Cairo is not the best place to be an animal. The Egyptian capital has an abundance of stray street animals, as well as rampant dumping and abuse of pets.  While a few safe havens do exist, Egyptians' unwillingness to care for mixed-breed, older, or special-needs creatures means most face a gloomy future. Monash student AMANDA SAXTON filed this report from Cairo.

This video report was filmed on a smartphone.