Had a pet paw the screen door in an attempt to join us. Oops. It did rip the screen. Solution (hopefully) is a guard. Looked at the RV catalogs and they wanted $80. Next step..build one.
A piece of expanded mesh cut to size. Plastic edge with mitered corners. Edges "glued" on with silicone caulk. Now waiting for the caulk to 'cure'. About $25. Next step, mount to the door.