CA SB258

Establishes a grant program administered by the Department of Housing and Community Development to award funds to qualified homeless shelters for providing shelter, food, and basic veterinary services for pets owned by people experiencing homelessness.

Defines a "qualified homeless shelter" as one that has pet conduct rules, provides crates or kenneling near bunks or in separate areas, supplies food for both homeless individuals and their pets, and offers veterinary services including spay and neutering.

Requires the department to consider whether a qualified homeless shelter was developed using a streamlined approval process when selecting grant recipients.

Addresses the barrier that pet ownership creates for homeless individuals accessing shelter services, noting that many facilities prohibit animals, forcing people to live in vehicles or outdoor camps.