The Family of Missing Hiker Chris Palmer Shares a Sad Update About His Beloved Dog "Our family is at peace." Palmer's parents made the decision to report their son missing just four days after that, when they still hadn't heard from him or his beloved dog Zoey. Source: FacebookArticle continues below advertisementChris Palmer and his dog went missing after Palmer was diagnosed with a terminal illness. Article continues below advertisement🚨Update🚨Christopher Palmer and his dog went missing in Buxton, NC earlier this month. Thank you… https://t.co/LPPMiiblio pic.twitter.com/vk2YII1sgQ — Cassie Clark (@dogwoodblooms) January 25, 2026Chris Palmer's family issues an update on his missing person's case.