North Georgia Honda Dealers to Demo All-New Dog Friendly Element at Thursday's Paws for Cocktails Event Benefiting the Atlanta Pet Rescue

  Canine accessory package allows man's best friend to travel safely and
                               comfortably

  What:       Atlanta-area animal lovers will have a chance Thursday to
              experience Honda's all-new, Dog Friendly Element at the Paws
              for Cocktails event benefiting the Atlanta Pet Rescue. The
              event, now in its eighth year, will feature food and
              cocktails, celebrity hosts including Victoria Stilwell of
              Animal Planet's "It's Me or the Dog," more than 200 silent
              and live auction items featuring art by internationally-
              renowned artist Marc Tetro, a pet psychic, trivia, prizes and
              more.

              Designed to improve safety, comfort and convenience for dogs
              and their owners alike in the EX trim level, the Honda Dog
              Friendly Element includes a stowable ramp, pet bed, water
              bowl, electrical fan and more-all designed for the safety and
              comfort of your canine companion and you. Convenience is also
              improved for owners with easy to clean surfaces and a full
              suite of matching Dog Friendly accoutrements.

              The Dog Friendly equipment package is available now and has a
              manufacturer's suggested retail price of $995. For more
              information about Honda's Dog Friendly Package for the Element
              EX models, please visit your local North Georgia Honda Dealer
              or log onto www.DogFriendly.Honda.com.

  Where:      Park Tavern
              Corner of 10th and Monroe
              500 10th Street, NE
              Atlanta, GA 30309
              (404) 249-0001

  When:       Thursday, November 19, 2009
              5:30 p.m.
              Silent Auction: 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
              Live Auction: 8:00 p.m.

  Cost:       A $15 donation at the door includes a food and drink ticket.

  Visuals:    The estimated 500 plus animal lovers in attendance will be
              able to demo the all-new Honda Dog Friendly Element equipment
              including a rear car kennel and pet bed, stowable ramp, a
              spill-resistant water bowl and an electric fan.

  For more information:
  Leah Wilson, Real World Marketing (602) 432-5587
  Todd Mittleman, American Honda (310) 783-3724

  /PRNewswire -- Nov. 17/