I wish there was something I could do to help. Chows are wonderful dogs, I had two growing up.

I looked around and here's a few Chow rescues,I couldn't find any in SC, but maybe one of these rescues could help you out.

This one is in OH
http://www.petfinder.org/shelters/OH314.html

Another one in IL
http://www.chowchowrescue.homestead.com/

Virginia
http://www.chowrescuenva.com/