Are you or your pet in need of some grooming? If so, you could help save many plants and animal lives along the Gulf of Mexico.
A donation effort of human hair, pet fur, and bird feathers is currently being coordinated by the ecological charity ... "Matter of Trust", in response to the recent oil spill in the Gulf.
Hundreds of thousands of pounds of donated hair, fur, and feathers are being collected in the Gulf Coast states of Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama, and Florida, where volunteers are in turn making "booms" ... stuffed nylon stockings that get doubled-up and tied together.
These booms are then used to surround, soak up, or contain the BP oil spill. Volunteers unbelievably are packing about a mile of boom per session, according to a "Matter of Trust" spokesperson.
As of this writing, oil was still gushing from the underwater well that ruptured about 3 weeks ago. Approximately 3.5 million gallons of oil has already escaped as a result, leaving the marshes, wildlife, and human population along the Gulf Coast exposed and vulnerable to horrific damage.
Environmentalist and ecologists fear that oil-soaked animals and vegetation will be terribly weakened, and the entire ecosystem along the coastal areas could be fundamentally changed as 
a result of this spill. Plants that are coated with heavy oil essentially lose their ability to "breathe" and the marshes could quite literally suffocate. Roots of plants would be killed as well, causing erosion of the soil back into the Gulf waters ... a serious problem along the entire coast, but most specifically in Louisiana.
If the plants and organisms living in the soil are killed, there is a deadly trickle-down effect to fish and birds. Humans will also be greatly effected in both a direct and indirect way ... if the oil is not stopped ahead of reaching the marshes, wetlands, and coast.
That is where we all can help ... by getting a simple haircut or pet grooming at a participating business you can participate and make a difference regarding this cause. So easily done!
Salons and groomers can offer to help by signing-up at Matter of Trust's website: www.matteroftrust.org. PLEASE ASK YOUR SALON OR PET GROOMER TO TAKE PART in this very important cause. Have them contact "Matter of Trust" today.
Help beautiful yourself, your pet, and keep the Gulf Coast safe and healthy all at the same time!
Gene Mundt, Sr. Vice President
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1823 Centre Point Circle, Naperville, IL 60563
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Gene,
I heard about this on TV, but I didn't realize that pet fur was also included. What a great idea!
Kerry: I agree! It's not that often that you can help in so easy a fashion as this. It be hard to come up with a reason NOT to. Thanks for writing, Kerry ...
Gene
Our cats refuse to donate...but I will talk to the salon where I have my hair cut ! Thanks Gene
Sally and David: Understandable ... they like their fur "purrrr-fect". I appreciate your spreading the word to your salon tho ...
I know ... bad, very bad joke ...
Gene
WOW this is an easy way to help. Are the animal shelters doing this? I had not heard but have not been watching much news lately.
Terri: Not sure ... but if they have a collection of pet fur .. I'm sure they could contribute! Good idea ...
Gene
Gene...I saw this on TV as well as in the newspaper. It is a great idea to help in this disasterous situation and make use of otherwise useless stuff.
Carra: I think so too. My daughter-in-law, Sandi's salon in Frankfort, IL is going to take part. I'm proud of her! I hope lots of other salons and groomers chip in too ...
Gene
This is so cool!! Thanks for the share!!
Cathy: I thought it pretty cool myself. I appreciate you writing to let me know!
Gene
What a great way to help, especially for those of us who are so far away. I feel a reblog coming on.
Gene: I would have never known about this without your blog. And I'm due for a haircut next week. I know where my clippings, and probably those of the entire salon, are going.
Russel: Thank you .. for the kind words and the re-blog. The more people that know the better.
Chris: Enjoy the cut. I hope you're right and your salon decides to help by contributing. It's definitely a worthy cause ...
Gene