IT may be one of the most exciting parts of the local elections as thousands of voters across the country are set to take their pets with them.
Already, we have seen examples of this in the region - as Reggie, the two-year-old Cockapoo has been seen outside a polling station in Chester-le-Street today.
Meanwhile, Barney, a two-year-old Cavapoo, described as "a first-time voter" by his owner, was "on guard" at the Blind Centre polling station in Houghton-le-Spring this afternoon.
Throughout the day, we're asking our readers to send us any examples (where safe to do so) and we'll be featuring them on our website later today.
It's polling day and we couldn't forget this! Send us your pics if you're in the North-East and North Yorkshire!🐶 #dogsatpollingstations
— The Northern Echo (@TheNorthernEcho) May 6, 2021
Send us pictures of your pooch outside the polling station
If you're bringing your dog along, we want to see! Don't forget to include your dog's name and the polling station location. For safety, we don't require your name or even the town or village you live in.
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