As millions of Americans across the country make their way to the polls, voters at Rancho Santa Fe Fire Station #2 are getting a unique form of support. A group of adoptable dogs is part of a creative initiative by the Helen Woodward Animal Center to ease the pressures of Election Day.

Dubbed "Paws at the Polls," the special event brings a team of friendly dogs to meet voters at the polling site in San Diego, California, allowing citizens to take a break from politics and engage in some feel-good, bipartisan puppy love. Whether voters align with Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, or are still on the fence, the dogs are there for cuddles and attention.

Both Harris and Trump spent Monday making final appeals in swing states like Pennsylvania and Michigan. The contest remains extremely close in these key battleground states, where many believe the outcome could tip the entire election. National polls show a virtual toss-up, with some, like The New York Times/Siena College survey, showing Harris narrowly leading in Nevada, North Carolina, and Wisconsin, while Trump holds a slim edge in Arizona.

It's against this high-stakes backdrop that Helen Woodward Animal Center's "Canine Cabinet" is hoping to add a dose of calm. As polls opened at 7 a.m., voters arriving at the fire station were greeted by adoptable dogs, who will stay on site until 6 p.m. The center has always prioritized connecting people and pets in meaningful ways.

Renee Resko, VP of development for the Helen Woodward Animal Center, said: "Studies show that animals are experts at relieving anxiety, and we're hoping the unconditional love of these puppies will help bring people together and ease any campaign woes."

For voters trying to alleviate the pressures of Election Day, interacting with the "Canine Cabinet" may be just the thing. What's more, every dog at the event will be available for adoption, and the center said that anyone interested in adopting can follow up at Helen Woodward Animal Center, located nearby in Rancho Santa Fe.

The puppy appearance at the polls draws attention to Helen Woodward Animal Center's larger mission, which it has embraced since its founding in 1972: "people helping animals, and animals helping people."

The center has hosted similar animal therapy events in hospitals, fire stations, and for first responders. Today's initiative marks their first time bringing pets to the polls, reinforcing their ongoing mission to spread positive energy and encourage adoption.

With more than 82 million early votes already cast, turnout on Tuesday is expected to be historic. Polling experts, including Nate Silver and the teams at FiveThirtyEight and The Economist, predict a nail-biting contest that could go either way. FiveThirtyEight's latest model gives Trump a slight edge in the Electoral College with 275 projected votes, while Harris has 268. Both candidates have poured resources into battleground states where they remain neck-and-neck.

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