Some of those animals were already dead by the time investigators reached them.

Florida’s Attorney General, Bill McCollum, joined the Humane Society of the United States to support a program offering $5,000 to anyone who uncovers a ring that fights animals.

McCollum says animal fighting breeds a culture of violence that doesn’t stop with feathers and fur.

"There’s a correlation between the think pattern and criminal patterns of violence with animals and violence against people," said McCollum.

According to Amy Raddar, Winston, a four-year-old pitbull, was used as a punching bag for animal trainers in a 30 dog fighting ring. Raddar saved his life.

"I suspect some pretty bad stuff was done to Winston at the hands of humans because he’s pretty skeptical of people," said Raddar.

One sign that a dog has been used in fights is fresh wounds on the head, chest and legs. Even though Winston’s wounds have healed, his scars are still visible.

Winston was one of the lucky ones.

People caught fighting animals in Florida face up to 5 years in prison and a $5,000 fine.