Bring the family to tour the Golden Gate Stables and meet & greet the horses.  Extras include feeding horses, stickers, and coloring books.

Our History Helping Horses

Because horses were often injured or killed pulling streetcars up and down San Francisco’s steep hills, The SF/SPCA became a prime supporter of cable cars, first introduced in 1873.

After the 1906 earthquake, SF/SPCA humane officers rescued countless horses trapped in burning stables — saving their lives and making them available to help rebuild the city.

In 1918, we began our work to provide retirement for city work horses. Before then, horses for the San Francisco Police and Fire Department were sold at public auctions, a road to slaughter for most. We’re grateful to help these deserving animals who now enjoy a life in peace after a career of hard work.