College is not the best place to raise a dog. You will most likely be broke and have to live with roommates. You will pay extra to live in a place that lets you keep a dog. If you aren't on a ton of scholarships and financial aid you will have to work ontop of going to class which leaves very little time for caring for a dog. I know another person that was forced to remove their dog from college housing because she would bark when her person was away. It was a very expensive and stressful ordeal.
That being said, if your circumstances are correct, you absolutely can have a dog and care well for them. I was lucky and got my first girl about a year after the pandemic started. My courses were mostly online so I was there for my girl to play, train, and care for her. I had financial aid so I was able to avoid working and also lucky to live rent free with my parents at home.
Research your breeds and look inward. The types of dogs that zoos prefer tend to be larger/heavier, and they generally need regular exercise, training, and bonding. Unless you can bring them with you consistently, you will sacrifice some flexibility. You'll have to come home and walk them. Make sure they get the activity they need. You will probably miss some socializing and parties, and maybe weigh between finishing schoolwork and tending to him/her. Are you going to bring your cats with you? That will add complexity.
Really though, the best way to take care of them is to know what you're committing to, and guarantee you have the resources necessary to keep them well cared for. And then be there with them, every day, no matter what.
