The only thing that little fence will accomplish is guaranteeing that when the inevitable cat to tree contact occurs it will be at speed and above the tree's center of gravity. Those furballs can jump.
Our monthly game with another family hasn't met since September due to cancellations from sickness. With the holidays, we're not even trying again until January 😞
Table Top Simulator was our answer during the Covid times. Now it's just more convenient and increases available play time by not having to drive to/from.
We've tried some Roll20 and even a mix of in-person with someone zooming in (which we're gonna have to do again) but the commute is worth it for the in-person to me.
Then again we host so it's no commute off my nose. Just set up and clean up.