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Dogs at polling stations: Voters' pooches at the polls

Hannah Ingram Dog and catHannah Ingram
Hannah Ingram tweeted this photo of leaders from opposing parties going head-to-head in Ramsbottom

As dog lovers across England go to the polls for the council and mayoral elections, their canine companions will be waiting faithfully regardless of how they vote.

The hashtag #dogsatpollingstations has been trending on Twitter as owners and their four-legged friends spot a photo opportunity not to be sniffed at.

While voters may switch their political alliance, here is a celebration of the trusty hounds who always remain loyal.

Richard de Lioncourt RoccoRichard de Lioncourt
Rocco enjoyed his trip to the polls in Tameside, Greater Manchester
Phoebe PhoebePhoebe
Phoebe was interested to see local democracy in action in Chorlton, Manchester
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Edward Packard PruneEdward Packard
This Shar Pei named Prune accompanied his owner Edward in Ipswich
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@HagridLeonberg Hermione and Hagrid@HagridLeonberg
Hermione and Hagrid's owner was exercising their democratic right - and their four-legged friends
Haley Storey BuddyHaley Storey
Buddy was happy to accompany his human Haley to the polls in Portsmouth
Blueberry McScruffin Blueberry McScruffin the sprockerBlueberry McScruffin
Blueberry McScruffin the sprocker exercised her democratic right in Whitley Bay
@DachshundOtt Ava the Dachshund@DachshundOtt
Ava the Dachshund looked pensive as she waited to hear the outcome of her owner's vote
Caroline Criado Perez Dog outside polling stationCaroline Criado Perez
Poppy in north London proved all creatures great and small could take their owners to vote
Norman Smith's dog
The BBC's assistant political editor Norman Smith's dog had plans for a game of fetch after the poll