Is it ethical to remove an emotionally-bonded macaque from a human family if it's thriving?

This essay explores real-life cases of human-macaque bonds in Vietnam, and asks whether our laws reflect actual welfare or just rigid ideals. I'd love your take: https://medium.com/@justiceforkaka/when-macaques-become-family-a-scientific-case-for-compassionate-animal-law-39e3e6fd7b61