A bust in Norman has prompted a national animal advocacy group to offer thousands of dollars to those who turn in cockfighters.KOCO 5 spoke with Animal Wellness Action on the new initiative and has the latest on the criminal investigation. They are offering $2,500 to Oklahomans with information on cockfighting rings.| MORE | Colorado group takes in dozens of abused animals after bust at Norman farm"If action is taken and someone is convicted, we will pay you," said Wayne Pacelle, the president of Animal Wellness Action.The new initiative from Animal Wellness Action comes just two days after Norman police announced a major cockfighting bust near Lake Thunderbird. Seventy-seven roosters were found in what officers called "deplorable conditions." Most were taken to a rooster sanctuary in Colorado. Rescuers said the birds were mutilated to fight."Most of the roosters that we did receive have their spurs cut down to a quarter inch, which is the preferred length to tie them in with those implements," said Jewel Johnson, the founder of Rooster Sanctuary at Danzig's Roost.KOCO 5 asked why no arrests have been made and Norman police said the cockfighting ring remains an ongoing investigation.| MORE | Police discover cockfighting ring after rural Norman barn catches fire"It's very difficult to find a cockfight in progress and that's why Oklahoma like most other states has a law that deals with the preceding actions to the fight and we feel based on the representations from Norman police, they have all the evidence they need to precede, but they're conducting the investigation and I'm sure at some point they'll announce the arrests," Pacelle said.Advocates said four cockfighting rings have been busted in recent months. With money on the line, they hope more will be exposed."There is still much more that needs to be done," Pacelle said.You can report cockfighting rings or breeding operations to OKcrueltytips@animalwellnessaction.org Top HeadlinesWATCH: Large flames shoot into sky after reported gas line explosion near Oklahoma PanhandleWATCH: Man jumps on hood of scammer's car after Facebook Marketplace exchange gone wrongOklahoma child dies from flu as health officials say state is likely entering 'peak flu season'ODOC: Gun was accidentally discharged at department headquartersCould Oklahoma teachers paying back bonuses get back what they paid in taxes?