Take Cat in for the Winter?

Last winter I took in four cats that I was feeding outside. They were relatively friendly and live happily inside now in our finished basement.

The only cat we feed outside now is a beautiful calico that we have been feeding for over 3 years now. She lives in our garage and she has a heater during the winter. We had a bad experience of her biting us 3 years ago when we trapped her to get her neutered. With me she is just becoming friendly and wants to be petted so bad but is just too scared. She meows and rubs against the bushes and sometimes let's me pet her under the stair banister where she is covered and feels secure. She rolls on her back and kneeds the ground when you talk to her.

When the other cats were outside she loved them and we would joke that she was such a follower. She would rub against them and run to eat whenever they ate.

So my question is should I trap her and bring her inside to live with the other cats? I feel so bad watching her outside in the winter while the others are warm in my basement.

How would I trap her? She will never go in another trap.

I appreciate all input. Please help me!

If you think she will get along with the others, do bring her in.  She will need a room to herself for a time.  The vet will need to give her the all-clear, just to be safe.

You will probably need to use a drop trap, if you can borrow one.  They are pretty pricey but if you buy one, you might be able to donate it to a local rescue and get a tax break.

A large dog crate, modified as a trap, might work too.  Tie a length of twine to the door, loop it through the top of the crate.  Place food at the back of the crate and walk away to a hidden spot with the other end of the twine.  When she goes in to  eat, slowly pull the twine and close the door.  You may need an accomplice to secure the door .

You might also put a kennel, secured with wire on the corners and top, in your garage - just for her.  A small space heater will keep her cozy.  Just throwing ideas out...