to remain exposed to the open air while the device is in use in one embodiment the first and second strips may be releasably securable to one another so that the animal 39 s ears may be selectively maintained in their openly folded position for example referring again to fig1 the top side 12 a of the first strip 12 and bottom side 14 b of the second strip 14 may comprise hook and loop fasteners 32 to securably mesh the first and second strips 12 14 with one another as another example the top side 12 a of the first strip 12 and bottom side 14 b of the second strip 14 may comprise snaps or zippers or other means for selectively securing the first and second strips 12 14 to one another in this manner it is contemplated that an animal caregiver such as pet owner or even veterinarian may repeatedly secure and unsecure the first and second strips 12 14 from one another this may be particularly desirable where a caregiver wishes to enhance the animal 39 s comfort while wearing the device for extended periods of time such as during any healing period associated with ear infections or even ear surgeries in some embodiments and with reference again to fig2 the second strip 14 may further comprise first and second ends 34 a 34 b wherein one of the first and second ends 34 a is securely attached to the first strip 12 for.