Cain & Able Collection Hit a Homerun with This Rookie of the Year

Austin, TX -- April 22, 2005 -- Candace Smith, founder of Cain & Able Collection, was named Rookie of the Year by BiGAUSTIN, Austin's leading non-profit micro-enterprise development organization. BiGAUSTIN is Central Texas' single-source solution for entrepreneurial education, tailored business counseling and flexible loans. Jeannette Peten, President of BiGAustin, commented, "Every year the BiG Idea Awards has been bigger and better and this year was no exception with a record attendance of over 500 entrepreneurs and community leaders attending the awards ceremony."

Candace Smith commented, "I am extremely honored that I was chosen for this award, and I am excited to receive the prize package designed for small business and valued at over $2500." The motivation and inspiration for the company comes from Candace's two dogs. Cain, a black German Shepard/Siberian Husky mix, and Able, a yellow lab. Candace started the business in August of 2003 after she became interested in All Natural, aromatherapy bath products. While these products were widely available for humans, All Natural products for dogs that that cure skin ailments were unavailable. After extensive research and development, the products were launched in May of 2004.

The ROOKIE OF THE YEAR AWARD is presented to a business that has demonstrated excellent management in its first year of operation, through the development, execution and maintenance of a business plan. Cain & Able Collection products, after only a year in business, are now sold around the world, in 6 countries with a quickly growing customer base of over 400 retailers.

About Cain & Able Collection

Created in 2003, Cain & Able Collection, LLC was based on the following beliefs: that humans are lucky to have dogs – they make our lives happier and more fulfilling; that the best way to repay our dogs for their loyalty and companionship is to nurture them – do things for them that they can’t do for themselves; that many ailments can be treated by invigorating the body’s own defenses with natural remedies; and, that clean dogs get more love and attention! So, we create All Natural products to help you nurture your best friend. The original Cain & Able Collection product line, Every Dog Has His Day Spa, includes Shampoos, Conditioners, Between Bath Spritz, Soap-on-a-Rope, Candles, Accessories, and Gift Sets. These aromatherapy-inspired products combine the rejuvenating experience of visiting a spa with the practical benefits of essential oils. The KissAble Doggie Dental Products were added in October 2006 to ward off bad breath, gum disease, multiple infections, and heart disease. In January 2008, Dirty & Hairy Go Ahead Make My Day Spa was introduced for dogs that like to run through the mud, frolic in ditches, and root through debris. The products are available in over 2500 retail establishments in the U.S and also distributed in 15 other countries. For further information, please visit the web site at CainAndAbleCollection.com. Cain & Able Collection, Every Dog Has His Day Spa, KissAble Doggie Dental Products, Dirty and Hairy, and Go Ahead, Make My Day Spa are registered trademarks of Cain & Able Collection, LLC.