If you’re thinking about taking your dog along to the polling station with you, Dogs Trust offers some simple tips.

Get to the polling stations early with your dog
Take a friend with you so you don’t have to leave your dog tied up outside, and never leave your dog in a car
Encourage your local polling station to have a water bowl, and if possible a sheltered place for anyone waiting with their dog

Campaigns officer Jon Gerlis said: “We’re delighted that everyone is as excited by #dogsatpollingstations as we are – and we want to show that with just a few simple steps, polling stations can become paw-ing stations, by keeping dogs happy and safe, giving the nine million dog owners peace of mind as they vote on polling day.

“We’d like to thank all the polling stations who have taken the lead to become dog-friendly already, and invite many others to join us, by visiting our website. Don’t forget to tag us in your photos – we want to see lots of happy dogs enjoying their local paw-ing stations!”

#DogsAtPollingStations are here to light up your life on election day