What are my rights and how can I get my dog back..?

It sounds as if the dog was yours and your ex's before you moved in February of 2015. It should have been something that the two of you worked out...

Can they keep money for damage to blinds that were never inspected by landlord at the beginning of leadt

The landlord can impose a lien on the security deposit for damage to the window blinds. A walk through inspection is not required.

What are the implications of my tax certificate being sold to a third party?

I would strongly suggest that you speak with a local real estate attorney. If the tax bill isn't paid on a timely basis and the certificate is...

What can I do to prevent him from violating his probation terms?

No contact means no contact unless of course you'd like him to violate the terms and conditions of his probation.

What rights do I have? What can & can't be done?

Your post suggests issues that cannot easily be answered on the Avvo site. Consider sitting down with an employer attorney if even for an hour...

Small claim against airline.

Your post suggests that the airline should be sued for a cancelled flight. It is not in breach of a contract for a flight to be cancelled.

Why can a judge take an exhibit under advisement when it was objected to and he sustained it for legally objectionable reasons?

As Mr. Hall correctly stated, it would depend upon the nature of the objection. Perhaps the judge is considering whether to speak with the child...

My work van was towed this afternoon, I pulled into our complex at 2pm and by 430pm is was hooked up to a tow truck, it was not

You should find out from the complex why you were towed. Given your facts, it shouldn't have been towed.

No it is not illegal. It is their car and you do not have an expectation of privacy while in it.

Speak with one or more local lawyers. Small claims without a lawyer may prove to be your best bet.