A criminal investigation is underway after several severely malnourished dogs were found inside a Baltimore City home. A group of nine dogs found living in deplorable conditions is being called the "Tally Ho" after Baltimore City Animal Control officials took the animals to the Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS)."One of them was the family dog, and the other eight were kept in crates stacked on top of each other. They were covered in the excrement. They were emaciated and left in filthy conditions," said Noelle Patterson, with BARCS. The dogs range in age from puppies to 2 years old. One Chihuahua that should weigh 9 pounds weighed only 1 1/2 pounds. Malnourished and dehydrated, they are all in foster homes receiving care."They are on feeding schedules and are currently monitored around the clock," Patterson said.BARCS is providing the medical care, but with only six months into its fiscal year, the organization is already operating in the red."This is due to several issues. Mostly, it's the inflation of veterinary care in general," Patterson said. "It's prescription drugs, the national veterinary shortage, and just the cost of things overall."They also have more animals that need care. In January and February, intake numbers were much higher than normal and that has staff concerned."Without that budget, we are able to provide the care that these animals need or taking those animals in the same capacity," Patterson said.The "Tally Ho" group is currently part of a criminal investigation, and they are not available for adoption. But if people would like to donate to the medical fund, go to the following website.