It has become a very welcome election tradition – people sharing images of their pets outside the polling station.
From terriers to poodles to Labradors, dogs at polling stations is a social media hit every time we head to the polls.
And today, as we cast our votes to shape our local councils, we want to see your best pictures.
Share them by e-mailing livenews@ajl.co.uk or tag @pressjournal on Twitter. Let us know your dog’s name, your name and where you’re from.
Polls are open until 10pm today and counting will begin in the morning.
Newshound’s first #scottishlocalelections #dogsatpollingstations etc pic.twitter.com/gK8DNh4JaE
— Alastair Gossip (@AlastairGossip) May 5, 2022
The polling station was a little confusing for Billie.#dogsatpollingstations #SLG22 #ScottishLocalElections @pressjournal pic.twitter.com/4OiZcuUt9F
— Callum Main (@EECallum) May 5, 2022
@pressjournal Shadow doesn’t want to vote today in Aberdeen pic.twitter.com/2JvrJHzcKJ
— Maureen (@toughmaureen) May 5, 2022
Don't forget to share your #dogsatpollingstations/#dugsatpollingplaces snaps!
😍💛🏴📸 #VoteSNP pic.twitter.com/FldhGMibVY— SNP Islay, Jura & Colonsay (@SNPIJC) May 5, 2022
Sylvie, Grace, Lola and Molly all made it to the polls this morning to support their local Scottish Green candidates.
Possibly because we're making it a legal right in Scotland for tenants to own pets.
Vote Scottish Greens 1⃣#dogsatpollingstations pic.twitter.com/VZnB9J8MSM
— Scottish Greens (@scottishgreens) May 5, 2022
If you’re walking your dog to the polling station, join us by picking up a couple of pieces of #litter as you go.
It only takes a minute to make a difference. 22,000 dog owners & counting….#pawsonplastic #dogsatpollingstations pic.twitter.com/6PIUjiiNZ1
— Paws On Plastic #pawsonplastic (@pawsonplastic) May 5, 2022
Jumping on the #DogsAtPollingStations wagon 🐺🥰. Finn voted for:
✅More walks
✅More treatos
✅More ear rubs pic.twitter.com/lyGaYIsxpz— Mrs Northeast🍂 (@LindsayNorthea2) May 5, 2022
The Moray Conservatives, with the help of some four legged friends & young ones, are out and about at Polling Stations across Moray today.
Remember to put a 1, and if applicable a 2, next to your local @ScotTories candidate. pic.twitter.com/toDY5oYIIh
— Moray Conservatives (@MorayTories) May 5, 2022
Cooper & me dropping off the family’s postal votes at the polling station.
Don’t forget to get out & vote SNP before 10pm tonight.
You can also vote for Cooper to be Holyrood Dog of the Year on this link https://t.co/yj6BRWzhjQ#DogsAtPollingStations #HDOTY pic.twitter.com/RvsDGRRJ2N
— Maree Todd (@MareeToddMSP) May 5, 2022