CAITIANS

Planet of Origin: Cait (Ferasa), a second of 12 worlds orbiting the G5 star 15 Lyncis, some 170 light years from Earth. Cait has two moon.

The Caitians are a bipedal felinoid species who had developed a space faring civilisation with several colonies as of the twenty-third century and were members of the Federation of Planets.
Caitians stand at a height of two to three meters. They have a thick orange mane, a tail, and large golden eyes which give them excellent night vision. Their fur ranged in color from tan to reddish-tan. They also had excellent hearing with a vast frequency range. Caitian voices often resemble the purring of Terran cats. They are believed to be the descendants of an ancient Kzinti colony. (ST reference: The Worlds of the Federation)
Caitian culture emphasized a love of beauty and a focus on personal loyalty. Most Caitians prefer a vegetarian. They made first contact with the Orions and the Ferengi, and met Federation ships for the first time in 2249. Within a few years, they entered the United Federation of Planets. (ST reference: Starfleet Operations Manual)
Source: Star Trek: The Animated Series, Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home)