The Earth-ward Journey of a Foxy Alien [Hard Sci-fi]

Crashing on an alien planet isn't that bad. The air is breathable, the gravity is in the normal range, the microbes don't seem to be lethal, and the local intelligent life appears friendly enough for now. Survival in the short term isn't a problem. There's just one small issue: these four-legged creatures, known as "foxes"… don't they look a bit too much like me?! In any case, panicking won't help. Learn their language, understand their social system, and get involved in their scientific endeavours. Perhaps one day, with my help, they'll develop faster-than-light technology and take me home? Provided everything goes according to plan, of course… *** What to expect:     - Surprisingly hard sci-fi grounded in real-world science    - Comedic human MC & serious alien MC    - Contemporary to near-future technology levels    - Plenty of alien-perspective humour    - No romantic elements at all