Any domestic dog or cat which is not effectively immunized against rabies virus encephalitis and is exposed to rabies through a rabid animal shall be destroyed immediately either by the veterinarian in charge or by the local Animal Control Officer or his agent, or such non-immunized, rabies exposed dog or cat shall be strictly quarantined and observed for a period of six (6) months by either a veterinarian or by the local Animal Control Officer or his agent. Such animal shall be immunized against rabies at least thirty (30) days prior to release. Expenses of quarantine and immunization shall be borne by the owner or other person responsible for the animal.