Glad you contacted the SPCA...I wonder if there are any bylaws or animal cruelty bylaws that would prohibit this? It might be worth noting that declawing has been illegal in Europe and the UK for years.

I like the idea of a few of the cat owners in your building getting together, and finding a pet-friendly lawyer to write a "nice" letter to the management company. Wouldn't hurt to find out about landlord-tenant laws as well.

GOOD LUCK - please keep us posted!