Sparty's Story We had lost our beloved 12-year old Maltese and we're really having a hard time adjusting to life without him -- until we found our new baby, Sparty. We still remember our old dog every day, but now the conversation has changed to happy memories of what he did as a puppy too. Sparty has filled our life with 7-pounds of puppy love and it was definitely just what the doctor ordered! He might be from a rescue, but he is the one who saved us. Thanks Homeward Bound!