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Dogs support their voting owners at poll stations

Jo Grey A small brown dog in front of the polling station in Petersfield. It is standing on the grass, in front of a car park, where a few cars can be seen.Jo Grey
Maggie Port A black, white and brown dog kneeling next to a polling station sign.Maggie Port
Jo Grey, owner of Olive in Petersfield, says her pet was was "secretly voting for Larry the cat at No 10"
With infectious enthusiasm, Cooper in Ashurst set the bar high for all pooches after him

As residents across the South are expected to cast their vote in the local elections, dogs felt they have to show support as well.

Elections for seats on city, district and borough councils in Oxfordshire, Hampshire and Berkshire are being held, with polling stations closing at 22:00 BST.

Voters are required to show an accepted photo ID, such as a passport or driving licence.

Most dogs looked enthusiastic to tag along in solidarity but some showed their owners that even the polling station is good enough for a lie down.

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