The Mote in God’s Eye by Larry Niven is exactly what you want

Holy clamp

Lizzie is adorable. She needs one of those window suction cup beds

A t-bone accident in that thing would be rough

So scrunched up!

I really like your pan! Where’d you get it and what kind is it?

Such a striking bird for such a common sounding name

You guys should join forces

He’s looking very happy! You take good care of your cat!