Mari Ness, writer of things: The BBC is posting pictures of cute dogs going to polling places and while yes, I get that this is a legal requirement, it also seems like a great example for the U.S. media to follow on our election day. MORE DOGS FOR U.S. VOTERS 2024

The BBC is posting pictures of cute dogs going to polling places and while yes, I get that this is a legal requirement, it also seems like a great example for the U.S. media to follow on our election day. MORE DOGS FOR U.S. VOTERS 2024

Were those underdogs?

Well, they don't seem to have won a single seat, so, yes, I guess.

It does! With VOTE bandanas on!

There's also a parrot! And a horse! And some cats!

Though I am greatly disappointed to learn that the British cats don't get to vote on the Downing Street Cat. Nothing against Larry the Cat who seems Quite Superior, but why this cruel disenfranchisement of cats, UK?

Did somebody ride to the polls?

I'm guessing? The only thing the BBC said was, and I quote, "Ace the Clydesdale was the mane attraction in Cheshire" I don't know if anyone was riding Ace or if this polling place was near a stable and Ace just wanted to know what was happening?

THIS FEELS LIKE A JOURNALISM FAILURE, BBC! FORGET THE BAD PUNS AND FOCUS ON TELLING ME, AN AMERICAN WHO IS NOT VOTING IN THE UK ELECTION, WHAT PRECISELY THIS HORSE WAS DOING!

Chilling out waiting for his owner and probably trying to get the cameraman to pet him! BIG guy, too.

He's hitched outside fully tacked, so presumably they rode him there.

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