoying the grass too much to go inside

Kylie and Oscar decided to vote Labour

Milton just showed up for the sun

This little cutie happily waited outside

Look at the adorable little tongue!

"Come on, let's get this over with, I've got butts to sniff"

Another Tory pooch...

Sadie's enjoying polling day

More dachshunds!

Another adorable little ball of fluff

"Throw us a bone when you're done"

This dog must be very confused with a name like Rabbit

The Greens have got some canine support

Apparently this dog is sassing up the place

These two are soooo cute!

This lovely dog turned out despite being a bit knackered

"Know who you're voting for yet?"

"Ruffly."

"I can't even read"

Sparky loves the electoral process

This grumpy pug really wants to vote

"The Green Party? I don't even know what green is."

"This is so unoriginal, Stuart."

Few write-in votes from these two

Someone was keen on affecting the outcome of the elections

"We can't believe you woke us up for this"

#Filter

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Zac Goldsmith, the Conservative Party candidate for London mayor, exit a polling station after voting in the Mayor of London and London Assembly elections in his constituency of Richmond Park & North Kingston in London, U.K., on Thursday, May 5, 2016. Britain goes to the polls Thursday in a series of local and legislative elections that will deliver a new mayor for London, continued nationalist government in Scotland and the voters' first verdict on Jeremy Corbyn's leadership of the opposition Labour Party. Photographer: Chris Ratcliffe/Bloomberg via Getty Images (credit:Bloomberg via Getty Images)
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Britain's Conservative party candidate for London Mayor Zac Goldsmith (R) and his wife Alice arrive at a Polling Station in south-west London on May 5, 2016, to cast their votes.Londoners go to the polls on Thursday to elect their new mayor following a bitter campaign between the two leading candidates, Goldsmith, and Labour's Sadiq Khan, that stayed ugly to the very end. / AFP / BEN STANSALL (Photo credit should read BEN STANSALL/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:BEN STANSALL via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 05: Conservative Mayoral candidate, Zac Goldsmith, leaves a polling station with his wife Alice Miranda Goldsmith at Kitson Hall, Barnes after casting his vote on May 5, 2016 in London, England. This is the fifth mayoral election since the position was created in 2000. Previous London Mayors are Ken Livingstone for Labour and more recently Boris Johnson for the Conservatives. The main candidates for 2016 are Sadiq Khan, Labour, Zac Goldsmith , Conservative, Sian Berry, Green, Caroline Pidgeon, Liberal Democrat, George Galloway, Respect, Peter Whittle, UKIP and Sophie Walker, Woman's Equality Party. Results will be declared on Friday 6th May. (Photo by Chris Ratcliffe/Getty Images) (credit:Chris Ratcliffe via Getty Images)
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Britain's Labour party candidate for London Mayor Sadiq Khan leaves a Polling Station in south London on May 5, 2016, after casting his vote.Londoners go to the polls on Thursday to elect their new mayor following a bitter campaign between the two leading candidates Khan, and Conservative Zac Goldsmith, that stayed ugly to the very end. / AFP / JUSTIN TALLIS (Photo credit should read JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:JUSTIN TALLIS via Getty Images)
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Britain's Labour party candidate for London Mayor Sadiq Khan (R) and his wife Saadiya pose for photographers as they leave a Polling Station in south London on May 5, 2016, after casting their votes.Londoners go to the polls on Thursday to elect their new mayor following a bitter campaign between the two leading candidates Khan, and Conservative Zac Goldsmith, that stayed ugly to the very end. / AFP / JUSTIN TALLIS (Photo credit should read JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:JUSTIN TALLIS via Getty Images)
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LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - MAY 5: Britain's Labour Candidate for Mayor of London Sadiq Kahn (R) arrives with his wife Saadiya to vote at a polling station in south London, United Kingdom on May 5, 2016. (Photo by NEIL HALL/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images) (credit:Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
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Britain's Labour party candidate for London Mayor Sadiq Khan (R) and his wife Saadiya pose for photographers as they leave a Polling Station in south London on May 5, 2016, after casting their votes.Londoners go to the polls on Thursday to elect their new mayor following a bitter campaign between the two leading candidates Khan, and Conservative Zac Goldsmith, that stayed ugly to the very end. / AFP / JUSTIN TALLIS (Photo credit should read JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:JUSTIN TALLIS via Getty Images)
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Britain's Conservative party candidate for London Mayor Zac Goldsmith leaves a Polling Station in south-west London on May 5, 2016, after casting his vote.Londoners go to the polls on Thursday to elect their new mayor following a bitter campaign between the two leading candidates, Goldsmith, and Labour's Sadiq Khan, that stayed ugly to the very end. / AFP / BEN STANSALL (Photo credit should read BEN STANSALL/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:BEN STANSALL via Getty Images)
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EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - MAY 05: Scottish Labour Leader Kezia Dugdale (R) and her partner Louise Riddell arrive at St Ninian & Triduana RC Church to vote in the Scottish Parliament elections on May 5, 2016 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Today, dubbed 'Super Thursday', sees the British public vote in countrywide elections to choose members for the Scottish Parliament, the Welsh Assembly, the Northern Ireland Assembly, Local Councils, a new London Mayor and Police and Crime Commissioners. There are around 45 million registered voters in the UK and polling stations open from 7am until 10pm. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images) (credit:Matt Cardy via Getty Images)
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EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - MAY 05: Scottish Labour Leader Kezia Dugdale and her partner Louise Riddell arrive at St Ninian & Triduana RC Church to vote in the Scottish Parliament elections on May 5, 2016 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Today, dubbed 'Super Thursday', sees the British public vote in countrywide elections to choose members for the Scottish Parliament, the Welsh Assembly, the Northern Ireland Assembly, Local Councils, a new London Mayor and Police and Crime Commissioners. There are around 45 million registered voters in the UK and polling stations open from 7am until 10pm. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images) (credit:Matt Cardy via Getty Images)
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Labour party leader Jeremy Corbyn arrives to cast his vote at a polling station in Islington, north London. (credit:Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire)
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Labour party leader Jeremy Corbyn arrives to cast his vote at a polling station in Islington, north London. (credit:Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire)
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SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon after casting her vote at Broomhouse Community Hall polling station in Glasgow as Scotland goes to the polls in the Scottish Parliament election. (credit:Danny Lawson/PA Wire)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 05: George Osborne casts his vote in the London Mayoral Election on May 05, 2016 in London, England. This is the fifth mayoral election since the position was created in 2000. Previous London Mayors are Ken Livingstone for Labour and more recently Boris Johnson for the Conservatives. The main candidates for 2016 are Sadiq Khan, Labour, Zac Goldsmith , Conservative, Sian Berry, Green, Caroline Pidgeon, Liberal Democrat, George Galloway, Respect, Peter Whittle, UKIP and Sophie Walker, Woman's Equality Party. Results will be declared on Friday 6th May. (Photo by Neil P. Mockford/Getty Images) (credit:Neil P. Mockford via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 05: George Osborne casts his vote in the London Mayoral Election on May 05, 2016 in London, England. This is the fifth mayoral election since the position was created in 2000. Previous London Mayors are Ken Livingstone for Labour and more recently Boris Johnson for the Conservatives. The main candidates for 2016 are Sadiq Khan, Labour, Zac Goldsmith , Conservative, Sian Berry, Green, Caroline Pidgeon, Liberal Democrat, George Galloway, Respect, Peter Whittle, UKIP and Sophie Walker, Woman's Equality Party. Results will be declared on Friday 6th May. (Photo by Neil P. Mockford/Getty Images) (credit:Neil P. Mockford via Getty Images)
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SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon after casting her vote at Broomhouse Community Hall polling station in Glasgow as Scotland goes to the polls in the Scottish Parliament election. (credit:Danny Lawson/PA Wire)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 05: David Cameron and Samantha Cameron arrive to cast their votes in the London Mayoral Election on May 05, 2016 in London, England. This is the fifth mayoral election since the position was created in 2000. Previous London Mayors are Ken Livingstone for Labour and more recently Boris Johnson for the Conservatives. The main candidates for 2016 are Sadiq Khan, Labour, Zac Goldsmith , Conservative, Sian Berry, Green, Caroline Pidgeon, Liberal Democrat, George Galloway, Respect, Peter Whittle, UKIP and Sophie Walker, Woman's Equality Party. Results will be declared on Friday 6th May. (Photo by Neil P. Mockford/Getty Images) (credit:Neil P. Mockford via Getty Images)

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