A non profit organization called Matter of Trust is collecting donations of clean hair and fur of all kinds to clean up the oil in the ocean. Hair is hydrophobic which means it repels water, it is also great for absorbing oil (greasy hair means that hair collects oil). So Matter of Trust has volunteers making devices called hair mats and hair booms out of recycled hair and nylons- which are then placed in the water to soak up the oil.
Best Friends is saving the dog hair they collect from the grooming salon and shipping it to the volunteers of Matter of Trust. If you would like to donate your dog's hair you can do so by either dropping off a bag of your dogs fur (it must be relatively clean) to Best Friends at 114 S. Kensico Ave in White Plains, NY or by calling 914-997-0600 and setting your dog up with a grooming appointment at Best Friends.
For more info click here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwQOD_Ir2vQ