“This trend that has popped up in social media in recent years is a way that people can show that they voted, but is also a way to celebrate their pets,” said Chris O’Brien, the national media manager at the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
“Elections are really important for animal welfare,” he added. “We know that the power that politicians have across the political divide can make really positive change for our pets.”
POLITICO rounded up the best of the veritable menagerie for your viewing pleasure.
It’s a shame that hounds can’t vote! pic.twitter.com/6JRw5T6Qd5
— Rantin Roger (@078Claydon) July 4, 2024
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So you’ve heard of #DogsAtPollingStations … in Ely and East Cambridgeshire constituency we introduce #HorsesAtPollingStations
Whatever your mode of travel to your local polling station, please remember to take your photo ID. You can find a list of accepted ID at… pic.twitter.com/rAl7E5Okji
— East Cambridgeshire (@EastCambs) July 4, 2024
Sheriff, piper and Henry have all been to vote 🐾🐾🐾
Don’t forget to vote today, and remember your ID, if you don’t vote you can’t complain! 🗳️#Elections2024 #dogsatpollingstations #petsatpollingstations pic.twitter.com/0RsHTU4vPi
— Chris Purvis (@GeordieChrisp) July 4, 2024
Don’t forget it’s today! #catsatpollingstations pic.twitter.com/RF0PoweNKv
— Arfa The Cat (@ArfaTheCat) July 4, 2024
It’s #ElectionDay here in the UK so join us in spotting #CatsAtPollingStations, just like Moseley’s adorable polling station cat at @MoseleyTennis. Remember to bring treats for our furry civic helpers! #CatsOfBirmingham #GeneralElection2024 pic.twitter.com/GVO44ZKhmR
— Cats Of Birmingham (@BirminghamCats) July 4, 2024
Our disabled Jessie loves trips out in her special carriage… Today she had somewhere important to be #CatsAtPollingStations #PetsAtPollingStations #MakeItCount #GeneralElection2024 #July4th pic.twitter.com/jyO6OQKSbz
— Rescue Me (@rescuemeanimal) July 4, 2024
#DogsAtPollingStations #DougsAtPollingStations pic.twitter.com/nmqfXq2ENR
— TechnicallyRon (On all the platforms) (@TechnicallyRon) July 4, 2024
Vote done. Alf says don’t forget your ID. #dogsatpollingstations pic.twitter.com/dh0UUdX9DG
— Daniel Dylan Wray (@DanielDylanWray) July 4, 2024
Bonus: Even Daleks turned out to vote.
Remember, while you are welcome to bring Daleks to polling stations today, they must be left outside unless they are for assistance.
(If you have a Dalek for emotional support, you may want to consider your life choices)#dogsatpollingstations#DoctorWho #GeneralElection2024 pic.twitter.com/y8PsU9y5MX— The Dobson Family and Colin the Dalek (@DobbersW) July 4, 2024
