It wasn’t just voters who went to the polls for the general election – many loyal furry friends joined their humans on the walk to the polls.
As has become a (very welcome) norm in recent years, #dogsatpollingstations has been trending on social media, as people share photos of themselves exercising their pets and democratic rights at the same time.
Sky News readers also shared their photos with us throughout the day.
From dachshunds to huskies and everything in between, here are some of the best photos we received…
Nino was keen to contest his first election, in Wrexham, North Wales
Sasha joined Jane Wareing in Darwen, Lancashire. “Unfortunately, she was unable to vote because she forgot a valid ID,” said Jane.
Teddy struck a proud pose for his owner, Sarah Morgan
Jack Russell x beagle mix Poppy in Kingston-upon-Thames
Monty couldn’t resist the chance for a sneaky rendezvous in Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex – or maybe he was guarding the place?
Keiko, the Japanese Akita Inu, wondering what all the fuss is about in Bletchley, Buckinghamshire
Get a dog that can do both – Millie celebrated the election and the 4th of July on her trip to the polling place
Bobby, the schnauzer, “thinking paw” at the polls
Cavapoo Bella and toy poodle Roxy with their owner
Bonnie, a blind cairn terrier, stretched her legs on a walk with Pearl and Stephen Ford in Amersham, Buckinghamshire
Atticus Finch and Albert Wall in Coopers Edge, Cotswold North, walked across fields to help Mark Skinner vote
Aoife was ready to head home after a trip in Herne Bay, Kent
Arthur was looking forward to going to Bexleyheath, south-east London
Pepper, 13, joined Elizabeth to vote in Gloucester
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