Ms de Reus said a film crew had been by and filmed footage for her episode, which she said was exciting but all about the cats and if it raised the profile and helped with fundraising "then I'm happy".
Feral cats may be loathed by some, but others in Queenstown seem to have a soft spot for the untamed creatures.
With the nearest SPCA based in Gore, management and care of stray and abandoned cats and kittens is the voluntary responsibility of Queenstown Cat Rescue.
Ms de Reus said the SPCA was reluctant to get involved with feral cats because they could not be re-homed.
Because of the Cat Rescue's no kill policy, feral cats are trapped, de-sexed, ear-tipped [removal of the ear tip for marking purposes] and subsequently released - sometimes to the delight of surrounding residents.
Ms de Reus recalled cats that had been adopted by businesses and homeowners, who were happy to offer treats to the frequent visitors.
"We try to socialise cats under three months but sometimes these cats just don't want to and it's just wrong to keep them in a small space."
She recounted Jimmy's story, a tabby found at a central hotel who was too old to be tamed but nonetheless had become a "hotel kitty".
"He's got a great personality even though he can't be a cat that sits on your knee."
The group strongly advocated de-sexing and was fortunate to be able to de-sex cats and kittens, funded through donations, a weekly bingo night and various yearly events.
"It's all about the breeding ... it's just amazing how many kittens can be a result of one cat not being de-sexed."
Along with co-founder Julia Milley, Ms de Reus hoped to hold a free de-sexing campaign in August, ahead of the breeding season in November.
Because the group has no cat shelter, it is totally reliant on volunteers willing to foster and socialise them in their transition to a permanent home.
Queenstown's transient population was both a help and a concern in regard to cats' welfare - travellers who wanted a feline companion for a short period were valuable foster families, but the majority of cats that came into the care of the Cat Rescue were unwanted pets from families moving out of town.
