About Our Pet Care Team

About Our Pet Care Team

Earth Dog Inc. is the state-of-art 12,000 sq foot facility built around your dog’s natural instinct. Our facility contains 72 luxury condos that cater to your pet’s comfort. Our services include Doggie Daycare, boarding, grooming, basic and advanced dog training, and Long Island’s First Public Dog Park! Our staff only consists of licensed and certified veterinary professionals, animal rescue personnel, and animal lovers! 


Earth Dog Inc. is located in beautiful Port Jefferson Village, on the North Shore of Long Island. We can’t wait for you to join our family!


Catrina Tedesco-Savastano LVT (Owner)


• Masters in Marine Vertebrate Biology

• New York State Licensed Veterinary Technician

• Certified in exotic medicine

• Certified in Wildlife management

• Licensed Groomer

• Certified Class IV laser therapist

• Veterinary Technology developer (Midmark)


Catrina received her degree from Stony Brook University with dreams of going to Veterinary School. Due to family members, Catrina stayed on Long Island to finish her degree. Before she acquired All Pet Groomery from a longtime friend, she worked as an ICU, emergency, and surgery technician for 11 years. Catrina started her own business, Call of the Wild LLC, in 2012 and in 2016 acquired All Pet Groomery. She is now married and has 3 beautiful children, Mia (10), Isabella (8), and Johnny (6). When Catrina is not working, she loves spending her time with her children and tending to her farm, Bella Mia Farms.


Joseph Piccolo (Owner)


• Bachelors in Biological Engineering

• Licensed Electrician


Joseph received his bachelor's in Biological Engineering from Binghampton University in 2009. Joe now owns All Current Electric (ACE). Joe enjoys camping, kayaking, and spending time with his family and their puggle, Oz.


Jennifer Cahill (Manager)


• Local Rescue Advocate

• Pet Foster Parent


Jen found her passion for animals at an early age. We are proud to have someone so compassionate join our team. Jen has rescued hundreds of animals in the past years and currently works with Gimme Animal Shelter and Jaeger’s Run. Jen’s talents are widespread and range from nursing animals to grooming. Jen spends her spare time with her rescue animals and her amazing daughter, Morgan.


Lulu Palladino LVT (Manager)


• Associates in Veterinary Technology

• Licensed Veterinary Technician

• Research Technician at Stony Brook University

• Certified Ultrasound Technician

• Emergency, ICU, and Surgery Certified


After Lulu received her education, she worked for Stony Brook University working with various animals, including Chimpanzees. Lulu has worked with many rescues, including Save-A-Pet, helping in low-cost spay/neuter programs. She received her certification in Ultrasound Technology from Stanford Brown Institute where she worked as a traveling ultrasound technician for Atlantic Coast Specialists and Guardians Veterinary Specialists. When Lucille is not working, she spends her time with her dog, Pandora, and her crazy kinkajou.


Kristy Piccolo (Licensed Groomer)


• Certificate of Pet Grooming from Boces

• Previous Owner of All Pet Groomery


Kristy began working for All Pet Groomery in high school. After she received her certification from Boces, she bought All Pet from her predecessor. Kristy owned the business for 10 years before selling it to Catrina. During Kristy’s ownership, she had 3 beautiful children Reese, Lila, and Shane with her husband Joe. When Kristy is not working, she enjoys spending time with her children, reading, camping, and kayaking. 


Ben Andujar (Dog Trainer)


• Certified Dog Trainer

• Member of American Working Dog Association

• Humane Investigator for Nassau County SPCA


Ben has been working with Service Animals in both the private market and with different police departments for several years. His talents vary from basic training to combat training. 


For skilled pet care services, call our team at 631-509-1805 .
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