SOUTHAMPTON Football Club is after new business - and this time it's more to do with four legs rather than two.

Saints Insurance Services (SIS), the club's insurance broking arm, has launched its own dedicated Saints Pet scheme to ensure fans are covered for everything from vets' bills to theft and third-party liability.

SIS is constantly expanding its portfolio of insurance services and demand from fans has prompted the latest option in the insurance market.

Phil Shephard, financial services director of SIS, said: "The average cost of a visit to the vet for your cat or dog is in excess of £130 with some treatments costing up to £4,000, so a good pet insurance gives you peace of mind."